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

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationP.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35, Mimbres, New Mexico, 88049, United States In Person Preview2 hours before the auction on Friday Jan. 29th, Saturday Jan. 30th & Sunday Jan. 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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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 41347 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 4
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Bracelet1348 - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.75'' which includes opening x 1.5''L, 57g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Suede Beaded Fringed Pouch1349 - Suede Beaded Fringed Pouch
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Suede Beaded Fringed Pouch, measures 17''L including fringe, embellished with Hare Pipe Bone Beads as well
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Zuni Carved Jet Bear Fetish1350 - Vintage Zuni Carved Jet Bear Fetish
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Vintage Native American Zuni Carved Jet Bear Fetish, measures 2''L x 1.75''H, turquoise eyes, shell arrowhead spirit pack embellishe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Tribal Trade Bead Necklace1351 - Tribal Trade Bead Necklace
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Tribal Trade Bead Necklace, measures 32'' end to end and stoneface pendant measures 2'' x 1.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Carved Wood Cow1352 - Carved Wood Cow
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Carved Wood Cow, measures 12'' x 24''L, has been glued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Olla de Metepec Jar1353 - Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Olla de Metepec Jar
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Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Olla de Metepec Jar, measures 6'' x 6''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Ortiz1354 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Maria Ortiz, measures 2''H x 4.5''D, features geometric lines and designs as well as styli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 7.51355 - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 7.5
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to uglyotter for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Jar1356 - Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Jar
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Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Jar, measures 3'' x 3.5'', chip in rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pueblo Pottery Miniatures1357 - Pueblo Pottery Miniatures
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Native American Pueblo Pottery Miniatures, includes Hopi, Jemez, Acoma, and Navajo, largest measures 2.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Textured Fish Jar by Gonzalez1358 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Textured Fish Jar by Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Textured Fish Jar by Jose Gonzalez, measures 10'' x 10'', flared rim, signed by artist, highly textured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Banana Republic Bombardier Style Leather Jacket1359 - Banana Republic Bombardier Style Leather Jacket
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Vintage Banana Republic Bombardier Style Leather Jacket, Size 42
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Large Taos Hand Painted Hide & Wood Drum by Samoza1360 - Large Taos Hand Painted Hide & Wood Drum by Samoza
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Large Native American Taos Hand Painted Hide & Wood Drum by Henry Samoza, measures 17'' x 17''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Large African Lidded Basket1361 - Large African Lidded Basket
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Large African Lidded Basket, measures 26''H x 16''D
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage New Guinea Carved Wood Fertility God1362 - Vintage New Guinea Carved Wood Fertility God
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Vintage New Guinea Carved Wood Fertility God, measures 36''H x 8''W, eyes are embellished with inlay shells
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Estate Tibetan Metal Wind Horse Statue1363 - Estate Tibetan Metal Wind Horse Statue
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Estate Tibetan Metal Wind Horse Statue, measures 7.25''H x 10''L x 3.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 7.51364 - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 7.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to dixiesbeau for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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E.L. Curtis Photographic Print of Nova-Walpi1365 - E.L. Curtis Photographic Print of Nova-Walpi
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E.L. Curtis Photographic Print of Nova-Walpi, measures 7.25''H x 5.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Sullivan Hatters Rolled Rim Cowboy Hat, Size 7.251366 - Sullivan Hatters Rolled Rim Cowboy Hat, Size 7.25
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Sullivan Hatters of Las Cruces NM Rolled Rim Straw Cowboy Hat, Size 7.25
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Framed Devotional Art Print1367 - Vintage Framed Devotional Art Print
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Vintage Framed Devotional Art Print, visual measures 19.5'' x 13'', under glass
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 51368 - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 5
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet1369 - Navajo Sterling Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet, inside measures 6.25'' which includes opening x 5/8''W, 49.3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Antique Navajo Sterling Silver & Onyx Necklace1370 - Antique Navajo Sterling Silver & Onyx Necklace
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Antique Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Onyx Necklace, handmade hollow bead necklace, measures 25'' end to end, pendant measure...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Native American Zuni Sterling Turquoise Ring, Sz 51371 - Native American Zuni Sterling Turquoise Ring, Sz 5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Petit Point Turquoise Ring, Size 5
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pennsylvania Dutch Wooden Letter Box1372 - Pennsylvania Dutch Wooden Letter Box
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Pennsylvania Dutch Wooden Letter Box, measures 14'' x 12.5'' x 5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1920 Navajo Double Rolling Log Textile Rug1373 - 1920 Navajo Double Rolling Log Textile Rug
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1920 Navajo Double Rolling Log Textile Rug, selvage has been covered, torn in several places, measures 50'' x 70''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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African Congo Wood Rawhide Covered Fertility God1374 - African Congo Wood Rawhide Covered Fertility God
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African Congo Wood Rawhide Covered Fertility God, 19''H x 6''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to peteliska for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Hide & Wood Drums1375 - Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Hide & Wood Drums
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Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Hide & Wood Drums, hand crafted, largest measures 7''D x 2.5''H, one is hand painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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U.S. & European Knitting Needles, 1 Pair Bakelite1376 - U.S. & European Knitting Needles, 1 Pair Bakelite
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U.S. & European Knitting Needles, includes 1 Pair Bakelite, sizes 00-10, longest measures 13.5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1930-1940 Patchwork Quilt1376A - 1930-1940 Patchwork Quilt
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1930-1940 Patchwork Quilt, measures 69''L x 55''W, hand crafted with muslin and flour sacks, flannel backed, side of 1 small square ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Wooden Shuttle and Spindle1377 - Vintage Wooden Shuttle and Spindle
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Vintage Wooden Shuttle and Spindle, spindle measures 23.5''L x 2.75''W and shuttle measures 17''L x 1.5''W x 1.75...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Dr. Plague Resin Statue1378 - Dr. Plague Resin Statue
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Dr. Plague Resin Statue, measures 8.5'' x 5.5''W, FYI: ''In times of plague, specialist doctors were employed to treat the s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 71379 - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 7
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Carved Ironwood Dominoes in Ironwood Box1380 - Carved Ironwood Dominoes in Ironwood Box
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Carved Ironwood Dominoes in Ironwood Box, measures 5''H x 9.5''L x 4.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to derekUVJ for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Vintage PRR Dressler Lantern, Arlington New Jersey1381 - Vintage PRR Dressler Lantern, Arlington New Jersey
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Vintage PRR Dressler Railroad Lantern, Arlington New Jersey, globe is embossed PRR, measures 14''H x 8.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica1382 - Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica
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Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica, measures 9.5"D x 3"H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Glass Act Studio Cobalt Blue Parfum Bottle1383 - Glass Act Studio Cobalt Blue Parfum Bottle
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Glass Act Studio Cobalt Blue Parfum Bottle & Stopper, measures 3'' x 3'' x 5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Misc. Estate Treasures, Mostly Jewelry1384 - Misc. Estate Treasures, Mostly Jewelry
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Misc. Estate Treasures, Mostly Jewelry, includes Brass Six Nations Buckle (3'' x 4'') & Necklace, 14K Gold & Diamond Man'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Navajo Sterling Rings, Size 7.51385 - Native American Navajo Sterling Rings, Size 7.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Rings, Size 7.5, 14.37g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Carlsbad New Mexico Shell Fossil Specimen1386 - Carlsbad New Mexico Shell Fossil Specimen
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Carlsbad New Mexico Shell Fossil Specimen, found on the Nupp Ranch, measures 9.5'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Sterling Silver & Amber Pendants1387 - 3 Sterling Silver & Amber Pendants
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3 Sterling Silver & Amber Pendants, marked .925 and measures 1.25''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Collection of Navajo Button Covers1388 - Collection of Navajo Button Covers
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Collection of Native American Navajo Button Covers, measure .75''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to masoncraven for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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4 PreColumbian Miniature Pottery Jars1389 - 4 PreColumbian Miniature Pottery Jars
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4 PreColumbian Miniature Pottery Jars, measure 2.25'' x 1.75''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Navajo Fetish & Heishi Necklace1390 - Native American Navajo Fetish & Heishi Necklace
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Native American Navajo Fetish & Heishi Necklace, measures 13'' end to end, silver cones
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American Eskimo Bone Tools1391 - Prehistoric Native American Eskimo Bone Tools
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Prehistoric Native American Eskimo Bone Tools, longest measures 9''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Taxco Silver Pin and Clip On Earrings1392 - Mexican Taxco Silver Pin and Clip On Earrings
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Mexican Taxco Silver Pin and Clip On Earrings, pin measures 3 1/8''L x 1 7/8''W and earrings measure 2'' x 1 1/8'', ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 51393 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Amber Bead Necklace1394 - Amber Bead Necklace
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Amber Bead Necklace, measures 25'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Tiger's Eye Beaded Necklace and Earrings1395 - Navajo Tiger's Eye Beaded Necklace and Earrings
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Native American Navajo Tiger's Eye Beaded Necklace and Earrings, sterling silver accent beads, cones, and findings, necklace measures 26'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to wildviperl.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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