Desert West Auction Dec. 12th & 13th

Auction Details

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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Navajo Hand Carved Red Tail Hawk Kachina by Harvey1142Navajo Hand Carved Red Tail Hawk Kachina by Harvey
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1993 Native American Navajo Hand Carved Red Tail Hawk Kachina by Harvey, signed by artist and measures 12''H x 6.5''W x 5''D...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to myrnamooney for 36.00
Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1143Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Rivalry at Moon'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 16'' x 12'', signed by artist, Artist...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to lottaburger for 24.00
Native American Navajo German Silver Bead Necklace1143ANative American Navajo German Silver Bead Necklace
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Native American Navajo German Silver Bead Necklace, measures 22'' end to end, 87.4g in total wt.
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Native American Navajo Angel Branch Coral Necklace1144Native American Navajo Angel Branch Coral Necklace
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Native American Navajo Angel Branch Coral Necklace, measures 20'' end to end
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 8.251145Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 8.25
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 8.25, measures .75'', 5.7g in total wt.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Hair Comb11461950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Hair Comb
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1950 Stunning Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Hair Comb, measures 3''L x 3''W, 22.89g in total wt.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 1011471950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 10
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1950 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 10, hallmarked P, measures .75'' x 1''L, 15.6g in total wt.
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Sz 10.251147ANavajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Sz 10.25
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 10.25, stunning turquoise cab measures 1'', shank is stamped with arrow, ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to bajaguy for 42.00
Royston Turquoise Cabochon1148Royston Turquoise Cabochon
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Gorgeous Royston Turquoise Cabochon, measures .75'' x 1'', 4.96g in total wt.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Zuni Sterling Petit Point Turquoise Ring, Size 71149Zuni Sterling Petit Point Turquoise Ring, Size 7
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Petit Point Turquoise Ring, Size 7, measures 1.5''L, 3.4g in total wt.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Peruvian Carved Wood Retablo by Nicario Jimenez1150Peruvian Carved Wood Retablo by Nicario Jimenez
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Exquisite Peruvian Carved Wood Retablo by Nicario Jimenez, measures 13.5''L x 8.75''W x 3.75''H, opens up to reveal several ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Large Estate Decorative Mandala War Shield1151Large Estate Decorative Mandala War Shield
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Large Decorative Mandala War Shield, measures 25''D, embellished with rabbit fur, conchos, pottery, be...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
3 Native American Pueblo Cradle Boards11523 Native American Pueblo Cradle Boards
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3 Native American Pueblo Cradle Boards, longest measures 29''L x 9.75''W, all are in need of repair, the cedar one is Navajo, the wo...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet1152ANavajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x .75''W, stunning ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to jerryp520 for 156.00
Estate Mexican Rain Stick1153Estate Mexican Rain Stick
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Mexican Rain Stick, measures 30''L, embellished with yarn
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Prehistoric Casas Grandes Pottery Jar1155Prehistoric Casas Grandes Pottery Jar
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Pottery Jar, measures 6''H x 6''D, geometric lines and designs, has drill holes, chipping in rim area
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Native American Navajo Shield by Timothy Largo1155ANative American Navajo Shield by Timothy Largo
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Navajo Shield by Timothy Largo, measures 14''D, embellished with 2 tomahawks, feathers...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Estate 1915 Cherokee Carved Woman with Papoose1156Estate 1915 Cherokee Carved Woman with Papoose
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a 1915 Cherokee Carved Woman with Papoose, measures 8.5''H x 3''W x 1.75''Deep
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to mistermort for 60.00
Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet1156ANavajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 7'' which includes opening x 1.5''W, there is a ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Native American Navajo Koshare Clown Kachina1157Native American Navajo Koshare Clown Kachina
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Navajo Koshare Clown Kachina, measures 12''H x 6''W x 5''Deep, embelli...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder1158Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have an Older Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder, has stopper attached, measures 9''H x 5'&#...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Original Egg Creature by Gary Stevenson1159Original Egg Creature by Gary Stevenson
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Original Egg Creature by Gary Stevenson, measures 6''H x 4''W x 4.5''Deep, Stevenson is from Duck, VA and now makes his crea...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Mimbres Pottery Sherds and Partial Pots1160Mimbres Pottery Sherds and Partial Pots
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Native American Mimbres Pottery Sherds and Partial Pots, largest measures 6''H x 8''
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Vintage Mexican Saltillo Hand Woven Wool Runner1160AVintage Mexican Saltillo Hand Woven Wool Runner
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Vintage Mexican Saltillo Hand Woven Wool Runner, fringed ends and measures 116''L x 24''W, stunning colors
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to bajaguy for 66.00
Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder1161Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have an Older Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 5.5''H x 4.5''W, comes with s...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to sivee for 24.00
Navajo Original Painting by Ed Singer1162Navajo Original Painting by Ed Singer
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Native American Navajo Original Painting by Ed Singer, signed by artist, visual measures 28''L x 22''W, FYI: ''1951 Ed Singe...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Estate 1960 Hopi Whipper Hu Tungwup Kachina1163Estate 1960 Hopi Whipper Hu Tungwup Kachina
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a 1960 Hopi Whipper Hu Tungwup Kachina, measures 6''H x 3''W x 3''Deep, embellished with...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1164Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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2015 Original Acrylic Painting ''Sunshine'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist, Artist B...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to ropesandba.. for 48.00
Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Milk of Magnesia Bottle1165Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Milk of Magnesia Bottle
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Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Milk of Magnesia Bottle, measures 2'' x 3.5'' x 7''
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Vintage Hand Woven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug1165AVintage Hand Woven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug
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Vintage Hand Woven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug, measures 36''L x 30''W, some selvage damage in fringe area
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Estate Sleepy Eyed Native American Souvenir Doll1166Estate Sleepy Eyed Native American Souvenir Doll
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Sleepy Eyed Native American Souvenir Doll, measures 6''H x 3''W x 2''D, has paper labe...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Hand Beaded Wood Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder1167Hand Beaded Wood Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have an Older Hand Beaded Wood Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 3.75''H x 10.5''D, signed on bot...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
1952 Navajo Sand Paintings from Gallup New Mexico11681952 Navajo Sand Paintings from Gallup New Mexico
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a 1952 Framed Navajo Sand Paintings from Gallup, New Mexico, one is marked LEX, measure 8''H x 3.75'...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1982 Signed & Numbered Print by Vojislav Stamenic11691982 Signed & Numbered Print by Vojislav Stamenic
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1982 Signed & Numbered Print ''Western Madonna'' by Vojislav Stamenic (1931-2002), 48/50, hand signed and numbered by artist, vi...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Estate 1920 Navajo Handled Utility Basket1170Estate 1920 Navajo Handled Utility Basket
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a 1920 Native American Navajo Handled Utility Basket, measures 3''H x 12''D
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Traditional Navajo Yei Bei Chei Textile Rug1170ATraditional Navajo Yei Bei Chei Textile Rug
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Traditional Native American Navajo Yei Bei Chei Textile Rug from Lukachukai Arizona Area, measures 37''L x 34''W, beautiful colors, ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
Native American Bow and Arrows in Leather Quiver1171Native American Bow and Arrows in Leather Quiver
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Native American Bow and Arrows in Leather Quiver, embellished with rabbit fur, crystal, beads, feathers, small jawbone, round painted leather medallio
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Original 1950 Watercolor by Meyer Hiler1172Original 1950 Watercolor by Meyer Hiler
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Original 1950 Watercolor by Meyer Hiler, comes in antique frame, under glass, visual measures 9.25''L x 7.25''W, signed by artist
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Collection of 9 Native American Stone Arrowheads1173Collection of 9 Native American Stone Arrowheads
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Collection of 9 Native American Stone Arrowheads, longest measures 3''L x 2''W
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder1174Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have an Older Hand Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 5.5''H x 2''W x 2''De...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1986 Vojislav Stamenic Serbian Artist Print11751986 Vojislav Stamenic Serbian Artist Print
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1986 Vojislav Stamenic (1931-2002) Serbian Artist Print ''Rebirth of Earth'', visual measures 29''L x 14.25''W, doub...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Original Southwestern Watercolor by T. Johnson1175AOriginal Southwestern Watercolor by T. Johnson
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Original Southwestern Watercolor by T. Johnson, signed by artist, measures 14.5''L x 10.5'', matted, framed and under glass, depicts...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Antique Wooden Duck Decoy1176Antique Wooden Duck Decoy
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Antique Wooden Duck Decoy, hand painted and measures 13.5''L x 6''W
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to djam2020 for 24.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Ring, Size 6.751177Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Ring, Size 6.75
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Stunning Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Ring by Stanley Gene, Size 6.75, measures 1'' x .75'', hallmarked SG and stamp...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Gold on Sterling Silver Pendant1178Gold on Sterling Silver Pendant
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Gold on Sterling Silver Jesus Christ Pendant, measures 1.25''L x 7/8''W
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
14KT Gold Chain and Two 10KT Gold Pendants117914KT Gold Chain and Two 10KT Gold Pendants
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14KT Gold Chain and Two 10KT Gold Pendants, chain measures 18'' end to end, 2.4g in total wt.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Original Navajo Oil on Artist's Board by M. Morez1180Original Navajo Oil on Artist's Board by M. Morez
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Original Oil on Artist's Board by Mary Morez (1946-2004), visual measures 9.5''l x 7.75''H, framed and signed by artist on left ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
Vintage Handwoven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug1180AVintage Handwoven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug
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Vintage Handwoven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug, measures 36''L x 30''W, includes fringe, gorgeous colors
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Native American Mescalero Apache Coup Stick1181Native American Mescalero Apache Coup Stick
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Native American Mescalero Apache Coup Stick, measures 71''L, made from yucca pole, embellished with felt, feathers, beads, leather bag, and ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1182Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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September 5, 2015 Original Acrylic Painting ''Wild Cat'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', Artist Bio: K...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 80.00