Desert West April 29th, 30th & May 1st

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Desert West Auction is pleased to feature the Estate of Lucille Frazier from Iowa in our April-May Auctions. Museum Quality Native American Pottery, Early Navajo Rugs, Jewelry, Troy Anderson ‘s Bronze “Tachee Cherokee Chief”, and Paintings, all purchased in the 1970s & 80s in New Mexico are featured in this auction.
Lucille was born and raised in Oklahoma where her father owned a store and service station next to the Indian Reservation. Lucille and her husband Chet’s, love of Native American Pottery lured them to New Mexico and Arizona. Her collection grew over the years prior to her moving to Iowa later in her life to be close to her children. We are very pleased that the pottery, art, rugs, jewelry have found their way home. We hope you enjoy the auction, as we have added collectibles and antiques from several estates & gallerias including estate of Native American Jewelry from Deming, New Mexico. Also there is a large collection of Antique Fans & Pienetas (hair combs) from Madrid Spain.
Mata Ortiz Pottery includes: 1960s Casa Grande by Olivia Lopez Quezada, Celia Lopez’s Butterflies, Roberto Buenelos Rabbits, Paty Ortiz’s Eye Dazzlers, and Daniel Gonzales Lizards.
Roseville Pottery, 1800s Hoare’ Crystal, Antique Marbles, Roycroft Art Deco, Persian Rugs, Native American Bronze, Japanese Block Prints, Jim Proctor Enamelware Plates & Tiles, Native American Original Oils & Acrylic Paintings, & Large Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace.
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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4 Brand New Riker Display Boxes1096 - 4 Brand New Riker Display Boxes
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4 Brand New Riker Display Boxes, largest measures 12''L x 8.25''W
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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1984 Cherokee Creek Virginia A. Stroud Print1097 - 1984 Cherokee Creek Virginia A. Stroud Print
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1984 Native American Cherokee Creek Virginia A. Stroud Print, measures 8'' x 9.5'', beautifully framed and matted, FYI: ''Of...
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1899 Official Souvenir Programme1098 - 1899 Official Souvenir Programme
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1899 Official Souvenir Programme of The Grand Reception to the Nation's Hero Admiral George dewey New York Harbor, c. 1899 State of New York Geo...
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Estimate : 60.00
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Estate 14KT White Gold and Diamond Ring1099 - Estate 14KT White Gold and Diamond Ring
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Estate 14KT White Gold and Diamond Ring, Size 7.25, approx. 2 carats in diamonds
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Estimate : 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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14KT White Gold and Diamond Croton Watch1100 - 14KT White Gold and Diamond Croton Watch
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14KT White Gold and Diamond Croton Watch, watch has 12 diamonds for a total weight of 2+ carats, beveled crystal, the band is 14KT Gold and Diamonds f
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Estimate : 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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14KT White Gold & Tourmaline Ring, Size 61101 - 14KT White Gold & Tourmaline Ring, Size 6
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14KT White Gold & Tourmaline Ring, Size 6
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Estimate : 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Sterling Silver and Diamond Ring, Size 51102 - Sterling Silver and Diamond Ring, Size 5
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Sterling Silver and Diamond Ring, Size 5
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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14KT Gold & Diamond Wedding Band, Size 91103 - 14KT Gold & Diamond Wedding Band, Size 9
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14KT Gold & Diamond Wedding Band, Size 9
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 51104 - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 5
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Kokopelli Pendant1105 - Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Kokopelli Pendant
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Kokopelli Pendant by Brian Panteah, measures 4'' x 1.5'', hallmarked and stamped Ster...
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Rabbit Jar by Banuelos1106 - Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Rabbit Jar by Banuelos
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Museum Quality Mexican Mata Ortiz Rabbit Jar by Noted Potter Roberto Banuelos, measures 9''H x 12''D, signed by artist and comes wit...
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Estimate : 400.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Very Important Bears Bearb Ruth Stuffed Bear1107 - Very Important Bears Bearb Ruth Stuffed Bear
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Very Important Bears Bearb Ruth (Babe Ruth) Stuffed Bear, comes with original tag, measures 19.5''L x 14''W, Introduced in Spring of...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00
 
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Butterfly Ring, Size 51108 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Butterfly Ring, Size 5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Butterfly Ring, Size 5, inlay consists of turquoise and gold lip shell
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to Isaiah4310 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Clyde Duneier 14KT Gold Sapphire Pendant Necklace1109 - Clyde Duneier 14KT Gold Sapphire Pendant Necklace
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Clyde Duneier 14KT Gold Sapphire Pendant Necklace, Pendant is stamped CID (Clyde Duneier) 14KT and Chain is Stamped CID (Clyde Duneier) 10KT, chain me
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American Jeddito Pottery Bowl1110 - Prehistoric Native American Jeddito Pottery Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American Jeddito Pottery Bowl, some restoration, measures 4''H x 7''D, Acquired in accordance with all State and ...
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American Salado Pottery Jar1111 - Prehistoric Native American Salado Pottery Jar
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Prehistoric Native American Salado Pottery Jar, measures 6'' x 7'', Acquired in accordance with all State and Federal Regulations
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American Salado Pottery Jar1112 - Prehistoric Native American Salado Pottery Jar
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Prehistoric Native American Salado Pottery Jar, measures 4'' x 5'', Acquired in accordance with all State and Federal Regulations
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Navajo R.C. Gorman Framed Print1113 - Native American Navajo R.C. Gorman Framed Print
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Native American Navajo R.C. Gorman (1931-2005) Framed ''Navajo Woman with Bowl'' Print, visual measures 4''W x 6''H,...
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Prehistoric Salado Utilitarian Pottery Bowl1114 - Prehistoric Salado Utilitarian Pottery Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American Salado Utilitarian Pottery Bowl, filet rim, measures 4'' x 8''D Acquired in accordance with all State an...
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American Anasazi Pottery Bowl1115 - Prehistoric Native American Anasazi Pottery Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American Anasazi Pottery Bowl, measures 4'' x 8'', Acquired in accordance with all State and Federal Regulations.
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Oaxacan Alebrijes1116 - Pair of Mexican Oaxacan Alebrijes
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Pair of Mexican Oaxacan Alebrijes, Armadillo is unsigned and is the largest measuring 2''H x 6''L, Iguana Lizard by Aldo Hernandez M...
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Unusual Mexican Texcoco Rattle Bowl1117 - Unusual Mexican Texcoco Rattle Bowl
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Unusual Mexican Texcoco Rattle Bowl, measures 6''H x 9''D, pressure crack, the legs are the rattles, bowl is stamped Texcoco Mexico ...
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Estimate : 60.00
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Ansel Adams in Color, Hardback Book1118 - Ansel Adams in Color, Hardback Book
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Ansel Adams in Color edited by Harry M. Callahan, Hardback Book, c. 1993 Little, Brown and Company, comes in original book jacket
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Wilfred H. Munro Engraving Print1119 - Wilfred H. Munro Engraving Print
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Wilfred H. Munro Engraving ''Redwood Library'' Print, visual measures 2.5'' x 3'', FYI: ''Wilfred...
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Estimate : 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Collectibles1120 - Native American Collectibles
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Native American Collectibles, includes Hopi Basketry Tray measuring 5''D, Vintage Santo Domingo Pottery Basket (chip in rim), 1972 Miniature...
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Native American Original Paintings,Too Big Sparrow1122 - Native American Original Paintings,Too Big Sparrow
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2 Native American Original Paintings on Canvas by Too Big Sparrow, measure 16'' x 20'', both are signed by artist
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Estimate : 150.00
Sold to Whaleshome for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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1950's Johnny Pfeiffer Chalk Beer Statues1123 - 1950's Johnny Pfeiffer Chalk Beer Statues
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Three 1950's Johnny Pfeiffer Chalk Beer Statues, measure 7.25''H x 4.5''W x 4''Deep, Vintage C. Pfeiffer Brewing Adverti...
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Mexican Graduated Handpainted Dishes1124 - Antique Mexican Graduated Handpainted Dishes
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Antique Mexican Graduated Handpainted Dishes, largest measures 10.5'' x 13''
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Baskets as Textile Art by Ed Rossbach, Hardback1125 - Baskets as Textile Art by Ed Rossbach, Hardback
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Baskets as Textile Art by Ed Rossbach, Hardback Book, c. 1973 Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, comes in original book jacket
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Framed African Wood Mask1126 - Framed African Wood Mask
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Framed African Wood Mask, in shadowbox frame, entire piece measures 14.5''L x 11''W, under glass
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Southwestern Pastel by Georgie S. Bemis1127 - Original Southwestern Pastel by Georgie S. Bemis
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1996 Original Southwestern Pastel Landscape by New Mexico Artist Georgie Sichler Bemis, visual measures 8'' x 11''L, framed, double ...
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Estate Enamelware Art by Jim Proctor1128 - Original Estate Enamelware Art by Jim Proctor
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have Original Enamelware Art by Jim Proctor, framed and measures 6'' x 8''
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Cast Metal Cherub Mirror1129 - Cast Metal Cherub Mirror
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Cast Metal Cherub Mirror, measures 2'' x 8'' x 12''H
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Estimate : 40.00
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1130 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Sakima'' (Chief) by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 18'' x 24'', signed by artist, vibrant...
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Antique Mexican Hand Embroidered Sombrero1131 - Antique Mexican Hand Embroidered Sombrero
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Antique Mexican Hand Embroidered Sombrero, measures 18''D, Small-Medium
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Large African Carved Wood Mask1132 - Large African Carved Wood Mask
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Large African Carved Wood Mask, vibrant colors, measures 7'' x 38''L
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Mexican Pottery Collectibles1133 - Antique Mexican Pottery Collectibles
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Antique Mexican Pottery Collectibles, largest measures 2.5''H, includes child's dripware dishes, 13 pieces total
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair Mexican Pottery Whistles & 1 Miniature Vase1134 - Pair Mexican Pottery Whistles & 1 Miniature Vase
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Pair Mexican Pottery Whistles & 1 Miniature Vase, largest measures 4'' x 4'' x 4''
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1920 American Indians Edited by Huckel, Softback1135 - 1920 American Indians Edited by Huckel, Softback
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1920 American Indians: First Families of the Southwest Edited by J. F. Huckel, Softback Book, c. 1920 Published by Fred Harvey Kansas City, MO., paper
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Photographic Print by Paul Harbaugh (1854-1934)1136 - Photographic Print by Paul Harbaugh (1854-1934)
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Photographic Print of Native American ''Long Dog'' 97/150 by Paul Harbaugh (1854-1934 9.5''H x 7.5''W. Western His...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00
 
 
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Italian Ricordo Di Calabria Cider Maker Man1137 - Italian Ricordo Di Calabria Cider Maker Man
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Italian Ricordo Di Calabria Cider Maker Man, slab clay art, measures 8'' x 8'' x 9.5'', hallmarked
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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USA Brush McCoy Planter Vase1138 - USA Brush McCoy Planter Vase
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USA Brush McCoy Planter Vase, measures 6'' X 6'', hallmarked
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Estimate : 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Silkscreen Print by Robert Chee 1938-19721139 - Navajo Silkscreen Print by Robert Chee 1938-1972
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Native American Navajo Silkscreen Print by Robert Chee 1938-1972, measures 6.5'' x 7'', provanance on back
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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4 Northwest Coast Placemat Prints, Robert Mayokok1140 - 4 Northwest Coast Placemat Prints, Robert Mayokok
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4 Northwest Coast Native American Laminated Placemat Prints by Robert Mayokok (1903-1983), measure 17.25''L x 11.25''W, ''Es...
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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African Hand Carved Wood Hunter1141 - African Hand Carved Wood Hunter
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African Hand Carved Wood Hunter, with bone inlay, measures 5'' x 6'' x 19''H
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Navajo Pottery Woman1142 - Native American Navajo Pottery Woman
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Native American Navajo Pottery Woman, slab art, measures 6'' x 8'' x 15''
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Mexican Cobalt Blue Redware Bowl1143 - Antique Mexican Cobalt Blue Redware Bowl
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Antique Mexican Cobalt Blue Redware Bowl, measures 3''H x 7''D, nice thick pottery
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to Whaleshome for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Antique Estate Ornate Metal Vase1144 - Antique Estate Ornate Metal Vase
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have an Antique Estate Ornate Metal Vase, measures 6'' x 7'' x 16''H
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pair of Antique Brass Oil Lamps1145 - Pair of Antique Brass Oil Lamps
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Pair of Estate Antique Brass Oil Lamps, double handled, each measures 15''H x 10''
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Estimate : 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Pig by Ana M. Rodriguez1146 - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Pig by Ana M. Rodriguez
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Pig by Ana Maria Rodriguez, measures 2''H x 4''L, signed by artist and vibrantly painted
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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