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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Framed Wooden Marquetry Native American Art2036 - Framed Wooden Marquetry Native American Art
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Framed Wooden Marquetry Native American picture. Picture is of a Native American Chief. Measures 15.5'' x 12''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to california.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Carved Chinese Jade Fetishes2037 - Carved Chinese Jade Fetishes
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Set of three carved Chinese Jade fetishes-an ox, mouse, and a cat. Largest measures 2.5'' L x 1.25'' H x 1.25''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Southwestern Design Ceramic Vase2038 - Southwestern Design Ceramic Vase
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Southwestern design ceramic vase in pastel colors. Measures 11'' H x 9'' D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Carved Arrowhead and Bead Necklace2039 - Carved Arrowhead and Bead Necklace
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Carved arrowhead and bead necklace with turquoise spacer beads. Necklace measures 24.75'' end to end. Arrowheads measure 2.5'' L x...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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1940's Santo Domingo Thunderbird Necklace2040 - 1940's Santo Domingo Thunderbird Necklace
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1940's Santo Domingo Thunderbird Necklace. String tied with coral, chip turquoise, fish and fish rock. The black is vinyl records. Necklace m...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to poodlepare.. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Vintage Signed Numbered Horse Etching - Herman2041 - Vintage Signed Numbered Horse Etching - Herman
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Vintage signed numbered horse etching by Herman. Measures 7 3/8'' x 7 3/8''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Sterling Ruby, Sapphire and White Topaz Ring2042 - Sterling Ruby, Sapphire and White Topaz Ring
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Sterling ruby, sapphire and white topaz ring. Marked 925. Size 8.7. Measures .5'' W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 7474 for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Metal Horse Head Wall Art2043 - Metal Horse Head Wall Art
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Metal horse head wall art. Measures 8'' square.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Vintage 1940's Paper Mache Cat2044 - Vintage 1940's Paper Mache Cat
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Vintage 1940's Paper Mache Cat with glass eyes. Pale pink in color. Measures 4.25'' W x 5.25'' L x 6.5'' H.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Collection of Native American Christmas Ornaments2045 - Collection of Native American Christmas Ornaments
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Collection of Native American Christmas Ornaments, six pieces. Set includes two wooden kachinas, one pair leather moccasins, one 1987 Navajo pot by Ne
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to poodlepare.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Small Jar Two Tone Red Cream2045A - Mata Ortiz Small Jar Two Tone Red Cream
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Mata Ortiz Small Jar Two Tone Red Cream. Exquisite football shape jar with swirls of geometric designs. It is either or unsigned or the signature is h
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Sterling Pin2045B - Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Sterling Pin
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Native American Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Sterling Pin, measures approx. 2.25'' L x 1''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to crazihorse.. for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Australian Turquoise Pendant2045C - Navajo Sterling Australian Turquoise Pendant
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Navajo Sterling Australian Turquoise Pendant, measures approx. 2.25L x 1.5''W. Australian Turquoise sometimes called Gaspeite has a wonderf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to artkollector for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Mexican Tin Nativity Scene2046 - Mexican Tin Nativity Scene
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Mexican Tin Nativity Scene. Set includes ten pieces plus punched tin box. Very colorful. Measures 3 3/8'' L x 1'' x 2 3/8''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to fantoman for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Peruvian Pottery Tea Set2047 - Peruvian Pottery Tea Set
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Peruvian Pottery Tea Set, glazed, geometric rim designs. Brown, red and green in color. Pottery is marked Consorcio Ceramico and Nazia-Peru. Set inc
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Three Knives from India2048 - Three Knives from India
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Set of three knives from India. Each knife is in a leather scabbard with two small throwing knives. The handle has metal and wood inlay. There is etch
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Copper Mexican Tray2049 - Vintage Copper Mexican Tray
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Vintage Copper Mexican Tray, Etched fish in center along with Aztec designs and floral etching around edge. Very large. Wear and tear. Measures 23 3/
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Pottery by N. Tansing2050 - Native American Pottery by N. Tansing
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Native American Pottery by N. Tansing, buff color with black and brown petroglyph and geometric designs. Signed on bottom N. Tansing ''South...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Incised Pot by Terry Smith2051 - Navajo Incised Pot by Terry Smith
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Navajo Incised Pot by Terry Smith, number 209582, stylized feathers and geometric designs. Warm earth tone colors. Pulled spout. Signed on bottom.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Incised Pottery by Tsosie2052 - Navajo Incised Pottery by Tsosie
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Native American Navajo Incised Pottery by Tsosie,Earth tones, stylized feather design as well as geometric shapes. Bottom is signed by artist. Measu
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet by Jason Largo2052A - Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet by Jason Largo
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet by Jason Largo, measures approx. 6.25'' inside measurement including space x 1.75''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet by Emerson2052B - Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet by Emerson
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet by Bill Emerson. Old look with raised silver flowers on the top of the bracelet. Measures approx. 7.5'' in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Hardback Bureau of American Ethnology 1913-19142053 - Hardback Bureau of American Ethnology 1913-1914
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Hardback Bureau of American Ethnology 1913-1914, the 35th annual report. Smithsonian Institution Washington DC. Copyright 1921. Cover has some stainin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Northwest Coast Style Totem Poles2054 - Northwest Coast Style Totem Poles
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Northwest Coast Style Totem Poles, one is marked Raven Frog Bear, museum replicas, pottery, nicely done and true to form. largest measures 10'&...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Stone Spearhead2055 - Stone Spearhead
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Stone Spearhead, black and brown in color. Age and origin unknown. Measures 4 1/4'' L x 1 1/4'' W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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/
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
 
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