Desert West Auction Dec. 12th & 13th

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We're pleased to be presenting items from Bill & Lois Whittredge's (Las Cruces, New Mexico) Native American Collection

Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetish & Pottery. Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luiz Ortiz, Briana & Gaby V. S. & Daniel Gonzales. Mexican Southwestern Rugs, Oaxacan Alebrijes, Pottery & Jewelry. Original Acrylic Paintings and Beadwork by Kathy Kills Thunder. Estate Antiques & Collectibles.
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3 Mata Ortiz Pottery Javelina Pigs by Fito Tena1271 - 3 Mata Ortiz Pottery Javelina Pigs by Fito Tena
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Javelina Pigs by Fito Tena, largest measures 3'' x 1.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7.51271A - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Nugget Ring, Size 7.5, 8.8g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Charms and Pendants, Mostly Sterling1272 - Collection of Charms and Pendants, Mostly Sterling
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Collection of Charms and Pendants, Mostly Sterling, longest measures 1.5''L, includes some Milagros
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to wward2300 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rabbit by Fito Tena1273 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rabbit by Fito Tena
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rabbit by Fito Tena, measures 2'' x 2''
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.51273A - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5, shadowbox design, measures .5'' x .5'', 3.3g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Hardcover Books by Ross Calvin & Manuscript1274 - 2 Hardcover Books by Ross Calvin & Manuscript
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2 Hardcover Books by Ross Calvin & Manuscript, #1 Sky Determines: An Interpretation of the Southwest by Ross Calvin c. 1965 University of New Me...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Prehispanic Mexican Art, Hardback Book1275 - Prehispanic Mexican Art, Hardback Book
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Prehispanic Mexican Art by Paul Westheim, Alberto Ruz, Pedro Armillas, Ricardo de Robina, and Alfonse Caso, c. 1972 by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New Y...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Contemporary Native American Beaded War Club1276 - Contemporary Native American Beaded War Club
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Contemporary Native American Beaded War Club, measures 21''L
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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4 Mata Ortiz Pottery Clay Rings1277 - 4 Mata Ortiz Pottery Clay Rings
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4 Mata Ortiz Pottery Clay Rings, largest measures 5''D, one is yarn covered
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to uglyotter for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rabbit by Dulces Melero1278 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rabbit by Dulces Melero
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Rabbit by Dulces N. Melero, measures 12.5'' x 7'' x 8'', signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Cultures of Native North Americans, Hardback Book1279 - Cultures of Native North Americans, Hardback Book
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The Cultures of Native North Americans edited by Christian F. Feest c. 2000 Konemann Publishers, Hardback Book, 480pgs. comes in original book jacket
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to losttribes for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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2 Navajo Pottery Pipes and 1 Pottery Boot1280 - 2 Navajo Pottery Pipes and 1 Pottery Boot
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2 Native American Navajo Pottery Pipes and 1 Pottery Boot, longest measures 2'' x 4''
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Turtle by Dulces N. Melero1281 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Turtle by Dulces N. Melero
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Turtle by Dulces N. Melero, measures 5''H x 10''L, signed by artist, right front foot has been glued (toes)
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to seamanage for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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1940-1950 Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug1282 - 1940-1950 Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug
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940-1950 Native American Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug, measures 29'' x 59'', 2 tassels fully intact, the other 2 are very short, some blee...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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2 Pair of Native American Moccasins1283 - 2 Pair of Native American Moccasins
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2 Pair of Native American Moccasins, longest measures 11'' end to end x 4''W, one is hand beaded and the other is brown and white co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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8 Vol. of The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde 19271284 - 8 Vol. of The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde 1927
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8 Volumes of The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde c. 1927 Wm. H. Wise & Company New York City, includes the following volumes: Criticisms and Revi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Collection of Southwestern Jewelry1285 - Collection of Southwestern Jewelry
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Collection of Southwestern Jewelry, largest is Santo Domingo Shell Pendant measuring 3''L, mostly sterling silver, some Native American Nava...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1940's Native American Navajo Textile Rug1286 - 1940's Native American Navajo Textile Rug
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1940's Native American Navajo Textile Rug, measures 19'' x 30'', selvage on one end has damage
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Cowboy Powder Horn1287 - Vintage Cowboy Powder Horn
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Vintage Powder Horn, measures 9''L x 2''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to wward2300 for (10.00 + 2.00BP) = 12.00
 
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Antique Estate Sterling Silver Jewelry Collection1288 - Antique Estate Sterling Silver Jewelry Collection
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Antique Estate Sterling Silver Jewelry Collection, largest is the iris pin measuring 3'' x 2'', 64.38g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios1289 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, measures 8''D x 8''H, signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired li...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Norwegian Wood Sled1290 - Vintage Norwegian Wood Sled
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Vintage Norwegian Wood Sled, measures 34.5''L x 13.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to losttribes for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jars1290A - 3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jars
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jars, tallest measures 5.5'' x 6'', Hummingbird Pulled Spout Vase by Selia Crus, large Seed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Antique Dutch Ice Skates1291 - Pair of Antique Dutch Ice Skates
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Pair of Antique Dutch Ice Skates, measure 13''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Hat Bands1292 - Plains Indian Beaded Hat Bands
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Native American Plains Indian Beaded Hat Bands, longest measures 25''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Tohono O'odham Pine Needle Lidded Basket1293 - Tohono O'odham Pine Needle Lidded Basket
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Native American Tohono O'odham Pine Needle Lidded Basket, measures 8'' x 10''
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Leaving El Dorado by Joann Mazzio, Hardback Book1294 - Leaving El Dorado by Joann Mazzio, Hardback Book
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Leaving El Dorado by Joann Mazzio, Hardback Book c. 1993 Houghton Mifflin Publishing 170 pgs. and hand signed by author, comes in original book jacket
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Dice, Dice Cups, and Poker Chips1295 - Antique Dice, Dice Cups, and Poker Chips
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Antique Dice, Dice Cups, and Poker Chips (in revolving caddy), caddy measures 10''D x 4.5''H, cups are monogrammed C.H.G.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Plains Indian Suede Beaded Pipe Bag1296 - Plains Indian Suede Beaded Pipe Bag
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Native American Plains Indian Suede Beaded Pipe Bag. Intricate bead work adorns this suede leather bag in turquoise, red, black & yellow colors,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Manuel Moya1297 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Manuel Moya
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Manuel Moya, measures 6.25''D x 7.5''H, signed by artist, features red Paquime' inspired lines...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of 6 Trinket Boxes1298 - Collection of 6 Trinket Boxes
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Collection of 6 Trinket Boxes, largest measures 2'' x 4''
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Southwestern Style Jewelry, Mostly Sterling Silver1299 - Southwestern Style Jewelry, Mostly Sterling Silver
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Southwestern Style Jewelry, Mostly Sterling Silver, 200+ grams in total wt., a few of the pieces need repaired
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Sandoval1300 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Sandoval
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Large Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Graciela Sandoval, measures 10'' x 12'', beautiful gun metal finish, signed by artist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Collection of 7 Hand Carved Cats Made in Indonesia1301 - Collection of 7 Hand Carved Cats Made in Indonesia
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Collection of 7 Hand Carved Cats Made in Indonesia, includes 2 painted long tailed cats made from Albezia Wood ring holders, 4 natural wood (hibiscus
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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3 Metal Wall Art Horses2000 - 3 Metal Wall Art Horses
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3 Metal Wall Art Horses, measures 8'' x 10'', ready to hang
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Seminole Pine Needle Basket2001 - Vintage Seminole Pine Needle Basket
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Vintage Native American Seminole Pine Needle Basket, measures 3'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Tohono O'odham Mini Horse Hair Figural Baskets2002 - 2 Tohono O'odham Mini Horse Hair Figural Baskets
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2 Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Horse Hair Figural Baskets, measures 3'' x 1'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to jacleaves for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Zuni Hand Carved Eagle Fetish by Kent Banteah2003 - Zuni Hand Carved Eagle Fetish by Kent Banteah
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Eagle Fetish by Kent Banteah, signed by artist, turquoise eyes
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Fine Porcelain French Limoge Sauce Dish2004 - Antique Fine Porcelain French Limoge Sauce Dish
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Antique Fine Porcelain French Limoge Sauce Dish, 14Kt Gold Trimmed, measures 3'' x 6'', hallmarked on bottom of dish
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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3 Native American Navajo Sand Paintings, Signed2004A - 3 Native American Navajo Sand Paintings, Signed
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have 3 Native American Navajo Sand Paintings, Signed, largest measures 16'' square, #1 Yei Bei Chai Dancer by...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Wooden Butter Press2005 - Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Wooden Butter Press
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Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Wooden Butter Press, measures 4'' x 2''
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed2006 - 2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed
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2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed, #1 Pulled Spout by Lorena Gonzalez Rios and #2 Eye Dazzler by Angelica Bugarini, largest measures 7.75...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2006A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting Playful Ponies by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to ckfuller for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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1950 Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Pin2008 - 1950 Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Pin
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1950 Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Pin, measures .5'' x 2.5'', 12.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1950 Navajo Sterling Bead & Turquoise Earrings2009 - 1950 Navajo Sterling Bead & Turquoise Earrings
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1950 Native American Navajo Sterling Bead & Turquoise Earrings, measure 4''L x 1''W, 11.4g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 7.752010 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 7.75
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7.75, measures .75''L x 5/8''W, 4.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to lottaburger for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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1950 Navajo 6 Strand Shell Heishi Necklace2011 - 1950 Navajo 6 Strand Shell Heishi Necklace
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1950 Native American Navajo 6 Strand Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 24'' end to end, sterling cones
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl2011A - Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl, largest measures 2'', both are hallmarked
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1950 Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin2012 - 1950 Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin
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1950 Native American Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin, measures 1'' x 1.5'', 4.3g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Silver Turquoise Double Hummingbird Ring, 112013 - Zuni Silver Turquoise Double Hummingbird Ring, 11
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Double Hummingbird Ring by Dickie Quandelacy (1953-present), Size 11, hallmarked and stamped sterling,
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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