Desert West Auction Dec 10th & 11th

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Native American Jewelry, Art, Pottery, Folk Art & Navajo Rugs. Estate Collectibles & Antiques. Some Items sold for the benefit of the High Desert Humane Society, Silver City, NM, donated by John Carlisle, NC. Jewlery Auction on Dec. 11th. Regular Auciton on Dec. 10th.
Condition of items vary. We welcome email and telephone inquiries as to condition prior to the auction. Some items might have some staining, slight or pulled thread wear, rubbed places, etc. due to normal wear and tear. Any exceptional wear will be noted in the description of each item.
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Antique Glass Oil Lamp1209 - Antique Glass Oil Lamp
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Antique Glass Oil Lamp with purple glass base. Brass center ''1886 Patent Dec. 10.67'' on wick turner. Chimney has been replaced....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jesus Tena1210 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jesus Tena
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar-Jesus Tena. Measures 7.5''Hx9''W. Signed on the bottom, ''Jesus Tena.'' Buyers Pay Actual ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to eliyesh for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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1958 ''Paint the Wind'' by Alberta Hannum1211 - 1958 ''Paint the Wind'' by Alberta Hannum
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''Paint the Wind'' by Alberta Hannum,illustrated with paintings by Beatien Yazz, 1958. Viking Press. Story of a Navajo boy, Jimmy...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Tin Watering Can Electric Recirculation Fountain1212 - Tin Watering Can Electric Recirculation Fountain
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Tin Watering Can Electric With Recirculation Fountain. Measures 17''Hx19''W. Buyers Pay Actual Shipping and Handling Charges(see ter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Black Trader's Traveling Jewelry Case1213 - Black Trader's Traveling Jewelry Case
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Black Trader's Traveling Jewelry Case with Trays Inside and Two Keys. 20''H x 9''D x 15''L. Latches secure top and han...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Indian Chief Print, Signed/Numbered by O'Hanlon1214 - Indian Chief Print, Signed/Numbered by O'Hanlon
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Indian Chief Print, Signed/Numbered by O'Hanlon. Artist Chas. A. O'Hanlon, dated Dec. 1927. Print is 16/200. Measures 9 7/8'' x 12...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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''Duke of Africa'' Original Kills Thunder1215 - ''Duke of Africa'' Original Kills Thunder
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''Duke of Africa'' Original Kills Thunder painting. Acrylic on canvas. 18x24''. Signed and dated by artist. Buyers Pay A...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Dancer Painting by Adee Dodge1216 - Navajo Dancer Painting by Adee Dodge
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Navajo Dancer Painting by Adee Dodge. Matted painting, visual measures 12''x9''. On back of painting it says,''A copyrighted...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Santa Clara Redware Olla-Stone Polished1217 - Santa Clara Redware Olla-Stone Polished
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Santa Clara Redware Olla-Stone Polished. Measures 10'' x 8 3/4''. Artist signed, faint hallmark. Buyers Pay Actual Shipping and Ha...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Photo of Prairie Farm Thrasher & Horses1218 - Vintage Photo of Prairie Farm Thrasher & Horses
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Vintage Photo of Prairie Farm Thrasher Pulled by Horses. 9.5'' x 8''/ Some stains near bottom and matting is water stained. Pictu...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Advancing the American Frontier''1219 - Advancing the American Frontier''
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''Wells Fargo,Advancing the American Frontier''Book by Edward Hungerford, 1949, 274 pages. Hardback, clean and in very good conditi...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Black on Tan Textured Jar by Jesus Tena1220 - Mata Ortiz Black on Tan Textured Jar by Jesus Tena
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Mata Ortiz Black on Tan Textured Jar-Jesus Tena. Textured rim. Measures 10.5''Hx9.5''W. Signed on bottom, ''Jesus Tena.'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to jebber for (40.00 + 7.20BP) = 47.20
 
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Framed Sculptured Leather Portrait Striped Wolfe1221 - Framed Sculptured Leather Portrait Striped Wolfe
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Framed Sculptured Leather Portrait ''Striped Wolfe''. Image size is 9 1/2'' x 13 1/2''. Signed by artist ''B...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to 2473eg for (35.00 + 6.30BP) = 41.30
 
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Two Large Paperback John Ford Books1222 - Two Large Paperback John Ford Books
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Two Large Collectible Paperback Books, John Ford . ''The Western Films of John Ford'' 1974 by J. A. Place and ''The Non-West...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Pottery By Martha Hedez1223 - Mata Ortiz Pottery By Martha Hedez
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Mata Ortiz Pottery By Martha Hedez. Polychrome pottery with geometrical designs and some etching. Measures approx. 9 3/4''H x 6 1/2''...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to tkbearss for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Vintage Collection Black Memorabilia1224 - Vintage Collection Black Memorabilia
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Vintage Collection Black Memorabilia. Includes 2 match books, 2 framed items, 2 post cards and 1 figurine. The frame with the '''Topsy&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Child's Tea Set 21 Pieces1225 - Vintage Child's Tea Set 21 Pieces
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Vintage Child's Tea Set 21 Pieces. The tea pitcher is 5''Hx5.25''W(spout to handle). Includes 4 cups (one with broken handle), 6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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1968 Edition of 1952 Book ''Indian Tribes of N.A.''1226 - 1968 Edition of 1952 Book ''Indian Tribes of N.A.''
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1968 Edition of 1952 Book ''Indian Tribes of N.A.'' Full title is ''Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology Bul...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original Painting by Kills Thunder1227 - Original Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original art by Native American artist Kills Thunder. Signed and dated on back by artist. Titled ''Lady of the Pottery'' 16x20'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1974 Book ''Historic Pottery Pueblo Indians''  by Frank1228 - 1974 Book ''Historic Pottery Pueblo Indians'' by Frank
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1974 Book ''Historic Pottery Pueblo Indians''-Frank. Full title is ''Historic Pottery of the Pueblo Indians 1600-1880'&#...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Colorful Mexican Blanket1229 - Colorful Mexican Blanket
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Colorful Mexican Blanket. Measures 175''x58''. Buyers Pay Actual Shipping and Handling Charges(see terms and conditions for more inf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to wwolfie55 for (40.00 + 7.20BP) = 47.20
 
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Original Painting by Kills Thunder1230 - Original Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original art by Native American artist Kills Thunder. Untitled, signed by artist. 18''x36''. Subject is Pueblo Indian girl. Buyer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to wwolfie55 for (30.00 + 5.40BP) = 35.40
 
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Watercolor and Ink Drawing by Robert Bowman1231 - Watercolor and Ink Drawing by Robert Bowman
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Watercolor and Ink Drawing by Robert Bowman. Scene of horse drawn wagon crossing railroad trestle. Measures 19.5''x14''. Signed in l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Weaving-Double Twill Saddle Blanket1232 - Navajo Weaving-Double Twill Saddle Blanket
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Navajo Weaving-Double Twill Saddle Blanket. Measures 62'' x 31''. Black, white & red traditional colors. Buyers Pay Actual Shi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to pegmk for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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1991 Book ''Am. Ind. Artifacts-Painter Collection''1233 - 1991 Book ''Am. Ind. Artifacts-Painter Collection''
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1991 Book ''Am. Ind. Artifacts-Painter Collection''. This is copy number 668 of 1000 and is signed by author Oct. 15, 1994. The full...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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New Early's Whitney 4 Point Wool Blanket1234 - New Early's Whitney 4 Point Wool Blanket
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New Early's Whitney 4 Point Wool Blanket. Never used blanket, measures 72''x99''. Buyers Pay Actual Shipping and Handling Charge...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1929 Book ''The Rain-Makers Indians of AZ NM1235 - 1929 Book ''The Rain-Makers Indians of AZ NM
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1929 Book ''The Rain-Makers Indians of AZ NM. The full title is ''The Rain-Makers Indians of Arizona and New Mexico'' by Mar...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Trader's Jewelry Case1236 - Trader's Jewelry Case
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Trader's Jewelry Case. Front folds down. There are 10 trays inside. Overall measurement is 16''Wx9''Dx12''H. Buyers Pay ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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1971 Book ''Indian Oratory''-W.C. Vanderwerth1237 - 1971 Book ''Indian Oratory''-W.C. Vanderwerth
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1971 Book ''Indian Oratory''-W.C. Vanderwerth. This hardback book's full title is ''Indian Oratory: Famous Speeches by N...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pendleton Child's Wool Blanket1239 - Pendleton Child's Wool Blanket
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Pendleton Child's Wool Blanket. Measures 5'2''x4'10'' (62''x58''). Has original tag. Buyers Pay Actual S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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1956 Book ''Pictorial History American Indian''1240 - 1956 Book ''Pictorial History American Indian''
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1956 Book ''A Pictorial History of the American Indian''. By Oliver La Farge. Measures 12.25''x9.5'' and has 270 pag...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Weaving- 5 Yei Figures1240A - Navajo Weaving- 5 Yei Figures
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Navajo Weaving- 5 Yei Figures. Measures 46'' x 29''. One corner has some unraveling, measuring approx. 2 1/4''. Bright co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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5 Pieces Pueblo Nativity Pottery By T Cajero1241 - 5 Pieces Pueblo Nativity Pottery By T Cajero
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5 Pieces Native American Pueblo Nativity Pottery By Teri Cajero. Largest piece measures approx. 3''H x 4 1/2''L. Buyers Pay Actual S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1977 Book ''Walk in Beauty'' by Anthony Berlant1242 - 1977 Book ''Walk in Beauty'' by Anthony Berlant
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1977 Book ''Walk in Beauty'' by Anthony Berlant. This hardback book, ''Walk in Beauty: The Navajo and Their Blankets'...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to rhoneranger for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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Native American Pueblo Dance Kilt Items1243 - Native American Pueblo Dance Kilt Items
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Native American Pueblo Dance Kilt Items. One is 30'' waist x 18'' L with tin noise makers. Some color fading with cleaning. Secon...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to wilsonplum.. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Griswold Cast Iron Lamb Cake Mold No. 8661244 - Griswold Cast Iron Lamb Cake Mold No. 866
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Griswold Cast Iron Lamb Cake Mold No. 866. The number 866 is embossed on the front bottom of mold and inside is the number 922. Measures 12.5'&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Original Painting by Kills Thunder,''Fire Woman''1245 - Original Painting by Kills Thunder,''Fire Woman''
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Original art by Native American artist Kills Thunder- ''Fire Woman''. Signed and dated by artist. 18x36''H. Buyers Pay Ac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Weaving-Crystal1246 - Navajo Weaving-Crystal
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Navajo Weaving-Crystal. Measures 92'' x 52''. Slight selvage binding issues. Buyers Pay Actual Shipping and Handling Charges(see ter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Framed Watercolor by DeLoyht-Arendt1247 - Framed Watercolor by DeLoyht-Arendt
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Framed Watercolor by DeLoyht-Arendt. Painting of Native American pots. Visual measures 8.5''x9.5''. In wood frame, with double mat. ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Weaving-Wide Ruins1248 - Navajo Weaving-Wide Ruins
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Navajo Weaving-Wide Ruins. Measures 33 1/2'' x 62''. Buyers Pay Actual Shipping and Handling Charges(see terms and conditions for mo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Apache Burden Basket Made by Evelyn Ward1249 - Apache Burden Basket Made by Evelyn Ward
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Native American Apache Burden Basket Made by Evelyn Ward. Large two color basket with deer hide leather trim. Made by Evelen Ward, San Carlos Apache,
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Rio Grande Yei Rug1250 - Rio Grande Yei Rug
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Mexican Yei Rug. Measures 26.5''x57.5''. Buyers Pay Actual Shipping and Handling Charges(see terms and conditions for more informati...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Two Native American Decorative Style Men's Shirts1251 - Two Native American Decorative Style Men's Shirts
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Two Native American Decorative Style Men's Shirts. Shirt One- Eagle or Thunderbird, hand embroidered in coral, turquoise and off white stitches...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Flag Dance Poncho and Pants1252 - Native American Flag Dance Poncho and Pants
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Native American Flag Dance Poncho and Pants. Blue yarn fringe approximately 15'' on top and pants. Top-shoulder to shoulder approx 18'&...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to kootaga for (5.00 + 0.90BP) = 5.90
 
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Chimayo Woven Vest1253 - Chimayo Woven Vest
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Chimayo New Mexico Woven Vest. About 30 minutes north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, lies the tiny commu
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Estimate : 25.00 - 500.00
Sold to oldguysw for (40.00 + 7.20BP) = 47.20
 
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