Desert West Auction April 28th & 29th, 2012

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar - Jesus Tena. Impressive, large jar with traditional Casas Grande design, signed on bottom Jesus Tena. Measures 9.75'&...

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar Red & Black on Tan. Stylized geometric designs in red and black on a light tan background. Elegant shape. Name on bott...

Mata Ortiz Bowl - Benjamin Soto. Nicely shaped bowl with indented row around rim. Feather design on bottom half and geometric on top. Measures 6'...

Mata Ortiz Marbelized Jar - Tito Enriquez. Interesting black and red graduated size rectangular designs on this marbelized jar. Smooth finish. Signed

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Lizard Jar. Tall jar with three lizards scurrying around in between feather and geometric designs. Black, red and light blue des

Mata Ortiz Black on Black Bowl - Lucie Soto. Large, low and wide bowl with highly burnished black geometric designs. Signed on the bottom, Lucie Soto.

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar - Lorena Gonzalez R. Cute little Casas Grande style jar in brown background with black, red and blue designs. Signed on the

Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Benjamin Soto. This jar sparkles with negative burnished black box design and an indented pencil design around the mid

Mata Ortiz Pottery Bowl. Wonderful bowl by apprentice artist with a fanciful red and black bird design on inside of bowl. A fish-eating stork and fish

Mata Ortiz Museum Quality Jar - Tito Enriquez. This exquisite jar has the sought-after thin wall, a beautifully finished sheen of ochre and black desi

Mata Ortiz Pottery Lizard Jar - Lucy M De Bugarini. Charming tan pottery jar with popular thin-wall construction. Dozens of long, slender black lizard

Mata Ortiz Poly Chrome Lizard Jar - Jesus Tena. Tall, Casas Grande style jar with thumb-nail indented design around rim and large lizards on the four

Mata Ortiz Marbelized Pottery Jar - Tito Enriquez. Museum quality marbelized white and tan jar with thin wall and extraordinary smooth, glossy finish.

Mata Ortiz Black on Red Pottery Jar - Lucie Soto. Very symmetrical jar, sits straight up. Black design applied to the red base color to create red fea

Mata Ortiz Marbelized Bowl - Tito Enriquez. Perfect, thin wall bowl sits well-balanced. Black and red designs of feathers, x's, and squares on m...

Mata Ortiz Marbelized Tall Jar - Tito Enriquez. Thin-walled, lovely symetrical shape on this jar that stands balanced. Black and red graduated size re

Mata Ortiz Very Large Textured Jar - Jose Gonzalez. Various black animal designs inside circles of red. Deep pencil-push texture all around the body o

Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting-Kills Thunder. ''Warrior Princess Returns'' 30''H x 24''W. Signed and dated by...

Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder. ''Buffalo Journey'' 24''H x 18''W. Warrior riding the magnificent bison of...

Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting-Kills Thunder. ''Queen of the Jungle'' Black Panther with golden eyes stares at the viewer. 24&#...

Original Hand Beaded Wooden Duck-Kills Thunder. Approximately 4.5''H x 8''L x 4''W. Vibrant bead work on this adorable duck.

Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas-Kills Thunder. ''My Pink Panther'' Pink Panther with green eyes stares at the viewer. 24'&...

Six Fiesta Ware Lead Free Cups & Matching Saucers. Yellow, Blue and Brown. Homer Laughlin China Company, USA. Saucers approx 6'' diam...

Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas-Kills Thunder. ''My Beautiful Stallion'' . A sweet filly with a flower background. 24''...

Original Beaded Decorative Wood Bowl-Kills Thunder. Leaf shaped wooden bowl is beautifully beaded in bright colors. 4''H x 18''L x ...

Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting-Kills Thunder. ''My Favorite Mare'' . A white mare frolics in a flowered background. 24'&#...

Oaxacan Mexican Alebrije Giraffe. Halmarked ''Juan Hernandez Cruz, San Martin Tilcajute'' 13''H x 9''L. Alebrijes a...

Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas-Kills Thunder. ''The Fire Spirit''. Symbolic raven in the maiden's hair. 24''H x 1...

Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas-Kills Thunder. ''Wild Fire''. Majestic black horse with flying mane. 24''H x 18'&#...

Original Beaded Jewelry Box-Kills Thunder. Diamond and cross designs on top red velvet lined. Ring holder and space for other nice jewelry. Approx

Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas-Kills Thunder. ''Lone Wolf Warrior''. Warrior with shield and turtle totem. 24''H x 18...

Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas-Kills Thunder. ''White Buffalo Spirit''. The sacred white buffalo of the plains. 24''...

Chinese Reversible Quilt. Side One is appliqued with raised critters, scorpions, spiders, snakes, dragonflies. Three are missing. The center has two

Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas-Kills Thunder. ''My Little Birdie''. A tiny bird is a curiosity to the herd of horses. 24'&...

Native American Mid-1900's Great Lakes Beaded Moccasins, fringed, loose strings and missing beads on both moccassins, good condition for age, me...

Native American Mid-1900's Plateau Beaded Gauntlets, beautiful floral beaded designs, fringed accents, measures approx. 13.25''L x 8.5&#...

Pair of Cowboy Spurs, leather straps, heel measurements 3.25'' x 3.75'' and rowel measures 7/8''.

Collection of Arrowheads to include one arrowhead necklace and one bird fetish, age and origin unknown, some authentic, 7 of which are obsidian, nice

Native American Flint Ridge Dovetail Spearhead, beautifully worked, age unknown, measures approx. 5.5''L x 2''W.

Native American Flint Ridge Dovetail Spearhead, beautifully worked, age unknown, measures approx. 5.75''L x 2 1/8'' W.

Prehistoric Multi-shell Pendant and Bead Necklace, one pendant is a large shell with 2 drilled holes, the other appears to be either a bird or butterf

1885 S Morgan Silver Dollar, good condition.

1884 O Morgan Silver Dollar, good condition.

1921 Morgan Silver Dollar, good condition.

1887 O Morgan Silver Dollar, good condition.

1923 D Peace Silver Dollar, good condition.

Softback Reference Books, 1.''Santa Clara Pottery Today'' by Betty LeFree Copyright 1975. 2. Altermann Galleries & Auctioneers...

Native American Navajo Sand Painting - Lehi Benally. Warm, earth colors with figures depicting ''Mother Earth'' and ''Father...

1932 Framed Watercolor ''Freshly Cut''-Joseph Sloman. Your grandmother's vase could be the subject here in this vintage watercol...

Framed Native American Navajo Sampler Weaving. Rich red, grey, brown and ivory colors in a tight woven sampler. In a wood frame and under glass, the w

1985 Hardback Book ''Sex in the Comics'' - M Horn. This nearly new condition book traces the evolution of comic sex. 215 pages. Meas...

Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Socorro Reyes. Prehistoric Casas Grande style oval shape pottery in a burnished black on black geometric pattern. Sign

Ceramic Decorative Raised Tile. Asian style horseman painted on a relief tile measuring 4.75'' x 6-7/8''.

Vintage Cowboy Singer Record Albums. Vintage 33-1/3 record albums from the great cowboy singers: a 4-record album from Gene Autry plus a single album;

Cranberry Cobalt Leaded Glass Paper Weight. This glass has a slight heart shape to it and the inside reflects the heart in its cranberry color with co

Signed Oil Painting on Board Adobe Village Scene. Charming Mexican or Southwest American scene of adobe houses. Signed in the lower left corner. On Ma

Mexican Talavera Hand Painted Large Pitcher & Bowl. Fine example of Talavera pottery. Cobalt blue with red, yellow, gold, green and other rich c...

Vintage Pair of Mexican Spurs Overlay Design. Heavy iron spurs have a worn overlay design. Leather is in good condition. The spurs are 3.5''...

Authentic Powder Horn With Leather Strap. Very nice conversion of a steer horn into a gun powder holder. Has wooden cap on the large end and a wooden

Pair Handgun Cases Black Sheep, Allen. Like new cases. The Black Sheep case is Naugahide covered with fleece lining and is 14-1/8'' long x 8...

Mexican Hand Woven Large Wool Rug. Grey background with black border and red, black and white geometric designs in center. Measures 51'' x 8...

Mexican Hand Woven Large Wool Rug. Bold red, grey, white and black rug with designs similar to Navajo storm pattern rugs. Has one-inch hole in the mid

Esteban Acoustic Guitar and Proel Guitar Stand. Esteban guitar is made in China and the label is hand signed. Guitar in very good condition. The stand

Vintage Persian Wool Rug. Clean and in good condition. Colors are predominatelty deep burgandy, grey, tan, and black, with many other minor colors. Ha

Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar - Socorro Reyes. Fine highly burnished black with flat black in a geometric design. Signed on the bottom, Socorro Reyes.

Hand Painted Ceramic Tile With Asian Deer Scene. Wonderful scene of a gentle deer eating flowers is painted on a 6.75'' x 6.75'' cer...

Mata Ortiz Casa Grande Revival Human Effigy Olla. Polychrome human face figure is in very good condition. Signed on the bottom, ''Manuel Olu...

Bowron New Zealand Four-Pelt Lambskin Rug. Luxurious long wool rug is made by the well-known Bowron company from New Zealand. Four similar pelts are s

5 Native American Zuni Bear Fetishes. Largest bear fetish measures approx. 1''H x 1 3/4''L.

Prehistoric Arrowheads In 2 Riker Boxes. Six arrowheads altogether. Largest measures approx. 2 1/4'' x 1''. Acquired in accordance w...

Native American Zuni Giraffe Fetish with turquoise eyes. Measures approx. 3 1/2''H x 1 1/4''W.

3 1940'S Native American Zuni Beaded Bolo Slides. Hand beaded cow heads with horns. Largest measures approx. 1 3/4''H x 3 1/4''W.

Vintage Three Legged Grinder With grinding stone. Measures approx. 3 1/2''h x 7 1/2''W. Does have some chips off edge.

3 Prehistoric Animal Bone Awls. Longest measures approx. 10 1/4''. Two have museum markings. Acquired in accordance with all state and feder...

Large Mace Spiro Stone Weapon Battleaxe, measures approx. 11.5''L x 6''W. Age & Origin Unknown.

Pre-Columbian Redware Traditional Burnished Smooth Bowl. Burnished smooth inside & outside. Traditonal Coiled Bowl. Measures approx. 3'&#...

Prehistoric Mimbres Incised Stone Paint Palette. This paint palette is charming as it has incising on the sides and along the rim of the palettle. The

Discoidal Quartz Stone Tool, measures approx. 1 7/8''L x 3.5''W. Age & Origin unknown.

Prehistoric Salado Corrugated Obliterated Bowl. As found perfect condition. Inside has been charcoal burnished to a nice black finish. Measures appro

1930-40 Large Pima Basket. Some damage to one side. Measures approx. 18''H x 17 1/2''W.

Large Stone Spearpoint & Mace Spiro Club. Age & Origin Unknown. Spearhead measures approx. 9'' L x 2.25''W.

Prehistoric Hohokum Bowl. Has Museum number on the bottom. Some hair line cracks on outside. Measures approx. 2 7/8''H x 5 1/2''W. A...

Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Jar. As found, has been glued, not professionally and has some tape inside. Some missing pieces. Measures approx. 8&...

Bird Effigy Snake Stone Pipe, measures approx. 9.25''L x 2.25''W x 2.25''H. There is a snake running up the handle and the ...

Prehistoric Anasazi Dipper. Black on white design inside and on the handle. Has been glued. Measures approx. 3 3/4''H x 5''W. Some p...

Prehistoric Mimbres Child's Bowl. As found has some missing pieces and has been glued. Measures approx. 2 1/2''H x 2 3/4''W. Acq...

Miami Co. Ohio Stone Pocket Axe, axe measures approx. 6.25''L x 3.25''W x 1.50''H. 3/4 Grooved, Age & Origin Unknown.

Prehistoric Salado Jar. Reddish color, some texturing on the outside and some chips on rim. Measures approx. 4''H x 5 1/4''W.

Prehistoric Basketry Sandal. Contained on paper in plastic covering. Measures approx. 10''L x 5''W. Says on paper: ''Sandal ...

French Trade Silver Gorget strung on String. Silver test not run on this item. Dugin Lee Co., Miss. Age & Origin Unknown. Measures approx.4....

Prehistoric Casas Grande Polychrome Bowl. Polychrome bowl has two handles on either side. In as found condition, no restoration, no cracks, no holes,

Prehistoric Straw Sandal & Arrowhead Tool. Very rare find. The tool is a clamp made of stick, hide and arrowhead. Function of this tool is unkno...

Mississippi Stone Medicinal Tube Pipe, measures approx. 7''L x 1.25''W. Double Lobed, Age & Origin Unknown

Prehistoric Anasazi Utilitarian Bowl. Textured on the outside, as found condition. Traditional hand-coiled bowl. Measures approx. 4 3/4''H...

Mimbres Prehistoric Bowl Pipe. Measures approx. 1 3/4''H x 1 5/8''W. Some chips from rim, as found condition, minor rim damage. Acqu...

PreColumbian Red Ware Utilitarian Jar. Complete bowl is intact with the only damage is some chips out of the rim. Measures approx. 8 3/4''h...

Prehistoric Mimbres Clay Bear. As found condition, missing tip of one ear and part of the tail. Measures approx. 1 1/2''H x 2''L. Ac...

Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Bowl. Fine lines on the outside with decoration of different design near rim. Has been glued. Some chipping on rim. Me

3 Native American Fetish. Two Flat Fetish, one reddish and one is grey. Two red ones have holes in the middle. Largest measures approx. 1'' ...

Prehistoric PreColumbian Two Toned Miniature Jar. As found condition, no breaks, cracks or restoration. Some chips on rim. Measures approx. 3'&...