Desert West Auction Jan. 29th, 30th & 31st

Auction Details

Desert West is pleased to be presenting items from the living estate of Tim & Joan Donovan. Joan & Tim were extensive world travelers & collected numerous unusual items & various works of Art. They are down-sizing and we are happy to present several items from the Islands, Africa, & Papua New Guinea.

Also included in our Jan. 2016 auction are various Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetishes & Pueblo and Prehistoric Pottery.

Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luis Ortiz, Briana & Gaby V. S. & Daniel Gonzales. Mexican Southwestern Rugs, Oaxacan Alebrijes, Pottery & Jewelry.

Original Acrylic Paintings and Beadwork by Kathy Kills Thunder.

Estate Antiques & Collectibles.
Specific Lot Questions: If you have any questions regarding an items, send an email or call with your questions prior to bidding. All inquiries regarding lots for sale must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Please register to bid and logon to ICollector 1 hour before the start time, 10 am MDT.
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Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray2191 - Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray
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Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray, measures 7''D x 1''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Crocodile Jar by S. Crus2192 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Crocodile Jar by S. Crus
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Crocodile Jar by S. Crus, signed by artist and measures 3.5''H x 4.25''D, pulled spout
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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5 Trade Bead Necklaces2193 - 5 Trade Bead Necklaces
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5 Trade Bead Necklaces, longest measures 60'' end to end Blue & White Longest measures 30" end to end " " Shor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Vintage Native American Navajo Shell Heishi Beads2193A - Vintage Native American Navajo Shell Heishi Beads
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Collection of Vintage Native American Navajo Shell Heishi Beads
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Ceramic Spirit Olla2194 - Mexican Ceramic Spirit Olla
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Mexican Ceramic Spirit Olla, measures 7'' x 8'', comes with 3 spirit bundles inside
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1940 Estate Cree Beaded Child's Leather Moccasins2195 - 1940 Estate Cree Beaded Child's Leather Moccasins
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a 1940 Native American Cree Beaded Child's Leather Moccasins, measures 5.5''L x 2''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mayan Clay Sculpture2196 - Mexican Mayan Clay Sculpture
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Mexican Mayan Clay Sculpture, measures 4'' x 8.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by G. Sandoval2197 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by G. Sandoval
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Graciela Sandoval, measures 5.5'' x 6.5'', signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired lin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Folk Art Candle Holder2198 - Mexican Folk Art Candle Holder
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Mexican Folk Art Candle Holder, green glass candle holder inside of bottle tab cover, measures 6'' x 4.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Western Style Leather Belts2199 - 3 Western Style Leather Belts
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3 Western Style Leather Belts, one is stamped Doris and is a size 32 made by Fort Worth Leather, one is a size 38 and comes with Tony Lama western buc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to masoncraven for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug2200 - Native American Navajo Textile Rug
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug, measures 21.5'' x 17'', 2'' selvage damage on one side, 4 cornered tassels intact howeve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Macomb Pottery Co. 2 Gallon Crock2200A - Macomb Pottery Co. 2 Gallon Crock
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Macomb Pottery Co. 2 Gallon Crock, measures 10''D x 10''H, from Macomb, Illinois, light chipping on the top edge, 1880-1906 Marked w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, size 182201 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, size 18
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, size 18, measures 1.25'' x .25'', 18g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Hand Tooled Leather Zippered Bag2202 - Vintage Mexican Hand Tooled Leather Zippered Bag
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Vintage Mexican Hand Tooled Leather Zippered Bag, measures 13.5'' x 8'' x 2''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bug Pin2203 - Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bug Pin
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bug Pin, measures .75''L
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1950 Navajo Traditional Sterling Turquoise Pin2204 - 1950 Navajo Traditional Sterling Turquoise Pin
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1950 Navajo Traditional Sterling Silver Turquoise Pin, measures 2.5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to klewis for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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1930 Native American Woodland Indian Basket2205 - 1930 Native American Woodland Indian Basket
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1930 Native American Woodland (Maryland) Indian Basket, measures 4.25''H x 10.5''L x 8.25''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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PreColumbian Pottery Idol Replica2206 - PreColumbian Pottery Idol Replica
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PreColumbian Pottery Idol Replica, measures 12''H x 12''W x 6''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Chinese Turquoise Tube Beads2207 - Collection of Chinese Turquoise Tube Beads
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Collection of Chinese Turquoise Tube Beads, longest bead measures 1''L, each strand measures 16''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to aba_fan for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Thunderbird Pin2208 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Thunderbird Pin
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Thunderbird Pin, measures 2''L x 1.25''W, stones included are mother of pearl, coral, jet...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed2209 - 2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed
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2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed, the largest one measures 4.5'' x 6'' and is by Eduardo Fabian and the smallest one is si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to seamanage for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando2210 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando, measures 6.5'' x 6'', stylized feather designs and signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by H Wilson2211 - Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by H Wilson
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Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by Hugo Wilson, comes in original book jacket, c. 2003 Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 208pgs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz2212 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6.75''D x 7.5''H, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Samillus Survival Knife and Folding USA Knife2213 - Samillus Survival Knife and Folding USA Knife
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Vintage Samillus Survival Knife New York USA with sharpening stone in sheath and a Vintage Western USA Bone Handled 2 Blade Folding Knife with leather
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Strand of Amber Beads2213A - Strand of Amber Beads
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Strand of Amber Beads, measures 16'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie2214 - Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie, slide measures 2'' x 1.5'', sterling aglets, braided cord
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet2215 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1''W, hand stamped detai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to aba_fan for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant2216 - Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant
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Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant, measures 2'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines2217 - Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines
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Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines, made from various materials, largest measures 4'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Jewelry, Ring, Pins, & Bracelet2218 - Navajo Sterling Jewelry, Ring, Pins, & Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Jewelry, Ring, Pins, & Bracelet, includes: #1 Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Channel Inlay Ring, Size 17, meas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Zuni Silver & Red Shell Bracelet, Earrings, Etsate2219 - Zuni Silver & Red Shell Bracelet, Earrings, Etsate
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver & Red Shell Bracelet and Earrings by B. Etsate, carved red shell in the likeness of corn with a few turquoi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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3 Seaman's Knots Plaques2220 - 3 Seaman's Knots Plaques
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3 Seaman's Knots Plaques, measures 11.5''L x 7.75''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hand Woven Hopi Ceremonial Dance Sash2222 - Hand Woven Hopi Ceremonial Dance Sash
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Hand Woven Native American Hopi Ceremonial Dance Sash, measures 42''L x 2.75''W, beautiful colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to carlaPIY for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Estate Large Stone Hand Spear Replica2223 - Estate Large Stone Hand Spear Replica
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Large Stone Hand Spear Replica, measures 18.5''L x 2.5'' at widest point
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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DRU Holland Cast Iron Enameled Lidded Roaster Pan2224 - DRU Holland Cast Iron Enameled Lidded Roaster Pan
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Vintage DRU Holland Cast Iron Enameled Lidded Roaster Pan, hallmarked and measures 13'' x 5.5'' x 3.5'', some rusted spots
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Feather Design Earrings2225 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Feather Design Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Feather Design Earrings, measure 2.25''L, hallmarked JR
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Arrowhead & Spearpoint Collection, Some by Orcutt2229 - Arrowhead & Spearpoint Collection, Some by Orcutt
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Arrowhead & Spearpoint Replicas Collection, largest measures 4.5''L, Some by Ted Orcutt 1862-1946, The Karok Master, King of the Flintkn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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3 Estate African Beaded Belts2230 - 3 Estate African Beaded Belts
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3 Estate African Beaded Belts, includes: From the Whittredge Estate, we have an African Beaded Lizard Belt, measures 16'' (beaded portion) x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mexican Wool Textile Rug with Fringe2231 - Mexican Wool Textile Rug with Fringe
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Mexican Wool Textile Rug with Fringe, measures 32'' x 64'', beautiful colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Prehistoric Jasper County Missouri Stone Arrowhead2232 - Prehistoric Jasper County Missouri Stone Arrowhead
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Phenomenal Prehistoric Native American Jasper County Missouri Stone Arrowhead, measures 1.25'' x .5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Bird Jar by Canama2233 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Bird Jar by Canama
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Beautiful Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Bird Jar by Irving Canama, measures 13.5''H x 10''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Collection of Native American Jewelry2235 - Collection of Native American Jewelry
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Collection of Native American Jewelry: Northwest Coast Beaded Leather Necklace, painted Eskimo face in fur embellished parka hood, measures 32'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by A. Soto2238 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by A. Soto
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Large Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Fish Jar by Alejandra Soto, flared rim, gun metal finish and textured, signed by artist and measures 9.5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet2239 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1.5''W, 47.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Collection of Misc. Beads, Various Sizes & Shapes2244 - Collection of Misc. Beads, Various Sizes & Shapes
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Collection of Misc. Beads, Various Sizes & Shapes, largest measures 7/8''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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3 Strands of Trade Beads2245 - 3 Strands of Trade Beads
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3 Strands of Trade Beads, largest bead measures 1''L, longest strand measures 16'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Nazi Germany Dagger Replica2248 - Nazi Germany Dagger Replica
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Nazi Germany Dagger Replica, eagle head pommel, features Swastika on grip and on sheath, measures 15.5''L, has loop on back to attach to bel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1973 Hand Carved Del Carmen Santo, Signed2249 - 1973 Hand Carved Del Carmen Santo, Signed
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1973 Hand Carved Del Carmen Santo, Signed, measures 13''H x 4.25''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz2250 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6'' x 9'', signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired lines and desi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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