Desert West Auction Aug 25th & 26th

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Native American Art,Pottery,Kachinas,Jewelry and Navajo Rugs. Estate Jewelry, Antiques & Collectibles. Mexican and Cowboy Memarobelia. Something for everyone.
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Stone Spearhead2056 - Stone Spearhead
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Stone Spearhead, red and brown in color. Age and origin unknown. Measures 5 1/8'' L x 1 3/4'' W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Stone Spearhead2057 - Stone Spearhead
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Stone Spearhead, golden brown in color. Age and origin unknown. Measures 4 3/8'' L x 1 3/8'' W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Stone Arrowheads2058 - Stone Arrowheads
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Stone Arrowheads, large collection, various colors. Age and origin unknown. App.. measurement of largest is 1 1/2'' l.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Stone Axe2059 - Stone Axe
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Stone Axe, heavy 3/4 groove, flat bottom, age and origin unknown. Measures 6 3/4'' x 3.5''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of Ironwood Carvings2060 - Collection of Ironwood Carvings
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Collection of Ironwood Carvings, various birds. Largest measures 9'' x 5'' x 6 1/2''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Bowl - Mario Olivas2060A - Mata Ortiz Pottery Bowl - Mario Olivas
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Bowl - Mario Olivas. Polychrome flying saucer shaped bowl with geometric designs around top half and horizontal triangles on the bo
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Ironwood Carvings2061 - Ironwood Carvings
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Set of four ironwood carvings, includes roadrunner, quail, loon, and waterfowl. Roadrunner has tan topknot. Largest measures 12'' L x 3'...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Ironwood Turtle Carvings2062 - Ironwood Turtle Carvings
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Ironwood Turtle Carvings, one tortoise and one sea turtle. Detailed carving on shells. Largest measures 7 1/2'' L x 5 1/14'' x 2...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Hardback Bureau of American Ethnology 1913-19142063 - Hardback Bureau of American Ethnology 1913-1914
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Hardback Bureau of American Ethnology 1913-1914, Smithsonian Institution, 35th Annual Report. Copyright 1921. Wear and tear on cover. Measures 11 1/
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ijamar23 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Butter Churn2064 - Vintage Butter Churn
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Vintage Butter Churn, the handle reads 21HQ. The bottom of the jar reads SCC. The metal parts on lid have some rust. Measures approx. 7'' x...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Softback Bureau of American Ethnology 1928-19292065 - Softback Bureau of American Ethnology 1928-1929
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Softback Bureau of American Ethnology 1928-1929, Forty-Sixth Annual Report, Smithsonian Institution Washington DC. Copyright 1930. Measures 11 1/8&#...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Native American Artifact Collection2066 - Native American Artifact Collection
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Native American Artifact Collection, set includes stone hoe, wooden pipe, double hafted spearhead, nose ring, and photo. Age and origin unknown. Lar
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Framed Print ''An American Princess''2067 - Vintage Framed Print ''An American Princess''
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Vintage Framed Print ''An American Princess'' Copyright: The Thomas D. Murphy Co. Red Oak, Iowa.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Southwest Subject Books and Magazines2068 - Southwest Subject Books and Magazines
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Five Southwest Subject Books and Magazines: Tapestry of a Common Man, poetry signed by Lakota author James H. Starkey; Tension and Harmony: The Navaj
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Two Collector Books on Native American Subjects2069 - Two Collector Books on Native American Subjects
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Two Collector Books on Native American Subjects. Harmony By Hand, Art of the Southwest Indians Basketry, Weaving, Pottery with colored illustrations,
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
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Carved Wooden Rattlesnake Directional Wall Hanging2070 - Carved Wooden Rattlesnake Directional Wall Hanging
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Carved Wooden Rattlesnake Directional Wall Hanging. Bent wooded snake frame with largest central coiled snake. Unique and interesting. 26&3/8...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Black Metal Folk Art Rocking Horse2071 - Black Metal Folk Art Rocking Horse
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Black Metal Folk Art Rocking Horse. Fanciful sheet metal horse rocks in place. Measures 16.5''Lx9-1/8''Hx2.75''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
 
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Vintage U.S. Army Tin Drinking Cup2072 - Vintage U.S. Army Tin Drinking Cup
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Vintage U.S. Army Tin Drinking Cup. Rusted but in good condition. The handle is marked, ''U.S.'' and on the bottom ''787'...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Vintage Cast Iron Bell2073 - Vintage Cast Iron Bell
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Vintage Cast Iron Bell. Great old bell, very heavy. The cow's head has ''USA'' down its nose. Measures 13''Lx9''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ham1958 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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2 Framed Navajo Sand Paintings2074 - 2 Framed Navajo Sand Paintings
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2 Framed Navajo Sand Paintings. One sand painting is of the ''Chiricahua Sun'' and is signed on the back. It has a tear in the outsi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ijamar23 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Hand Painted Framed Tile Southwest Scene -Hagstrom2075 - Hand Painted Framed Tile Southwest Scene -Hagstrom
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Hand Painted Framed Tile Southwest Scene -Hagstrom. Charming scene of the southwest desert painted and signed ''hagstrom.'' The tile...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Bowl - Tito Enriquez2075A - Mata Ortiz Marbleized Bowl - Tito Enriquez
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Bowl - Tito Enriquez. Exceptionally fine bowl by Tito Enriquez. Marbleized background with red and black squares (some with an X
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Carved Wooden Piano Musical Jewelry Box2076 - Carved Wooden Piano Musical Jewelry Box
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Carved Wooden Piano Musical Jewelry Box. Beautiful wood piano. The top opens and, if you've wound it up, it will play ''You Were Always ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to crazihorse.. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mini Jeweler's Anvil2077 - Mini Jeweler's Anvil
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Mini Jeweler's Anvil. This small solid metal anvil measures 3.75''Lx1.5''Hx1-3/8''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to playadragon for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Two Pottery Boats of Sea Life2078 - Two Pottery Boats of Sea Life
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Two Pottery Boats of Sea Life. First oat has a couple in the boat with foodstuffs, birds and more. The second boat has 4 mermaids in a boat of flow
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
 
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Mexican Folk Art Angel Looking Through Window Box2079 - Mexican Folk Art Angel Looking Through Window Box
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Mexican Folk Art Clay Angel Looking Through a Window in a wooden box. Glass top slides for arranging and cleaning. Measures 6''H x 9'&#...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Native American Subject Books; 1- 1897 Scrapbook2080 - 2 Native American Subject Books; 1- 1897 Scrapbook
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2 Native American Subject Books and 1- 1897 Scrapbook. Book one is ANASAZI, Pioneer Explorer Southwest Ruins, a biography by McNitt. Book two, SANTA
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Soft Tanned Deer Hide Wrappings and Moccasins2081 - Soft Tanned Deer Hide Wrappings and Moccasins
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Soft Tanned Deer Hide Wrappings and Moccasins. Soft tan wrappings are approx. 72''H and ties 57''L . Moccasins are dark brown, 11....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Smithsonian Report of the US National Museum, 18902082 - Smithsonian Report of the US National Museum, 1890
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Smithsonian Report of the US National Museum, 1890 for the year ending June 30, 1888. This 875 page hardbound book has a lot of information! The cove
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Folk Art Wooden Wagon Replica with Turning Wheels2083 - Folk Art Wooden Wagon Replica with Turning Wheels
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Folk Art Wooden Wagon Replica with Turning Wheels. 9.5''H x 16''l x 4''W. Front axel turns. Box can be lifted off frame. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Collection of 10 Varied Pocket Knives2084 - Collection of 10 Varied Pocket Knives
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Collection of 10 Varied Pocket Knives. Longest is 4.5''. One from Mesa Verde, some salesman advertisements and some have keychain links.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Four Sets of Trading Cards, Famous Western Cowboys2085 - Four Sets of Trading Cards, Famous Western Cowboys
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Four Sets of Trading Cards, Famous Western Cowboys. Two Rex Allen sets; comic card set and Western Films set. One 70 card set of Roy Rogers collecto
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Large Black on Black Pot2086 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Large Black on Black Pot
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Large Black on Black Pot. Geometric designs and signed by Tomas Azuna. 10''H x 12 diameter. Beautiful in the light.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Native American Set of Sand Paintings2087 - Native American Set of Sand Paintings
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Native American Set of Sand Paintings. First is ''Male Thunderbird'' both are by Walter H. Chee of Sheep Spring, NM. The second is ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sand Painting with Wood Carving -Benally2087A - Navajo Sand Painting with Wood Carving -Benally
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Navajo Sand Painting with Wood Carving. This beautiful scene from inside a hogan is by Thomas Benally, #126,663. Small turquoise cabochons highlight
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ijamar23 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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German 1900's Bayonet in Leather Scabbard2088 - German 1900's Bayonet in Leather Scabbard
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German WWI Bayonet in Leather Scabbard. 27''L x 4'' metal handle. Stamped ALEX.COPPEL and Number 70083. Collectors will like this ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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6 Book Set of Famous Personalities of the Past2089 - 6 Book Set of Famous Personalities of the Past
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6 Book Set of Famous Personalities of the Past. 5 books are the Lamparski editions of WHATEVER BECAME OF...? all hardback with original book covers.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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German Vintage Wooden Schatz, 8 Day Cuckoo Clock2090 - German Vintage Wooden Schatz, 8 Day Cuckoo Clock
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German Vintage Wooden Schatz, 8 Day Cuckoo Clock. Has been repaired. Schatz introduced their first cuckoo clocks in 1950. They are 8-day clocks with
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Museum Quality Jar - Tito Enriquez2090A - Mata Ortiz Museum Quality Jar - Tito Enriquez
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Mata Ortiz Museum Quality Jar - Tito Enriquez. Very exceptional jar is highly burnished, has sought-after thin walls. The design patterns and marbleiz
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to poodlepare.. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Native American Santa Clara Three Pot Set2091 - Native American Santa Clara Three Pot Set
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Native American Santa Clara Three Pot Set. Woven handled pot is 3''H x 2.5''W and has wear on outside. The red pot is 3''H...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Native American Set of Sand Paintings2092 - Native American Set of Sand Paintings
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Native American Set of Sand Paintings. 1) ''Male Camel'' is 12'' x 12'' artist Walter H. Chee signed. Sheep Spring...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Small Polychromatic Acoma Pot2093 - Native American Small Polychromatic Acoma Pot
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Native American Small Polychromatic Acoma Pot. Signed ''Becky P. Acoma, NM on the bottom. Measures 3''H x 2.5'' Diameter. S...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of Cowboy Music,Photos,Songbooks & More2094 - Collection of Cowboy Music,Photos,Songbooks & More
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Collection of Cowboy Music,Photos,Songbooks & More. Songbooks by Jenny Lou Carson and The Arkansas Woodchoppers Cowboy Songs. Sheet music incl...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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1930 Maricopa Red Clay Frog Effigy Bowl2095 - 1930 Maricopa Red Clay Frog Effigy Bowl
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Maricopa Red Clay Frog Effigy Pottery Bowl. 7''H x 10''W. Pressure Crack has been stabilized. There are four large frogs frolicki...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Stone Double Head Ax Blade2096 - Stone Double Head Ax Blade
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Stone Double Head Ax Blade. Age and origin unknown. 2.75''H x 4''L
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Ten Western Themed DVD's2097 - Ten Western Themed DVD's
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10 Western Theme DVD's. Three never opened. Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Harry Carey, Clint Eastwood, Hop-a-Long Cassidy and Tex Ritter and more of...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Collection of SW Pottery Sherds2098 - Collection of SW Pottery Sherds
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Collection of SW Pottery Sherds. Miscellaneous colors. Age and tribes unknown. Approximately 8 pounds.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Necklace - Martinez2098A - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Necklace - Martinez
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Pendant Necklace by Richard Martinez. Beads are designed by Navajo artist Mary Plummer. Nec
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Sand Painting and Carved Wood-- Thomas Benally2099 - Navajo Sand Painting and Carved Wood-- Thomas Benally
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Navajo Sand Painting and Wood Carved Wall Hanging. The edges are sand and sand is mixed in various highlights. Signed by artist Thomas Benally, 1999
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to grottman for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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9 Mini Pueblo Pots, Santo Domingo, Acoma, Jemez2100 - 9 Mini Pueblo Pots, Santo Domingo, Acoma, Jemez
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Native American 9 Santo Domingo, Acoma, Jemez Pueblo Pots. Fantastic collection of various Pueblo pottery. Most are signed on the bottom. The largest
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to berdena.fr.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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