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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Old West Time Leather Book Indians & Great Chiefs3113B - Old West Time Leather Book Indians & Great Chiefs
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Old West Time Leather Book Indians & Great Chiefs
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Pair 1960 Navajo Sterling Coral Earrings by Davis3114 - Pair 1960 Navajo Sterling Coral Earrings by Davis
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Pair of 1960's Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Coral Earrings by Mike Davis, measures 1.25...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Native American Santo Domingo Heishi Necklace3114A - Native American Santo Domingo Heishi Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Heishi Necklace, measures 27'' end to end, turquoise and shell heishi, heishi range in size from .25''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Double Strand Turquoise Nugget Choker3115 - Navajo Double Strand Turquoise Nugget Choker
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Native American Navajo Double Strand Turquoise Nugget Choker, measures 14'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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3 Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jars3115A - 3 Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jars
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3 Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jars, melon jar by Anita Suazo, black on black jar by Myra Sisneros, black on black jar by M.J., largest measure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Large Carved Jade Grizzly Bear with Fish3116 - Large Carved Jade Grizzly Bear with Fish
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Large Carved Jade Grizzly Bear with Fish, heavy and measures 3'' x 4'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Mexican Miniature Knife and Scabbard3116A - Mexican Miniature Knife and Scabbard
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Mexican Miniature Knife and Scabbard, measures 3'' including handle
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
 
 
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Antique Tortoise Shell Colored Eagle Hair Comb3117 - Antique Tortoise Shell Colored Eagle Hair Comb
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Antique Tortoise Shell Colored Eagle and Rhinestone Celluloid Hair Comb, measures 4'' x 5'', one of the large end prongs is broken o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to Isaiah4310 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Pair of Black Leather Chaps3117A - Pair of Black Leather Chaps
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Pair of Black Leather Chaps, belt measures 44'' end to end, leg length measures 30''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Serrated Diamond Rug by Maria Tall Chief3118 - Navajo Serrated Diamond Rug by Maria Tall Chief
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Navajo Serrated Diamond Rug by Maria Tall Chief. This wonderful item measures 12.5" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Native American Acoma Pottery Bowl by Darla Davis3118A - Native American Acoma Pottery Bowl by Darla Davis
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Native American Acoma Pottery Bowl by Darla Davis, measures 2'' x 2'' and is signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1979 Santa Clara Etched Bowl by Madeline Tafoya3119 - 1979 Santa Clara Etched Bowl by Madeline Tafoya
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1979 Native American Santa Clara Etched Bowl by Madeline Naranjo Tafoya (1912-2002), measures 6''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to masoncraven for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Original 1981 Native American Jonny Hawk Painting3119A - Original 1981 Native American Jonny Hawk Painting
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Original 1981 Native American Creek Seminole Jonny Hawk Painting ''Where Forever'', visual measures 10'' x 13'', dou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1980 Navajo Serrated Diamond Textile Rug3120 - 1980 Navajo Serrated Diamond Textile Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1980's Native American Navajo Serrated Diamond Textile Rug, measures 25'' x 26.5'', 4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to seamanage for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Red and White Heart Trade Bead Necklace3120A - Red and White Heart Trade Bead Necklace
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Red and White Heart Trade Bead Necklace, measures 17'' end to end and is embellished with sterling accent beads, turquoise heishi, and glass...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Japanese Bisque Doll with Dog3121 - Antique Japanese Bisque Doll with Dog
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have an Antique Japanese Bisque Doll with Dog, measures 7''L, legs and arms string tied, hand painted fa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Heavy Sterling Silver Ring, Size 10.253121A - Heavy Sterling Silver Ring, Size 10.25
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Heavy Sterling Silver Ring, Size 10.25, measures .5''L, stamped .925, 11.45g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Original Watercolor Painting by Ed Smyth 1916-19963122 - Original Watercolor Painting by Ed Smyth 1916-1996
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have an Original Watercolor Painting ''Navajo Dancers'' by Ed Smyth, unsigned, measures 14'&...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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3 Native American Route 66 Carved Wood Kachinas3122A - 3 Native American Route 66 Carved Wood Kachinas
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3 Native American Hopi Route 66 Carved Wood Kachinas, measure 5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1980 Navajo Double Yei Sampler Rug, Laberta Martin3123 - 1980 Navajo Double Yei Sampler Rug, Laberta Martin
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Native American 1980's Navajo Double Yei Sampler Rug by Laberta Martin, measures 9'' x 12.5&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Vintage Plains Indian Suede Leather Fetish Bag3123A - Vintage Plains Indian Suede Leather Fetish Bag
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Vintage Native American Plains Indian Suede Leather Fetish/Pipe Bag, measures 8'' x 13''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Estate Carved Exotic Wood Box3124 - Estate Carved Exotic Wood Box
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have an Carved Exotic Wood Box, measures 3.5'' x 5'' x 6'', cork lined bottom, velvet li...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Zuni Miniature Turquoise Encrusted Fetish Bowl3124A - Zuni Miniature Turquoise Encrusted Fetish Bowl
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Native American Zuni Miniature Turquoise Encrusted Fetish Bowl, measures 2'' x 1.25'', features 3 hand carved bear fetishes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Art Deco Celluloid Tiara Hair Comb3125 - Antique Art Deco Celluloid Tiara Hair Comb
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Antique Art Deco Black and Beige Celluloid Tiara Hair Comb, measures 6'' x 6.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1982 Tohono O'odham Basket by Martha Williams3126 - 1982 Tohono O'odham Basket by Martha Williams
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1982 Tohono O'odham Shallow Bowl Basket by Martha Williams, measures 2''H x 9.5''D, c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase by Phyllis Leno3126A - Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase by Phyllis Leno
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Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase by Phyllis Leno, measures 4'' x 2.5'', signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1940 Native American Navajo Serrated Diamond Rug3127 - 1940 Native American Navajo Serrated Diamond Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1940's Native American Navajo Serrated Diamond Rug, measures 16''W x 35''L, slight bl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Kcherryx2 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Jemez Pottery Mudhead Storyteller3127A - Jemez Pottery Mudhead Storyteller
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Native American Jemez Pottery Mudhead Storyteller, measures 1.5'' x 2'' x 2.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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North American Indians by Yenne & Garratt, Book3128 - North American Indians by Yenne & Garratt, Book
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have North American Indians by Bill Yenne & Susan Garratt, Hardback Book c. 1997 Brompton Books Corporation,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Watercolor by Ed Smyth 1916-19963129 - Original Watercolor by Ed Smyth 1916-1996
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have an Original ''Navajo'' Watercolor by Ed Smyth 1916-1996, signed by artist and measures 6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1986 Navajo Woman Sculpture by Terry L. Slonaker3130 - 1986 Navajo Woman Sculpture by Terry L. Slonaker
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1986 Navajo Woman Sculpture by Terry L. Slonaker, measures 9'' x 10''H, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Navajo Man Scupture by Terry L. Slonaker3131 - Navajo Man Scupture by Terry L. Slonaker
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1987 Native American Navajo Man Scupture by Terry L. Slonaker, signed by artist and measures 7'' x 7'' x 18''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Navajo Silver Chip Inlay Peyote Bird Necklace3132 - Navajo Silver Chip Inlay Peyote Bird Necklace
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Chip Inlay Peyote Bird Pendant Necklace,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Charles Grant Davidson Watercolor3132A - Original Charles Grant Davidson Watercolor
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Original Charles Grant Davidson Watercolor, (1824-1902), measures 7'' x 9'', picture is glued on board matting
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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1960 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Earrings by C Davis3133A - 1960 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Earrings by C Davis
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a pair of 1960's Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings by Clyde Davis, hallmarked a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Kcherryx2 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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1950 Navajo Old Pawn Turquoise Nugget Necklace3134 - 1950 Navajo Old Pawn Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1950's Native American Navajo Old Pawn Turquoise Nugget Necklace with Sterling Silver Beads, measures...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Native American Navajo Sand Painted Sun Bowl3135 - Native American Navajo Sand Painted Sun Bowl
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Native American Navajo Sand Painted Sun Bowl, signed by artist and measures 2''H x 6''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hand Turned Wooden Bowl3136 - Hand Turned Wooden Bowl
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Hand Turned Wooden Bowl signed Koa Kid Park, measures 2''H x 10.5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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1975 Canadian Eskimo Carved Soapstone Seal by Kasi3137 - 1975 Canadian Eskimo Carved Soapstone Seal by Kasi
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1975 Canadian Eskimo Carved Soapstone Seal by Isa Kasudluak (1917-1997) of the Inoucdjouac Community. This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Ethnic Tri-colored Pictoral Dog Basket3138 - Ethnic Tri-colored Pictoral Dog Basket
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have an Ethnic Tri-Colored Pictoral Dog Basket, measures 5''H x 14.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1985 Original Acrylic Painting by Troy Anderson3139 - 1985 Original Acrylic Painting by Troy Anderson
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a beautiful 1985 Native American Cherokee Original Acrylic Painting ''The Long Journey'' by...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Estate Pre-columbian  Black on Red Pedestal Bowl3140 - Estate Pre-columbian Black on Red Pedestal Bowl
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Pre-columbian Black on Red Pedestal Bowl, measures 3''H x 4.5''D, Acquired in accordance ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Naranjo3141 - Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Naranjo
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Naranjo, measures 3'' x 4.5''D, signed by arti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Tohono O'odham Feather Basket by Martha Williams3142 - Tohono O'odham Feather Basket by Martha Williams
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Tohono O'odham Feather Basket by Martha Williams, measures 5'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Reader's Digest Through Indian Eyes, Hardback Book3143 - Reader's Digest Through Indian Eyes, Hardback Book
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have Reader's Digest Through Indian Eyes: The Untold Story of Native American Peoples, Hardback Book c. 1995...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
 
 
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1976 Vanaurney Clay Raku Pottery Jar3144 - 1976 Vanaurney Clay Raku Pottery Jar
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1976 Vanaurney Clay Raku Pottery Jar, measures 6'' x 5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Belen Tapia3145 - Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Belen Tapia
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Belen Tapia (1914-1996), measures 5.5''H x 6''D, signe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Native American Navajo Tree of Life Textile Rug3146 - Native American Navajo Tree of Life Textile Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a Beautiful 1980's Native American Navajo Tree of Life Textile Rug, 4 cornered tassels intact, measures...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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1982 Tohono O'odham Basket by Annie Lewis3147 - 1982 Tohono O'odham Basket by Annie Lewis
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1982 Native American Tohono O'odham Basket by Annie Lewis, single handle, measures 10.5''H wh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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1980 Native American Navajo Stylized Bird Rug3148 - 1980 Native American Navajo Stylized Bird Rug
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From the Lucille Frazier Estate, we have a 1980's Native American Navajo Stylized Bird Rug, measures 11.5'' x 12.5'', tassels on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
 
 
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