Desert West Auction Oct. 27th & 28th, 2012

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Native American Jewelry, Kachina, Prehistoric Pottery, Contemporary Pottery, Paintings, & Art. Estate Sterling Silver, Antiques & Collectibles. Mexican & Cowboy Memorabelis. On Sunday, the Gallery will vote of the Best Halloween costume - Gift Certificate $100. Best dressed Auction Dog will get the Big Bone
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Turquoise Rough Rock Specimen2000 - Turquoise Rough Rock Specimen
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Turquoise Rough Rock Specimen. Nice large rough rock with turquoise in it. Some of the surfaces are worn smooth, some are rough. Measures approximatel
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Corn Maiden Statue2001 - Acoma Pottery Corn Maiden Statue
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Native American Acoma Pottery Corn Maiden Statue. Sweet little corn maiden signed on the bottom, ''NQuanie, Acoma, NM.'' She measure...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Silkscreen Print  Apache Gan Dancer - Allan Houser2002 - Silkscreen Print Apache Gan Dancer - Allan Houser
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Silkscreen Print Native American Apache Gan Dancer - Allan Houser. This print measures 12''x9.75'' It is mounted on poster board, un...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to bestbid for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Navajo Pottery Frying Pan - Betty Many Goats2003 - Navajo Pottery Frying Pan - Betty Many Goats
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Navajo Pottery Frying Pan - Betty Many Goats. This is a delightful pottery sculpture of a frying pan with two eggs in it. It is signed on the back, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to artkollector for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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4 Santa Clara Miniature Pots All Signed2004 - 4 Santa Clara Miniature Pots All Signed
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4 Santa Clara Miniature Pots All Signed. The bowl with a square rim is fluted on the sides and signed on the bottom, ''Barbara A Santa Clara...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Tewa Silk Screen Print Leaping Deer - Pop Chalee2005 - Tewa Silk Screen Print Leaping Deer - Pop Chalee
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Tewa Silk Screen Print Leaping Deer - Pop Chalee. This print measures 5.5''Hx6''W and is mounted on cardboard under a mat that has w...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Soapstone Carving of Mother and Baby Seal2006 - Soapstone Carving of Mother and Baby Seal
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Soapstone Carving of Mother and Baby Seal. Touching scene of a mother and baby seal carved into soapstone. Measures 5.75''Hx8.5''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Silkscreen Print Roadrunner - H Begay2007 - Navajo Silkscreen Print Roadrunner - H Begay
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Native American Navajo Framed Silkscreen Print Roadrunner - Harry Begay. Charming portrait of a roadrunner by Navajo artist, Harrison Begay (1917-2012
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to jbbolen for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Carved Wood Goose2008 - Carved Wood Goose
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Carved Wood Goose. Realistic carving of a goose with his legs tucked under him. Beautiful honey colored wood. The goose has glass eyes and measures 13
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Clay Pipes in Rabbit and Lizard Shapes2009 - 2 Clay Pipes in Rabbit and Lizard Shapes
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2 Clay Pipes in Rabbit and Lizard Shapes. Both pipes are useful and decorative and appear to not have been used. The rabbit is dark gray color and mea
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Textured Black Jar - Lucie Sete2010 - Mata Ortiz Textured Black Jar - Lucie Sete
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Mata Ortiz Textured Black Jar - Lucie Sete. Pretty small black jar with burnished areas of line designs and strips of textured designs. Signed on the
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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3 Vintage Maricopa Pottery Bowls2011 - 3 Vintage Maricopa Pottery Bowls
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3 Vintage Native American Maricopa Pottery Bowls. Maricopa bowls in reddish brown with black designs. The largest bowl is signed on the bottom, '...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Framed Original Pen/Charcoal Indian Painting2012 - Framed Original Pen/Charcoal Indian Painting
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Framed Original Pen/Charcoal Indian Painting. An Indian wraped in a blanket walks through the snow on a windy winter night. The painting is signed in
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Plains Indian Wood Pipe-Pipestone Lead Inlay Bowl2013 - Plains Indian Wood Pipe-Pipestone Lead Inlay Bowl
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Plains Indian Wood Pipe-Pipestone Lead Inlay Bowl. This unusual pipe bowl is made of carved and polished pipestone with four inlaid strips of lead. So
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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6 Miniature Hopi Zuni Kachinas2014 - 6 Miniature Hopi Zuni Kachinas
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6 Miniature Hopi Zuni Kachinas. These little guys are all highly decorated and painted and some are signed. Three of them have broken or missing parts
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Miniature Sampler Wool Rug2015 - Navajo Miniature Sampler Wool Rug
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Navajo Miniature Sampler Wool Rug. Classic design and colors in this sampler weaving. Measures 8''x9.5''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Native American ''Rotten Belly'' Dance Noise Maker2016 - Native American ''Rotten Belly'' Dance Noise Maker
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Native American ''Rotten Belly'' Dance Noise Maker. This rattle is a typical contrary disturbance noise maker. It is made from a buf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Native American Style Wood and Stone Dance Club2017 - Native American Style Wood and Stone Dance Club
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Native American Style Wood and Stone Dance Club. This dance club is made from a willow shoot that has been split and wraped around the stone club head
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Carved Ironwood Duck2018 - Carved Ironwood Duck
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Carved Ironwood Duck. This duck is carved from the rock-hard ironwood and then highly polished. Made in Mexico. It is 9''Lx3.25''Wx3...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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African Wood Carved Pregant Woman on Stool2019 - African Wood Carved Pregant Woman on Stool
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African Wood Carved Pregant Woman on Stool. Dark wood carving of woman sitting on birthing (?) stool. Measures 10.5''Hx3''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mexican Tonala Pottery Madonna Statue2020 - Mexican Tonala Pottery Madonna Statue
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Mexican Tonala Pottery Madonna Statue. The Madonna in beige with long veil. She measures 17.5''Hx4.5''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Tribal Wooven Wool Pillow Cover2021 - Tribal Wooven Wool Pillow Cover
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Tribal Wooven Wool Pillow Cover. This cover is well made with zipper and lined inside, heavy twill back and woven wool top in red, black, green, gray,
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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1981 New Mexico Magazine Calendar of Peter Hurd2022 - 1981 New Mexico Magazine Calendar of Peter Hurd
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1981 New Mexico Magazine Calendar of Peter Hurd. This calendar is the ''New Mexico Magazine's 1981 Distinguished Artist Calendar - The P...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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12 Ceramic Tiles Portrait of Santa De la Guadalupe2023 - 12 Ceramic Tiles Portrait of Santa De la Guadalupe
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12 Ceramic Tiles Portrait of Santa De La Guadalupe. These are 12 handpainted tiles, each 4-1/8''x4-1/8'', which form a portrait of t...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to hillsboroman for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Framed Print of Native Americans2024 - Framed Print of Native Americans
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Framed Print of Native Americans. The nicely matted and framed print is serene turquoise and mauve. It depicts a man and woman wrapped in blankets in
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Sgrafitto Pottery Jar - Terry Smith2025 - Navajo Sgrafitto Pottery Jar - Terry Smith
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Navajo Sgrafitto Pottery Jar - Terry Smith. Intricate sgrafitto carvings of feathers and geometric designs on this seed jar. Even the bottom of the ja
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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2 Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Figures2026 - 2 Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Figures
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2 Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Figures. One figure is man with the long pole that is used to cut off the fruit from the Sugaro cactus. He is brightly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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2 1940s Papago Woven Flat Plaques2027 - 2 1940s Papago Woven Flat Plaques
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2 1940s Papago Woven Flat Plaques. These flat baskets each have multi-tone designs and a hanging rim. The largest measures 10''x11''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Hopi Carved Wood Kachina Hoop Dancer2028 - Hopi Carved Wood Kachina Hoop Dancer
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Native American Hopi Carved Wood Kachina Hoop Dancer. Large Kachina has fur and leather trim. He balances four wooden hoops and stands on a large wood
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Framed Print Indian Mother Two Children - Mullan2029 - Framed Print Indian Mother Two Children - Mullan
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Framed Print Indian Mother Two Children - Mullan. Sweet scene of a mother embracing her two children by ''Mullan.'' It is done in ma...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar - Julo Pena2030 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar - Julo Pena
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar - Julo Pena. Tan Jar with geometric designs in black and red. Signed on the bottom, ''Julo Pena.'' measure...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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African Carved Wooden Sculpture - Edgar Graham2031 - African Carved Wooden Sculpture - Edgar Graham
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Carved Wood Bust of African Man. This bust is carved from a solid piece of wood. The hair is dark brown-black and the face is dark brown. The piece is
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Ethnic Lidded Multi Color Tribal Basket2032 - Ethnic Lidded Multi Color Tribal Basket
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Lidded Multi Color Tribal Basket. Skillfully woven light tan basket with various designs in brown, green, pink, dark tan and cranberry. The lid has a
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Pr Northwest Coast Tourist Totem Poles2033 - Pr Northwest Coast Tourist Totem Poles
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2 Painted Wood Desk Top Totem Poles. The small totem is stamped on the back, ''Handcrafted by American Indians.'' The large one is m...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Eagle Dancer Kachina by Spencer2034 - Navajo Eagle Dancer Kachina by Spencer
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Native American Eagle Dancer Kachina. The Kachina has feather, fur and leather trim and stands on a wood base which is signed on the bottom, '&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Cross Stitch Panel of 3 Native American Kachinas2035 - Cross Stitch Panel of 3 Native American Kachinas
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Cross Stitch Panel of 3 Native American Kachinas. Three Kachinas all alike on a dark brown cross stitch panel. The group of three measures approximate
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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Ceramic Mask-Water Drinking Coyote Dancer - Banks2036 - Ceramic Mask-Water Drinking Coyote Dancer - Banks
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Ceramic Mask-Water Drinking Coyote Dancer - Banks. This is a ceramic mask with feathers surrounding it, glued to a backing board and in a deep wood fr
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Carved Burlwood Nude Female Figures2037 - Carved Burlwood Nude Female Figures
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Carved Burlwood Nude Female Figures. This is a large piece of beautiful burlwood in which three female figures have been carved. The top of the piece
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Large Sgrafitto Pottery Jar - Terry Smith2038 - Navajo Large Sgrafitto Pottery Jar - Terry Smith
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Native American Navajo Large Sgrafitto Pottery Jar - Terry Smith. Intricate feather and other symbolic designs surround this beautiful Navajo pottery
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pr 1935 Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Sculpture  - Otoniel2039 - Pr 1935 Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Sculpture - Otoniel
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2 Mexican Folk Art Wood Figures - Otoniel. These are two delightful creations. One is quite busy, with a group of men who appear to be repairing a wag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Chimayo Textile Wall Hanging with Wooden Hanger2040 - Chimayo Textile Wall Hanging with Wooden Hanger
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Chimayo Textile Wall Hanging with Wooden Hanger. This corn maiden textile is lovely on the back as well. Textile measures 12.5''H x 15.25...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Original Framed Pueblo Photograph- A. Taylor2041 - Original Framed Pueblo Photograph- A. Taylor
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Original Framed Pueblo Photograph- A. Taylor. Double matted with water color painted highlights, this 4.5''H x 6.5''W photo is in a...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Woven Tribal Basket2042 - Woven Tribal Basket
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Woven Tribal Basket. Colorful and clean, this basket features a large insect in the middle with butterflies around the edge. It measures 13.75...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Original Oil on Canvas Painting -Artist Signed2043 - Original Oil on Canvas Painting -Artist Signed
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Original Oil on Canvas Painting -Artist Signed. Signature mostly covered by the ornate and beautiful wooden frame. Frame measures 13''H x ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to deanmarilyn for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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1940's Navajo Textile Rug2044 - 1940's Navajo Textile Rug
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1940's Navajo Textile Rug. 36'' L x 18.5'' W this Beautiful rug is brown tones, beige and red. Edges are in great condition fo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gourmet for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Framed Print of Ashiwi Polychrome Jar2045 - Framed Print of Ashiwi Polychrome Jar
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Framed Print of Ashiwi - Zuni- Polychrome Jar found about 1680. Print is 4 & 5/8''H x 5.25''W without frame. Under glass this ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Hammered Copper Vase2046 - Antique Hammered Copper Vase
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Antique Hammered Copper Vase is in wonderful condition for its age. Two elegant but simplistic handles highlight the vase neck. 10.5''H x ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Navajo Painting-Charley Yazzie2047 - Original Navajo Painting-Charley Yazzie
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Original Navajo Painting-Harley Yazzie. End of the Trail theme, this work is in very good condition. 18''H x 14''W. Ready for you ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lapland Eskimo Sealskin Moccasins2048 - Lapland Eskimo Sealskin Moccasins
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Lapland Eskimo Sealskin Moccasins. 9.5''L x 5''H x 3.25''W made in the traditional style with a hint of modern thrown in wit...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Three Navajo Mini Weaver Looms2049 - Three Navajo Mini Weaver Looms
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Three Navajo Mini Weaver Looms. 1&2 Women weavers with children 3) Rug being woven displays Navajo working tools. All three are in very good c...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to vroop for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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