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.
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Highly Textured Jar by Perez2051 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Highly Textured Jar by Perez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Highly Textured Jar by Efren Betencourt Perez, pulled spout, signed by artist and measures 5'' x 6''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hand Beaded Goose by Kathy Kills Thunder2052 - Hand Beaded Goose by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Goose by Kathy Kills Thunder, beautiful colors, measures 5'' x 8'' x 18''H, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Collection of Southwestern Jewelry by JMT2052A - Collection of Southwestern Jewelry by JMT
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Collection of Southwestern Jewelry by JMT, #1 Three New Mexican Cowgirl Casual Bracelets by JMT. Each one of these one of a kind pieces have natural t
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Lamb's Wool Banner2053 - Lamb's Wool Banner
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Lamb's Wool Banner, embellished with rabbit fur and turkey feathers, measures 25'' x 29'', one of the wooden rungs on the frame ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Pair of Jemez Polychrome Pottery2054 - Pair of Jemez Polychrome Pottery
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Pair of Native American Jemez Polychrome Pottery, largest measures 3''D x 1.25''H, both are signed Toya
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar2056 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar, measures 6.5'' x 6'', features Paquime' inspired lines and designs on marbleized...
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Collection of Jewelry and Collectibles2057 - Collection of Jewelry and Collectibles
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Collection of Jewelry and Collectibles, includes 4 stone turtle fetishes largest measuring 1.25'' x 2'', natural seed pearl pendant ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Brighton Breast Cancer Ribbon Charm Watch Bracelet2058 - Brighton Breast Cancer Ribbon Charm Watch Bracelet
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Brighton ''Wherever You Go, Go With All Your Heart'' Breast Cancer Ribbon Charm Watch Bracelet, watch runs but needs new battery, me...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Butterfly Wedding Vase by Lopez2059 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Butterfly Wedding Vase by Lopez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Wedding Vase by Celia Lopez, measures 4'' x 6'' and signed by artist
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Anasazi Tonto Black on Red Pottery Sherds2060 - Anasazi Tonto Black on Red Pottery Sherds
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Prehistoric Native American Anasazi Tonto Black on Red Pottery Sherds, largest measures 6''L, Acquired in accordance with all State and Fede...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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International Scene Wool Houndstooth Jacket2061 - International Scene Wool Houndstooth Jacket
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International Scene 100 Percent Wool Houndstooth Jacket, size M-L, made in Czechoslovakia, 32''L in front, 28''L sleeve to shoulder
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Large Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Olla by G. Sandoval2062 - Large Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Olla by G. Sandoval
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Large Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Black on Black Dazzler Olla by Graciela Sandoval, highly textured, flared rim, signed by artist and measures 13.5'&...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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10 American Indian Art Magazines2063 - 10 American Indian Art Magazines
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10 American Indian Art Magazines, includes Summer Issues for the following years 1983, 1984, 1994, 1995, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2009, 2013
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Very Important Bears Last Empbearor Stuffed Bear2064 - Very Important Bears Last Empbearor Stuffed Bear
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Very Important Bears ''Last Empbearor'' (Last Emperor) Stuffed Bear, measures 19''L x 12''W, introduced in the fall ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Pair of New Mexico Pinion Pine Needle Deer2065 - Pair of New Mexico Pinion Pine Needle Deer
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Pair of New Mexico Pinion Pine Needle Deer, largest measures 3'' x 15'' x 16''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Carved Wood Seminole Indian Cigar Store Statue2066 - Carved Wood Seminole Indian Cigar Store Statue
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1940's Carved Wood Seminole Indian Cigar Store Statue, measures 3'' x 3'' x 12''
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Native American Navajo Mud Toy Deer2067 - Native American Navajo Mud Toy Deer
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Native American Navajo Mud Toy Deer, measure 2'' x 2'', some damage on antlers and 1 leg has been repaired
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Navajo Polychrome Horse Hair Pottery Jar by Vail2068 - Navajo Polychrome Horse Hair Pottery Jar by Vail
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Vintage Native American Navajo Polychrome Horse Hair Pottery Jar by Gail Vail, measures 5'' x 5.5'', signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Whaleshome for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Czechoslovakian 100 Percent Wool Tapestry2069 - Czechoslovakian 100 Percent Wool Tapestry
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Czechoslovakian 100 Percent Wool Tapestry, measures 15'' x 19'' which includes fringe
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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1897 Morgan Silver Dollar2070 - 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1897 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1923 Peace Silver Dollar2070A - 1923 Peace Silver Dollar
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1923 Peace Silver Dollar
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1881 Morgan Silver Dollar2071 - 1881 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1881 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1922 Peace Silver Dollar2071A - 1922 Peace Silver Dollar
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1922 Peace Silver Dollar
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1928-S Peace Silver Dollar2072 - 1928-S Peace Silver Dollar
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1928-S Peace Silver Dollar
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1880-S Morgan Silver Dollar2072A - 1880-S Morgan Silver Dollar
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1880-S Morgan Silver Dollar
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1898 Morgan Silver Dollar2073 - 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1898 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1921 Morgan Silver Dollar2074 - 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1921 Morgan Silver Dollar
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ram by Susano Morales2075 - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ram by Susano Morales
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Gorgeous Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ram by Susano Morales, measures 4'' x 12'' x 12'', signed by artist
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elisa Ortiz2076 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elisa Ortiz
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Beautiful Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elisa Ortiz, measures 12''H x 8.5''D and features Paquime' inspired lines and des...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mother Earth Dreamcatcher by Lady B Crafts2077 - Mother Earth Dreamcatcher by Lady B Crafts
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Mother Earth Dreamcatcher by Lady B Crafts of Ruidoso NM, measures 10''D
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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Original Chebon Barnoski Pastel Pencil Drawing2078 - Original Chebon Barnoski Pastel Pencil Drawing
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Original Native American Seminole Creek Chebon Barnoski Pastel Pencil Drawing ''The Beginning'', framed, double matted, and under gl...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Framed Hand Painted Tiles by J. Hesselbarth2079 - Framed Hand Painted Tiles by J. Hesselbarth
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Vintage Framed Hand Painted Bird Tiles by J. Hesselbarth, visual measures 4'' x 17'', signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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South American Carved Stone Parrot2080 - South American Carved Stone Parrot
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South American Carved Stone Parrot, measures 2'' x 4'' x 5'', includes turquoise, jet, serpentine, red flame jasper, and oth...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Vintage Mexican Mata Ortiz Shallow Bowl by Ponce2081 - Vintage Mexican Mata Ortiz Shallow Bowl by Ponce
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Vintage Mexican Mata Ortiz Shallow Bowl by Master Potter Humberto Ponce, measures 2''H x 8''D, signed by artist, Humberto and Blanca...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Vintage Ornate Chinese Jade and Wood Jewelry Box2082 - Vintage Ornate Chinese Jade and Wood Jewelry Box
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Vintage Ornate Chinese Jade and Wood Jewelry Box, dove tail construction, brass embellishments, silk lined, has metal label on back ''Made i...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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Italian Millefiori Art Glass Purse2083 - Italian Millefiori Art Glass Purse
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Italian Millefiori Art Glass Purse, measures 3'' x 7'' x 8''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
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Lidded Jewelry Display Box2084 - Lidded Jewelry Display Box
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Lidded Jewelry Display Box, snap closure, black velvet lines, measures 2''H x 8.25''W x 14.25''
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. Ontiveros2086 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. Ontiveros
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lupe Ontiveros, measures 6''H x 9''W, signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
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1977 Spanish Tenerife Island Wooden Folk Art2087 - 1977 Spanish Tenerife Island Wooden Folk Art
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1977 Spanish Tenerife Island Carved Wooden Folk Art, measures 5'' x 12'' x 12''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Estate Sewing Collectibles Plus2088 - Antique Estate Sewing Collectibles Plus
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Antique Estate Sewing Collectibles Plus, bakelite brush, sewing needle collection, celluloid eye cup, print, wooden ruler, and wooden oak sock darner
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Vintage Brass Owl Luminaria2089 - Vintage Brass Owl Luminaria
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Vintage Brass Owl Luminaria, measures 11''H
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Vintage Mexican Carved Wood Demon Mask2094 - Vintage Mexican Carved Wood Demon Mask
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Vintage Mexican Carved Wood Demon Mask, measures 9.5''W x 11''L x 8.25''D, ready to hang
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Native American Navajo Yei Bei Chei Textile Rug2095 - Native American Navajo Yei Bei Chei Textile Rug
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Native American Navajo Yei Bei Chei Textile Rug, measures 23'' x 40'', 4 cornered tassels intact, beautiful colors
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Unusual Metal Bowl on Stand2096 - Unusual Metal Bowl on Stand
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Unusual Metal Bowl on Stand, measures 9'' x 12.5''
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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Native American Chippewa Print by Ferguson Plain2097 - Native American Chippewa Print by Ferguson Plain
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Native American Chippewa Print by Ferguson Plain, measures 18'' square, Ferguson is also an accomplished author of Native American children&...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Native American and Mexican Jewelry Collection2098 - Native American and Mexican Jewelry Collection
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Estate Native American and Mexican Jewelry Collection, Carolyn Pollack Relios Mother of Pearl Cuff Bracelet inside measures 6.75'' which inc...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by M. Bugarini2099 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by M. Bugarini
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Miguel Bugarini, measures 12''H x 11''D, features eye dazzler designs, stylized feathers, and f...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
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Navajo Folk Art Wood Chicken by E. and G. John2100 - Navajo Folk Art Wood Chicken by E. and G. John
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Native American Navajo Folk Art Wood Chicken by Edith and Guy John, measures 18''H x 3''W, signed by artist
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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2 Mexican Huichol Indian Beadwork2101 - 2 Mexican Huichol Indian Beadwork
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2 Mexican Huichol Indian Beadwork, largest measures 4.5''L x 2.25''D, beautifully beaded in vibrant colors, Each piece is made first...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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3 Navajo Pottery Folk Art Trucks, All Signed2102 - 3 Navajo Pottery Folk Art Trucks, All Signed
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3 Navajo Pottery Folk Art Trucks, All Signed, largest measures 5.5''L x 3''W and is by Jonathan Chee, the truck with the horses in i...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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