Desert West April 17, 2023 Auction

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We cordially invite you to attend our auction on Monday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. New Mexico time (MDT) in Mimbres, NM. Please note that New Mexico changed to Daylight Savings Time the beginning of March. We will feature Native American jewelry, pottery, Zuni fetishes, baskets, paintings, beadwork and much more. You will find antiques, glassware, original art, and treasures from all over the world. We have something for everyone. Looking forward to having you join us.

Jane, Becky, and Jody
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3 Native American Zuni Fetishes190 - 3 Native American Zuni Fetishes
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3 Native American Zuni Fetishes, includes 1. Picasso Marble Bobcat Fetish by Rosella Soseeah, measures, shell heishi, turquoise and coral beads spirit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to D********r for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Estate 14K Gold and Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5190A - Estate 14K Gold and Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5
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Estate 14K Gold and Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5, measures 5/8'' x .75'', stamped 14K, total gram wt. of 7.89, very flattering on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to J*******e for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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5 Sets of Carnival Chalk Salt & Pepper Shakers191 - 5 Sets of Carnival Chalk Salt & Pepper Shakers
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5 Sets of Vintage Carnival Chalk Salt & Pepper Shakers and 1 Carnival Chalk Chicken (has been glued), largest measures 4.75'' x 4.5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Alaskan Eskimo Beaded Moccasins192 - Native American Alaskan Eskimo Beaded Moccasins
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Antique Vintage Native American Alaskan Eskimo Beaded Moccasins, measure 10.5''L from heel to toe, feature beaded flowers on top and lapin f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Watch Band193 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Watch Band
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Watch Band, tips measure 2''L x 1.25''W, bull riders on both sides, hallmarked P, co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Hopi Chasing Star Kachina by Roxie Pela194 - Hopi Chasing Star Kachina by Roxie Pela
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Native American Hopi Chasing Star Kachina by Roxie Pela from Shungopavy Arizona, measures 11.25'' x 6'' and is signed on the bottom,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to j********l for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vintage Zuni Sterling Inlay Belt Buckle195 - Vintage Zuni Sterling Inlay Belt Buckle
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Vintage Native American Zuni Sterling Inlay Belt Buckle, engraved initials SP on the bottom, channel inlay of tortoise shell and turquoise, measures 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*********2 for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vintage Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Faye Toya196 - Vintage Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Faye Toya
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Vintage Native American Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Faye Toya, measures 1 3/8''W x 2.5''H x 2.5''Deep and is signed on the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to n*******7 for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Santo Domingo Shell Bead Necklace197 - Native American Santo Domingo Shell Bead Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Shell Bead Necklace, features beautiful melon shell beads, pen shell heishi spacers, and olive shell beads, most of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to m********o.. for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Hand Crafted Bridle with Bit and Reins198 - Vintage Hand Crafted Bridle with Bit and Reins
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Vintage Hand Crafted Horse Bridle with Bit and Reins, bit measures 5.25''W, made with braided jute
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to R*******L for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Cochiti Pottery Storyteller by E. K. Suina199 - Cochiti Pottery Storyteller by E. K. Suina
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Native American Cochiti Pottery Storyteller by E. K. Suina, measures 3.5''H x 3.5''W x 3.25''Deep and is signed on the bottom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to H******r for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Natural Jadeite Mo Cui Zodiac Pendant Necklace200 - Natural Jadeite Mo Cui Zodiac Pendant Necklace
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Natural Jadeite Mo Cui Chinese Zodiac Pendant Necklace, necklace measures 24''L end to end, pendant measures 1.5'' x 2.25''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to w*********2 for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Italian 14K Gold Herringbone Chain200A - Italian 14K Gold Herringbone Chain
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Elegant Estate Italian 14K Gold Herringbone Chain, measures 24''L x 1/8''W, marked 14K Italy, total gram wt. of 8.59
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to J*******e for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Historic Native American Navajo Pottery Drum Vase202 - Historic Native American Navajo Pottery Drum Vase
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Historic Native American Navajo Pottery Drum Vase, measures 5'' x 9'', pine needle twig accents, fire clouds present
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 11203 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 11
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 11, measures 1.5''L, stamped sterling, total gram wt. of 20.91
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Native American Iroquois Lidded Birch Bark Basket204 - Native American Iroquois Lidded Birch Bark Basket
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Native American Iroquois Lidded Birch Bark Basket, measures 4.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to L****G for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Historic 1930s Cree Beaded Leather Moccasins205 - Historic 1930s Cree Beaded Leather Moccasins
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Historic Native American Cree Beaded Leather Moccasins, hard sole, ca. 1930s, measure 10.5''L heel to toe x 2.75''H, beautiful flora...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to V******y for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Mohawk Talking Earth Pottery Jar by Steve Smith206 - Mohawk Talking Earth Pottery Jar by Steve Smith
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Native American Mohawk Talking Earth Pottery Jar by Steve Smith, measures 4'' x 4.5'' and is signed on the bottom, beautifully carve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*******n for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Acoma Hand Painted Pottery Bowl by Juanita Peters207 - Acoma Hand Painted Pottery Bowl by Juanita Peters
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Native American Acoma Hand Painted Ceramic Pottery Bowl by Juanita L. Peters, measures 5.5'' x 7.5'' and is signed on the bottom, pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to c******e for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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3 Murano Glass Bead Necklaces208 - 3 Murano Glass Bead Necklaces
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3 Murano Glass Bead Necklaces, all 3 have extender chains to lengthen or shorten neckaces, longest measures 23''L end to end, beautiful colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to c******e for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of Australian Opal Beads209 - Collection of Australian Opal Beads
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Collection of Approximately 60 Australian Opal Beads, measure 3/16''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Fabulous Native American Apache Basket Hat210 - Fabulous Native American Apache Basket Hat
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Fabulous Native American Apache Basket Hat, measures 16''L from top of feathers to bottom, embellished with turkey feathers, brass bells, fe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R***e for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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2 Oregon Cripple Creek Picture Jasper Cabochons211 - 2 Oregon Cripple Creek Picture Jasper Cabochons
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2 Oregon Cripple Creek Picture Jasper Cabochons, largest measures 1 7/8'' x 1.25'', total carat wt. of 128.75
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2 Ceramic Squirrels w/ Acorn Salt & Peppers212 - 2 Ceramic Squirrels w/ Acorn Salt & Peppers
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2 Vintage Ceramic Squirrels w/ Acorn Salt & Pepper Shakers, measure 3.75'' x 4.25'' x 4'', one of the squirrel's lef...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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3 Ethnic Baskets213 - 3 Ethnic Baskets
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3 Ethnic Baskets, includes Chinese, African, and Mexican, largest measures 8'' x 11''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 35.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Historic Chippewa Beaded Leather Moccasins214 - Historic Chippewa Beaded Leather Moccasins
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Historic Native American Chippewa Beaded Leather Moccasins, brain tanned, measures 9.5'' heel to toe x 3.5''H, beadwork on top and r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********o.. for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Necklace and Earrings215 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Necklace and Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Necklace and Earrings by Running Bear, measures 18''L end to end with a drop pendant of 2.5'&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******s for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Onyx Ring, Size 11216 - Navajo Sterling Onyx Ring, Size 11
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Native American Navajo Sterling Onyx Ring, Size 11, measures 1''L, hallmarked L and stamped sterling, total gram wt. of 13.37
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to M****9 for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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2 Lefton Dapper Harris Lion Banks & Lion Figurine216A - 2 Lefton Dapper Harris Lion Banks & Lion Figurine
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2 Lefton Hubert the Dapper Harris Lion Banks and Ceramic Pottery Lion Toothpick Holder, largest measures 7.5''H x 4.25''W x 3.5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2 Navajo Sterling Tufa Cast Pendants217 - 2 Navajo Sterling Tufa Cast Pendants
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2 Native American Navajo Sterling Tufa Cast Pendants, largest measures 2 1/8'' x 1.25'', total gram wt. of 18.75
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to V******y for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Large Framed Display of Arrowheads218 - Large Framed Display of Arrowheads
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Large Framed Display of Arrowheads, age and origin unknown, largest arrowhead measures 2 3/8''L, framed display measures 21'' x 25&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F**********t for (320.00) = 320.00
 
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Vintage Hand Painted Frosted Glass Pedestal Bowl218A - Vintage Hand Painted Frosted Glass Pedestal Bowl
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Vintage Hand Painted Frosted Glass Pedestal Bowl, measures 5.5'' x 9''D, looks equally beautiful on both the inside and outside, fea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c******e for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Large Zuni Sterling Inlay Thunderbird Bolo Tie219 - Large Zuni Sterling Inlay Thunderbird Bolo Tie
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Large Vintage Native American Zuni Sterling Inlay Thunderbird Bolo Tie, beautiful stone to stone inlay of coral, turquoise, mother of pearl, tortoise
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to H******r for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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5 Glass Animal Figurines220 - 5 Glass Animal Figurines
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5 Glass Animal Figurines, largest measures 4''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 35.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Large Hand Painted Ceramic Tray by Chris Bubany220A - Large Hand Painted Ceramic Tray by Chris Bubany
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Large Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Tray by Chris Kennedy-Bubany of Tucson AZ, measures 9'' x 21'' and is signed on the back, beauti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers221 - Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers, includes 1. Carnival Chalk Loaves of Bread Shakers 2. Carnival Chalk Corn Cob Whiskey Jugs Shakers 3. Carnival Chal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2 Cherokee Baskets and 1 Ethnic Basket222 - 2 Cherokee Baskets and 1 Ethnic Basket
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2 Native American Cherokee Honeysuckle Vine Baskets and 1 Ethnic Basket with Handle, largest measures 14''L x 6.5''W x 8.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 35.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Crock Whiskey Jug with Glazed Top223 - Antique Crock Whiskey Jug with Glazed Top
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Antique Crock Whiskey Jug with Glazed Top, measures 8'' x 12''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to V******y for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Wounaan Embera Indian Hand Woven Bird Basket224 - Wounaan Embera Indian Hand Woven Bird Basket
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Wounaan Embera Indian Hand Woven Lidded Bird Basket, made in the Darien Rain Forest in Panama, measures 6.5'' x 13'', hinged lid, FY...
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Native American Red Clay Pipe225 - Vintage Native American Red Clay Pipe
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Vintage Native American Red Clay Pipe, stem has been glued and there is a pressure crack on the bowl, carved accent designs around the bowl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to V******y for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Sterling Azurite Malachite Pendant Necklace226 - Sterling Azurite Malachite Pendant Necklace
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Sterling Azurite Malachite Moonstone Pendant Necklace, pendant measures 1.75''L which includes the bale by 5/8'', sterling chain mea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to M****9 for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Metal Waste Basket by Kills Thunder226A - Sioux Beaded Metal Waste Basket by Kills Thunder
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Native American Sioux Beaded Metal Waste Basket by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 9'' x 9'', beautifully hand beaded in vibrant color...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to m********o.. for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Zuni Turquoise Double Corn Maiden Fetish, Laweka227 - Zuni Turquoise Double Corn Maiden Fetish, Laweka
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Beautiful Native American Zuni Turquoise Double Corn Maiden Fetish by Michael Laweka, measures 1.75''W x 2.5''H, artist's initi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 1*******6 for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vintage Native American Pima Basket228 - Vintage Native American Pima Basket
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Vintage Native American Pima Basket, measures 6.5'' x 2'', missing 2 stitches on rim, 2 toned
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique A.S. Campbell Cello Aluminum Water Bottle229 - Antique A.S. Campbell Cello Aluminum Water Bottle
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A. S. Campbell Cello Aluminum Hot Water Bottle/Canteen, made in Boston, ''used to trundle one's hot water bottle from the boiler to one&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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5 Miniature Native American Zuni Fetishes230 - 5 Miniature Native American Zuni Fetishes
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5 Miniature Native American Zuni Fetishes, includes 1. Picasso Marble Tadpole Bead by Terrence Martza 2. Bushy Tail by Lorvin Kiyite 3. Picasso Marb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to c******e for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Hand Painted Quail Plate by Mary Hester230A - Vintage Hand Painted Quail Plate by Mary Hester
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Vintage 1979 Hand Painted Quail Plate by Mary Hester Shaner of Tucson AZ (1915-1996), measures 9.5'' x 12.5'' and is signed and date...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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5 Sets of Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers231 - 5 Sets of Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
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5 Sets of Vintage Southwestern Salt and Pepper Shakers, includes 1. Native American Painted Pottery Shakers (Tesuque or Jemez) 2. Carnival Chalk Sagu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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International Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers231A - International Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Estate International Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers, ''Courtship'' pattern, measure 4.75''H x 1.75''D, marked on t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******e for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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2 Mexican Embroidered Cotton Dresses232 - 2 Mexican Embroidered Cotton Dresses
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2 Mexican Embroidered Cotton Dresses, size S/M, beautiful vibrant colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 35.00
Sold to B********c.. for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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