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Desert West Auction July 27th, 2014

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationP.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35, Mimbres, New Mexico, 88049, United States In Person PreviewPreview Friday two hours prior to Sale Time on the day of the aucation. Sale time 10am MDT

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Featuring Native American Rugs, Jewelry, Kachinas, Pottery, and Art from The Southwestern Americana Collection, originally from Scottsdale, Arizona. Most of the items from this collection were purchased by the owners directly from the artists. Masterpieces of the time, they were cherished and have never been shown until now. Consignor's parents lived with the Native Americans as he was a Geologist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Added to this collection, there are several other Estate Consignments, Traders Wares and Local Business Items making this auction, one of the finest we have had in some time. Off Line items will be sold after the On Line auction is over with. Sit back, relax and have a wonderful time!
Good Luck and Good Bidding.

Bob, Jody & Jane Coogan
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 Live Auctions 1 hour before the start time.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Ring by Artist Douglas Etsitty2092 - Navajo Sterling Silver Ring by Artist Douglas Etsitty
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Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Ring by Douglas Etsitty, size 9, 4g in wt, measures .75''W, stamped by artist Douglas Etsitty and Sterling
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Framed Prints by Rossini 1790-18572093 - Vintage Framed Prints by Rossini 1790-1857
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Vintage Pair Framed Prints by Luigi Rossini 1790-1857. These are vintage black and white lithograph reproductions. The artist was Giovanni Battista P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1986 Signed and Numbered Virginia Stroud Print2094 - 1986 Signed and Numbered Virginia Stroud Print
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1986 Signed and Numbered Virginia Stroud Print ''Stroud'', 255/500, measures 12''H x 10''W, signed in lower right co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Victorian Steel Engraving by Robert Wallis (1784-1878)2095 - Victorian Steel Engraving by Robert Wallis (1784-1878)
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Victorian Engraving, ''The Hawking Party at Rest''. The artist was Philip Wouverman and the steel engraving is by Robert Wallis, 17...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios2096 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbleized Clay Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, measures 6.25''H x 6.5''W, sgraffito signature by artist on botto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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3 Virginia A. Stroud Prints Toh-Atin Gallery2097 - 3 Virginia A. Stroud Prints Toh-Atin Gallery
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3 Virginia A. Stroud Prints Toh-Atin Gallery, largest measures 24''H x 18''W, #1 ''Sisterhood'' #2 ''Navajo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Painting ''Blue Puppy'' by Kills Thunder2098 - Original Painting ''Blue Puppy'' by Kills Thunder
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Original Painting ''Blue Puppy'' by Kills Thunder. Acrylic on canvas by noted artist Kills Thunder. Measures 18'' x 24'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cskey for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Antique East Coast Sun Purple Glass Jar2099 - Antique East Coast Sun Purple Glass Jar
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Antique Purple Glass Jar, measures 5''D x 5.25''H, bottom is embossed ''Factory No. 256 5 District NC''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Doeskin Hightop Moccasins2100 - Plains Indian Beaded Doeskin Hightop Moccasins
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Plains Indian Beaded Doeskin Hightop Moccasins, from sole to top 20''H an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1940s Plains Indian Beaded Buckskin Possible Bag2101 - 1940s Plains Indian Beaded Buckskin Possible Bag
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1940s-1950s Plains Indian Beaded Buckskin Bag, measures 19'' x 9''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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1940s Plains Indians Beaded Tie Belt2102 - 1940s Plains Indians Beaded Tie Belt
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1940s Plains Indians Beaded Belt, measures 34''L x 3''W, beautifu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Apache Puberty Ceremonial Dance Beaded T Necklace2102A - Apache Puberty Ceremonial Dance Beaded T Necklace
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have an Apache Puberty Ceremonial Dance Beaded T Necklace, measures 10.75''W x 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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1940s Navajo Hand Carved Yei Kachina2103 - 1940s Navajo Hand Carved Yei Kachina
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1940s-1950s Navajo Hand Carved Yei Kachina, measures 14''H x 4'' ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Tohono O'Odham Pine Needle and Sea Grass Basket2104 - Tohono O'Odham Pine Needle and Sea Grass Basket
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Tohono O'Odham Pine Needle and Sea Grass Lidded Basket, measures 7''H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1950s Old Pawn Navajo Serrated Rug2104A - 1950s Old Pawn Navajo Serrated Rug
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Old Pawn Navajo Rug, measures 68''L x 36''W, four cornered ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Quail Pin Pendant by Juan Qualo2105 - Zuni Inlay Quail Pin Pendant by Juan Qualo
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Zuni Inlay Quail Pin Pendant by Juan Qualo, measures 1.25''L x .5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1900s Antique Lighter Case and Winston Lighter2105A - 1900s Antique Lighter Case and Winston Lighter
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1900's Antique Lighter Case and Winston Lighter, measures 3.75''L x 1.5''W x .25''H, Patent Date 1904 stamped on case, h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1950 Zuni Sun God Pin Pendant by S and M Laahte2106 - 1950 Zuni Sun God Pin Pendant by S and M Laahte
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Zuni Sun God Pin Pendant by Sadie and Morris Laahte, measures 2''D,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Petrified Wood Ring2107 - Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Petrified Wood Ring
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Petrified Wood Ring, size 8 and measures 2'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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1950s Navajo Ganado Red Serrated Diamond Rug2107A - 1950s Navajo Ganado Red Serrated Diamond Rug
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Navajo Ganado Red Rug, measures 53''L x 27''W, 4 cornered t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite Necklace2108 - Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite Necklace
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite Necklace by Erickson, art nouveau style, features
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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1950s Navajo Sterling Hollow Bead Necklace2109 - 1950s Navajo Sterling Hollow Bead Necklace
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Navajo Sterling Hollow Bead Necklace, measures 19''L and beads are ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to coolittle for (270.00 + 54.00BP) = 324.00
 
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1950s African Trade Bead Bracelet2110 - 1950s African Trade Bead Bracelet
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s African Trade Bead Bracelet with Mercury Dime Bead Closure, measures 8.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Abra Couture Sterling Silver Treasure Pierced Earrings2111 - Abra Couture Sterling Silver Treasure Pierced Earrings
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale Z we have a dynamic Pair Sterling Silver Earrings that features a Petrified Wood Cabochon with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to potsaver9 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Navajo Fine Pen Shell Heishi Eight Strand Necklace2112 - Navajo Fine Pen Shell Heishi Eight Strand Necklace
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Navajo Fine Pen Shell Heishi Eight Strand Necklace, measures 28'' end to ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to artkollector for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Pair Navajo 1950s Turquoise Heishi Coral Jocklas2113 - Pair Navajo 1950s Turquoise Heishi Coral Jocklas
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Pair of Navajo 1950s Turquoise and Puka Shell Jocklas, measures 5''L, bea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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1960s Navajo Turquoise Heishi Necklace2114 - 1960s Navajo Turquoise Heishi Necklace
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1960s Navajo Turquoise Heishi Necklace, measures 23'' end to end, beads r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Alaskan Fossilized Whale Tooth Carving2115 - Alaskan Fossilized Whale Tooth Carving
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have an Alaskan Fossilized Whale Tooth Carving, measures 4''L x 2''W, fe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Original Watercolor by John I. King2115A - Navajo Original Watercolor by John I. King
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Navajo Original Watercolor by John I. King, measures 19''W x 15''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Navajo Folk Art by Tomy Yazzie 1930-present2116 - Navajo Folk Art by Tomy Yazzie 1930-present
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Navajo Folk Art by Tomy Yazie (1930-present) Fort Defiance, Arizona, measures 7.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1950s Navajo Cross Directional Rug2116A - 1950s Navajo Cross Directional Rug
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Navajo Cross Directional Rug, measures 60''L x 41''W, woven...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1950s Acoma Polychrome Jar2117 - 1950s Acoma Polychrome Jar
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Acoma Polychrome Jar, measures 3.75''H x 4''W, signed Acoma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Navajo Original Acrylic on Board by Guy Nez, Jr.2117A - Navajo Original Acrylic on Board by Guy Nez, Jr.
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Navajo Original Acrylic on Board by Guy Nez, Jr., framed and under glass, measures
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Maricopa Double Headed Burial Urn - Johnson2118 - Maricopa Double Headed Burial Urn - Johnson
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Maricopa Pueblo Double Headed Burial Urn by Barbara Johnson (1925-2004) she was a p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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1950s Hopi Traditional Bowl by Youvella 1919-20062119 - 1950s Hopi Traditional Bowl by Youvella 1919-2006
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s 1st Mesa Hopi-Tewa Traditional Black on Red Bowl by Ethel Youvella 1919-2006
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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1970s Maricopa Black on Buff Geometric Bowl - Alma2120 - 1970s Maricopa Black on Buff Geometric Bowl - Alma
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1970s Maricopa Black on Buff Geometric Bowl - Alma Lawrence, measures 7''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (270.00) = 270.00
 
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Rare Hopi White Polychrome Bowl by Pauline Setalla2121 - Rare Hopi White Polychrome Bowl by Pauline Setalla
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Rare 1950s Hopi White Polychrome Bowl by Pauline Setalla (1930-present), measures 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Hopi Kachina ''Tasaf'' Navajo Kachina by Selestewa2122 - Hopi Kachina ''Tasaf'' Navajo Kachina by Selestewa
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Hopi Kachina ''Tasaf'' Navajo Kachina by Selestewa, measures 14&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1950s Hopi Traditional Bowl by Verna Naha2123 - 1950s Hopi Traditional Bowl by Verna Naha
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Hopi Traditional Bowl by Verna Naha, measures 1.4''H x 3''W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1950s Navajo Two Gray Hills Rug2123A - 1950s Navajo Two Gray Hills Rug
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Navajo Two Gray Hills Rug, measures 51''L x 36''W, 4 corner...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (370.00) = 370.00
 
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1940s Texan Armadillo Purse2124 - 1940s Texan Armadillo Purse
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1940s Texan Armadillo Purse, measures 13''L x 7''W (does not incl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Indian Ink on Paper Drawing by Alice Evans2124A - Navajo Indian Ink on Paper Drawing by Alice Evans
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Navajo Indian Ink on Paper Squirrel Drawing by Alice Evans, measures 6''W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1950s Navajo Two Gray Hills Rug2124B - 1950s Navajo Two Gray Hills Rug
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Navajo Two Gray Hills Rug, measures 46''L x 29''W, 4 corner...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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1950s Zia Pueblo Bird Polychrome Olla Sofia Medina2125 - 1950s Zia Pueblo Bird Polychrome Olla Sofia Medina
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Zia Pueblo Bird Olla by Sofia Medina (1932-2010), measures 10''H x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to ialcgsbwnh for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Navajo Serigraph by Robert Chee 1937-19712125A - Navajo Serigraph by Robert Chee 1937-1971
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Navajo Serigraph by Robert Chee (Hashke-Yil-Cale) 1937-1971, measures 18''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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1950s Acoma Zia Bird Polychrome Pottery Jar2126 - 1950s Acoma Zia Bird Polychrome Pottery Jar
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Acoma Zia Bird Pottery Jar, signed Acoma, N. Mex., measures 4'' x 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Historic Santo Domingo Flying Zia Bird Jar2127 - Historic Santo Domingo Flying Zia Bird Jar
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Historic Santo Domingo Flying Zia Bird Polychrome Jar, measures 4''W x 4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Hopi Original Colored Pencil Drawing - V. Hubert2127A - Hopi Original Colored Pencil Drawing - V. Hubert
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Hopi Original Colored Pencil Eagle Dancer Drawing - Virgil Hubert, measures 8'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Rare 1970s Maricopa Bowl - Alma Lawrence 1899-19802128 - Rare 1970s Maricopa Bowl - Alma Lawrence 1899-1980
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a Rare 1970s Maricopa Bowl by Alma Lawrence (ca. 1899 - 1980), measures 2.75'&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to artkollector for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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1950s Maricopa Wind Pattern Jar - V. Bread 1912-732129 - 1950s Maricopa Wind Pattern Jar - V. Bread 1912-73
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From the Southwestern Americana Collection Scottsdale AZ we have a 1950s Maricopa Wind Pattern Pottery Jar by Vesta Bread (1912-1973) noted mid-centur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to artkollector for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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