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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2 Mexican Sterling Silver Rings3020A - 2 Mexican Sterling Silver Rings
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2 Mexican Sterling Silver Rings, includes Sterling Silver and Petrified Wood Ring, Size 11, measures .75''L x .75''W, hallmarked and...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Tortoise Shell Colored Celluloid Hair Comb3021 - Antique Tortoise Shell Colored Celluloid Hair Comb
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Antique Tortoise Shell Colored and Rhinestone Celluloid Hair Comb, measures 2''W x 4''L
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Pair of Vintage Chinese Metal Stands3021A - Pair of Vintage Chinese Metal Stands
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Pair of Vintage Chinese Metal Stands. The largest measures 11''H x 8''W.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Dominquita Naranjo3022 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Dominquita Naranjo
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Dominquita Sisneros Naranjo, measures 3''H x 5''D, signed by artist, FYI: ''Dominguita Sisneros ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Acoma Miniature Effigy Vase by R. Leno Shutiva3022A - Acoma Miniature Effigy Vase by R. Leno Shutiva
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Acoma Miniature Effigy Wedding Vase by R. Leno Shutiva, decorated with Ant Kokopelli on one side and geometric designs on the other side, signed by ar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace3023 - 1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace
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1950 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Necklace, pendant measures 1.5'' and sterling silver chain measures 19'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Native American Plains Indian Fully Beaded Belt3024 - Native American Plains Indian Fully Beaded Belt
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Exquisite Native American Plains Indian Fully Beaded Belt, measures 36'' end to end, 1.5''W, beaded on doeskin, never worn, beautifu...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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Navajo Sterling Silver Hollow Bead Earrings3025 - Navajo Sterling Silver Hollow Bead Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Hollow Bead Earrings, hand stamped details, measure 2''L and largest bead is .75''D, 12.79g i...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Native American Santo Domingo Heishi Bead Necklace3026 - Native American Santo Domingo Heishi Bead Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Heishi Bead Necklace, measures 16''L x 1.5''W (Pendant)
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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3 Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Watch Bands3027 - 3 Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Watch Bands
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3 Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Watch Bands, longest tips measure 1.25''L
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Santo Domingo Graduated Heishi Necklace3028 - Santo Domingo Graduated Heishi Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Graduated Heishi Necklace, measures 18'' end to end, beads range in diameter from 1/8'' to .5''...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, All Signed3029 - 3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, All Signed
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, All Signed, Daniel Gonzalez, Luis Ortiz, and Lorena Gonzalez Rios, largest measures 9''H x 5.5'...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Antique Japanese Cherry Blossom Table Screen3030 - Antique Japanese Cherry Blossom Table Screen
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Antique Japanese Cherry Blossom Folding Table Screen, measures 34'' x 72''
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shell Bowl3031 - Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shell Bowl
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City, we have a Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shell Bowl, measures 12''W x 2''H, hallmarked
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Native American Taos Pottery Pipe3032 - Native American Taos Pottery Pipe
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Native American Taos Pottery Pipe 2'' x 2.5'' x 4.5'', great shape, smoke clouds
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Northern California Pomo Dentalium Necklace3033 - Northern California Pomo Dentalium Necklace
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Native American Northern California Pomo Dentalium Necklace, 3 strand, string tied, measures 28'' end to end, multi-colored accent beads
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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1950s Zuni Beaded Horse and Lady Bugs on Flower3033A - 1950s Zuni Beaded Horse and Lady Bugs on Flower
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1950's Unusual Native American Zuni Beaded Horse and Lady Bugs on Flower, longest measures 6''L, flower is signed Hollie Cellicion 2004
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to istgirl for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Vintage Cobalt Blue Rondelle Bead Necklace3034 - Vintage Cobalt Blue Rondelle Bead Necklace
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Vintage Cobalt Blue Rondelle Bead Necklace, measures 16'' end to end, .25''D beads
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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Navajo Sterling and Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 5.53034A - Navajo Sterling and Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 5.5
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling and Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 5.5, measures 7/8''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Kcherryx2 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Navajo Shell Heishi Necklace3035 - Navajo Shell Heishi Necklace
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Native American Navajo Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 19''L, heishi measure 3/8''L, sterling silver findings
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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