Desert West Auction Dec 7th & 8th

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Native American Kachinas, Pottery, Rugs, Kachinas, Art & Folk Art. Many of these items are from the Nick & Suzanne Nicholas Collection, Arkansas. Antiques & Collectibles from the Proctor Collection, Silver City, NM. Estate items from the Dale & Annette Renner Living Estate.
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Collection of 10 miniature Navajo Kachinas1046 - Collection of 10 miniature Navajo Kachinas
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Collection of 10 miniature Navajo Kachinas. These brightly colored and feathered pieces are diverse in appearance and size. They measure approx 2...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Koshare Watermelon Kachina by V. Wood1047 - Navajo Koshare Watermelon Kachina by V. Wood
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection comes this Koshare Watermelon Kachina with cactus background. Measures 11''H total. Base mea...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Clay Jar by Luis Ortiz1048 - Mata Ortiz Marbleized Clay Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Polychrome Clay Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 7''H x 6''W, features Paquime inspired designs on marbleized clay,...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to wilsonplum.. for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Collection of Three Santo Domingo Chili Bowls1049 - Collection of Three Santo Domingo Chili Bowls
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Collection of Three Santo Domingo Chili Bowls. All three have the ''Spirit Line''. None are signed. The largest measures approx. 3.5...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Acrylic ''Wild Ponies'' by Kills Thunder1050 - Original Acrylic ''Wild Ponies'' by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''Wild Ponies'' by Kills Thunder. Measures 18x24. This canvas is ablaze with bright colors as three ''pain...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to tw1272003 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Three Navajo Dance Kachinas1051 - Three Navajo Dance Kachinas
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Three Navajo Dance Kachinas. These unique Kachinas were created in vivid colors with fur, feathers, beads, bells and leather. The largest measures app
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Hano Koshare Clown Kachina by Begay1052 - Navajo Hano Koshare Clown Kachina by Begay
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Navajo Hano Koshare Clown Kachina by Begay. This wonderful Kachina stands 9'' high and is very unique. He is wearing a red kerchief and hold...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelets, 1 by Angeline Miller1053 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelets, 1 by Angeline Miller
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelets, Collection includes: 1. Large hammered cuff, measures 6.5", including opening x 1.5" wide, stamped ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Collection Miscellaneous Jewelry, Ring, Slides, Watch Tips1054 - Collection Miscellaneous Jewelry, Ring, Slides, Watch Tips
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Collection of Miscellaneous Jewelry, including arrowhead silver turquoise ring (size 3.75, Navajo Turquoise Watch Tips, Unusual Bone Hand & Penn...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet, Signed1055 - Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet, Signed
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Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet, Signed. Handsome bracelet set with 7 polished nugget cabochons with large silver beads. Measures 7'&...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Navajo Bolo Tie, Sterling & Turquoise1056 - Navajo Bolo Tie, Sterling & Turquoise
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Navajo Bolo Tie, Sterling & Turquoise. Impressive piece of Navajo artistry in this bolo tie. Set with 11 polished turquoise nugget cabochons wi...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Burnished Jar - T. Tena1057 - Mata Ortiz Black on Black Burnished Jar - T. Tena
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Burnished Jar - Tito Tena, measures 6'' x 6'', highly burnished, stylized feather directional design, very...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1880 Ac Scale French Bayonet w/Brass Eagle Hilt1058 - 1880 Ac Scale French Bayonet w/Brass Eagle Hilt
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1880 Ac Scale French Bayonet w/Brass Eagle Hilt. This superb item measures approx 24' end to end and is complete with pommel. Great for any mili...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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2 Navajo Bracelets, Turquoise, Gaspeite & Silver1059 - 2 Navajo Bracelets, Turquoise, Gaspeite & Silver
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2 Navajo Bracelets, Turquoise, Gaspeite & Silver. Channel inlay flowers of gaspeite, two band sterling bracelet by ''B. Hatti'',...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Original Acrylic ''The Red Canyon'' Kills Thunder1060 - Original Acrylic ''The Red Canyon'' Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''The Red Canyon'' Kills Thunder. Measures 18x24 on canvas. The artist's bold use of colors add drama to this p...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to tw1272003 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Burnished Bowl by Marty C. Martinez1061 - Mata Ortiz Burnished Bowl by Marty C. Martinez
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Mata Ortiz Black Burnished Bowl by Marty C. Martinez. This Exquisite Black bowl is signed by the artist. It measures approx. 3''H x 4'&#...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Chinese Swords1061A - Collection of Chinese Swords
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Collection of Chinese Swords, longest measures: scabbard 42''L and blade 26''L, 8 swords, comes with stand, 6 of the blades are mark...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to stonesandb.. for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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One of a Kind Tanned Cobra Snake Skin1062 - One of a Kind Tanned Cobra Snake Skin
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One of a Kind Tanned Cobra Snake Skin. This very unique item measures approx. 50''L x 6''W.You will want this in your collection of ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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3 Spit n Whittle Carved Bottlestoppers1063 - 3 Spit n Whittle Carved Bottlestoppers
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Collection of 3 Carved Bottlestoppers. These Whimsical stoppers include 2 from the Spit 'N' Whittle Collection from Colorado and have their ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to jhansen1949 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Bracelets, 1 by Tom Willeto1064 - Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Bracelets, 1 by Tom Willeto
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2 Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Bracelets. Heavy sandcast bracelet set with 5 polished nugget cabochons, measuring 6.25, including opening and 5/8...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to missourico.. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Dazzling Zuni Sterling Stone to Stone Inlay Bolo Tie1065 - Dazzling Zuni Sterling Stone to Stone Inlay Bolo Tie
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Eye Dazzling Zuni Stone to Stone Inlay Bolo Tie,Handsome piece with inlays of mother-of-pearl, jet, coral and green turquoise. Sterling silver tips o
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet1066 - Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet
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Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet. Handsome bracelet, two heavy bands with 2 rope twists in between. Square turquoise cut & polished nug...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Collection of Five Vintage Copper Cowboy Hats1067 - Collection of Five Vintage Copper Cowboy Hats
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Collection of Five Vintage Copper Cowboy Hats. Largest hat measures 2.5'' high x 5.25'' wide.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Santa Clara Seed Bowl by Virginia Garcia1068 - Vintage Santa Clara Seed Bowl by Virginia Garcia
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Vintage Santa Clara Seed Bowl by Virginia Garcia. Virginia Garcia descends from a lineage of Santa Clara Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo potters. The
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Sterling Turquoise Jewelry, Some Native American1069 - Sterling Turquoise Jewelry, Some Native American
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Sterling Turquoise Jewelry, Some Native American, #1 Sterling Turquoise double band bracelet by Sally Rocks and measures 6 5/8'' inside whic...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla by Yolanda Soto1070 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla by Yolanda Soto
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla by Yolanda Soto, measures 11''H x 8''W, stunning vessel featuring Paquime inspired geometric and line des...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Native American Kachina by C. Belin1070A - Native American Kachina by C. Belin
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From the Collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas comes this Native American Kachina by C. Belin. Decorated in leather, ribbon and feathers, this v...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Eagle Pin by Cleveland1071 - Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Eagle Pin by Cleveland
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Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Eagle Pin by Cleveland. Handsome eagle pin set with polished turquoise cabochon, surrounded by a silver rope twist....
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to missourico.. for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Owambo Woven Tribal Basket SW Africa1071A - Owambo Woven Tribal Basket SW Africa
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Woven Basket done by the Owambo Tribe of South West Africa. This wonderful basket uses the coiling technique, a process which has been in use since th
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace1072 - Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace, measures 16'' end to end, blossoms measure 1''L
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to missourico.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Zuni Jet Mountain Lion Fetish by Dion Periazas1073 - Zuni Jet Mountain Lion Fetish by Dion Periazas
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Zuni Jet Mountain Lion Fetish by Dion Periazas. This trully wonderful piece, with power pack, measures approx. 1.5'' tall x 4'' long...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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New Mexico Indian Police Badge1074 - New Mexico Indian Police Badge
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New Mexico Indian Police Badge. Great collectible! Badge measures 1.75'' high and 1 5/8'' wide.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to jwachendorf for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Earringsby ES Smith, 2 Pair.1075 - Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Earringsby ES Smith, 2 Pair.
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Earrings by ES Smith, 2 Pair. If you're looking for early Navajo earrings, both with fish hook style, these fit the bil...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Chemehuevi Tribal Necklace & Earrings by T. Adams1076 - Chemehuevi Tribal Necklace & Earrings by T. Adams
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Chemehuevi-Nisenan-Konkow Tribal Necklace & Earrings by Tiffany Adams of Yellowhair Designs, features State of New Mexico Pendant made of Abalon...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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African Brass & Bronze Necklace + Beaded Necklaces1077 - African Brass & Bronze Necklace + Beaded Necklaces
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African Brass & Bronze Necklace + Beaded Necklaces. Heavy and handsomely crafted necklace, measuring 20'' end to end. Two trade bead ne...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Jet Mountain Lion Fetish by Dion Periazas1078 - Zuni Jet Mountain Lion Fetish by Dion Periazas
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Zuni Jet Mountain Lion Fetish by Dion Periazas. This striking piece, complete with turquoise power pack, measures approx. 3'' long.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Pottery Pipe by John Williams1079 - Navajo Pottery Pipe by John Williams
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Navajo Pottery Pipe -- John Williams, traditional brown Navajo pottery, signed on bottom John Wms., measures 2''H x 4''L, pressure c...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to dalerc48 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Antique Navajo Pawn Silver Cross Choker Necklace1080 - Antique Navajo Pawn Silver Cross Choker Necklace
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Antique Navajo Pawn Silver Cross Choker Necklace, measures 14'' end to end, fabulous patina on this piece, hollowbeads, features Spanish Col...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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2000 NW Coast Alaskan Ivory Faced Doll by Wardlow1081 - 2000 NW Coast Alaskan Ivory Faced Doll by Wardlow
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2000 NW Coast Alaskan Ivory Faced Doll by Suzanne Wardlow, measures 7''H x 5''W, Wardlow is a renowned Yupik Doll maker from Bethel,...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to conrus for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Navajo Pawn Sterling Spider Web Turquoise Ring1082 - Navajo Pawn Sterling Spider Web Turquoise Ring
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Navajo Pawn Sterling Spider Web Turquoise Ring. This exquisite ring is by J. Hall is a size 8 1/2. The stone and band are unique in appearance with th
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to porsche77 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Navajo Silver & Turquoise Eagle Pin by Cleveland1083 - Navajo Silver & Turquoise Eagle Pin by Cleveland
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Navajo Silver & Turquoise Eagle Pin by Albert Cleveland. Beautiful workmanship in this double-headed eagle pin with a large oval turquoise caboc...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vintage Hopi Kachina by Lane Pela1084 - Vintage Hopi Kachina by Lane Pela
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Vintage Hopi Kachina by Lane Pela. This kachina has it all, anatomically correct, along with dance rattle and club. Great detail in the surface paint
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage 1950's Navajo Saddle Blanket1085 - Vintage 1950's Navajo Saddle Blanket
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Vintage 1950's Navajo Saddle Blanket. This beautifully woven piece in a black, light brown and off-white pattern measures approx. 30'' x...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to mattbn2012 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Cross Necklace1086 - Vintage Sterling Silver Cross Necklace
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Vintage Sterling Silver Cross Necklace, measures 16'' end to end and pendant measures 2'', pendant is hand stamped
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vintage 1950's Travel Jewelry & Cosmetic Case.1086A - Vintage 1950's Travel Jewelry & Cosmetic Case.
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Vintage 1950's Travel Jewelry & Cosmetic Case. This gorgeous item has the original containers and two compartments for jewelry. It is Leathe...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Framed Original Oil by Maio1087 - Framed Original Oil by Maio
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Framed Original Oil by Maio, visual measures 15'' x 11'', depicts Native American warrior with war staff on lookout for approaching ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to donow for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Traveling Jewelry Case1088 - Traveling Jewelry Case
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Traveling Jewelry Case, measures 15''L x 8.5''H x 9''W, 6 removable storage cases inside
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to a4547 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Childs Dress with Silver Conchos1089 - Acoma Pueblo Childs Dress with Silver Conchos
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Acoma Pueblo Childs Dress with Silver Conchos. This wonderful dress has 9 German Silver conchos with colored stones. Nice green hand stitching adorns
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pdbks for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Vintage Large Hopi Kachina1090 - Vintage Large Hopi Kachina
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Vintage Large Hopi Kachina. Fantastic example of a large Hopi kachina, measuring 20'' high x 5.25''. It is missing a piece in one ha...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to wildcatelder for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Orignal Iroquois Turtle Pendleton Blanket1091 - Orignal Iroquois Turtle Pendleton Blanket
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Orignal Iroquois Turtle Pendleton Blanket, measures 64'' x 80'', in original box and comes with original tags, has blue Pendleton Be...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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