Desert West Auction Dec 7th & 8th

Auction Details

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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Vintage Navajo Kachina1092Vintage Navajo Kachina
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Vintage Navajo Kachina, the Plant kachinum basicly aid food production and bring rain. Their are several of them, but most of them do the same tasks,
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Southwest Collectibles1093Southwest Collectibles
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Southwest Collectibles. This collection has it all! Cowboy, Indian, Mexican! The lot includes Apache coupons, gun holster & belt, holster, hols...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Sterling Wedding Set CZ, Size 81094Sterling Wedding Set CZ, Size 8
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Sterling Wedding Set CZ, Size 8. Vintage look with this engagement ring set with a CZ stone and matching wedding band, Size 8.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to shirljo for 36.00
Bureau of American Ethnology 1905-19061096Bureau of American Ethnology 1905-1906
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Bureau of American Ethnology 1905-1906. Published by the Government Printing Office in Washington, 1911. Twenty-Seventh Annual Report to the Secretar
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Northwest Coast Bone Awls1097Northwest Coast Bone Awls
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Northwest Coast Bone Awls. Four pieces, two of which are highly decorated. Nice collection of Northwest artifacts.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Mata Ortiz Effigy Figure by Manuel Rodriguez1098Mata Ortiz Effigy Figure by Manuel Rodriguez
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Mata Ortiz Effigy Figure by Manuel Rodriguez. Highly decorated effigy figure which has been repaired, both arms and headdress. It measures 4.25...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Alaskan Walrus Sculpture1099Alaskan Walrus Sculpture
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Alaskan Walrus Sculpture. Handsome pair of walruses resting on a rock. Measures 6 3/4'' long x 3'' wide and 4'' high.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to lottaburger for 48.00
Vintage Cast Iron Door Stops & Bookends1100Vintage Cast Iron Door Stops & Bookends
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Vintage Cast Iron Door Stops & Bookends, largest measures 9.5''H x 6''W, #1 Flowervase 6''H x 4.5''W, marked Wav...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Hopi & Zuni Kachinas, 1 by Ty Duwyenie1101Hopi & Zuni Kachinas, 1 by Ty Duwyenie
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Two Kachinas, Hopi & Zuni. The Zuni kachina is signed ''Zuni Corn Kachina'' and is the work of noted artist, Ty Duwyenie, measur...
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to missourico.. for 36.00
Jemez Pottery Owl by Lawrence Toya1102Jemez Pottery Owl by Lawrence Toya
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Jemez Pottery Owl by Lawrence Toya. Great representation of an owl figure in the Jemez tradition of painted pottery. Signed by the artist, L. Toya, J
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace1103Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
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Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. Beautiful native workmanship in this necklace. The naja measures 2'' x 2.25'' and is comprised of 5...
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Two Necklaces, Sterling w/Coral, Druzy, Fossil1104Two Necklaces, Sterling w/Coral, Druzy, Fossil
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Two Necklaces, Sterling w/Coral, Druzy, Fossil and Topaz. The first necklace is from Mexico, stamped ''925'', features a square cut...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Sterling Silver Necklace & Ring, CZ1105Sterling Silver Necklace & Ring, CZ
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Sterling Silver Necklace & Ring, CZ. The ring is a size 7, sterling silver with a round CZ in the center with petals surrounding, also small CZ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Sterling & Coral Necklace, Bracelet & Ring Set1106Sterling & Coral Necklace, Bracelet & Ring Set
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Sterling & Coral Necklace, Bracelet & Ring Set. Delicate set, all worked in a greek key pattern with oval cabochons of coral in each piece. ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Plains Indian Medicine Shield.1106APlains Indian Medicine Shield.
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Plains Indian Medicine Shield. This unique Leather shield measures approx. Painted with a brightly colored deer it also has 4 medicine bags tied to th
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Framed Print by Artist Amado M. Pena jr1107Framed Print by Artist Amado M. Pena jr
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From the Collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. This magnificent print is titled ''Tres Artesanos''. Amado Pena Jr.'s art fo...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Framed Colored Print by Jerome Tiger1108Framed Colored Print by Jerome Tiger
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From the Collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Jerome Tiger, a full blooded Creek-Seminole Indian from Oklahoma, established himself as one of ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to tw1272003 for 42.00
Collection of 4 Leather Holsters1109Collection of 4 Leather Holsters
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Collection of 4 Leather Holsters. These Splended holsters range in design and size with the largest from the Colorado Saddlery measuring approx. 9.2...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Collection of Books1110Collection of Books
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This great collection includes ''Allan Pinkerton the First Private Eye'' by James Mackay, J. Evetts Haley's ''And The Pa...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for 18.00
Vintage Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Service Plus1110AVintage Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Service Plus
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From the Proctor Collection. Vintage Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Service Plus. These are varying pieces and include a coffee and tea pot, 6 glass and
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
4 Vintage Taos Pottery Fetishes11114 Vintage Taos Pottery Fetishes
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4 Vintage Taos Pottery Fetishes. These really sweet items include an Eagle, Squirrel, Bird, and Mystery animal. The Eagle measures approx. 4'...
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Collection of Hopi & Navajo Kachinas1112Collection of Hopi & Navajo Kachinas
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Collection of Hopi & Navajo Kachinas, largest measures 12.5''H x 2.5''W, 1) 1996 Sun Face 2) Harvest Kachina #3 Broad Face Ogr...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Framed Numbered Print by Artist Robert Redbiird, Jr.1113Framed Numbered Print by Artist Robert Redbiird, Jr.
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From the Collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Robert Redbird, Jr. was raised in Dallas, Texas, and later settling in Phoenix, Arizona. He uses...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Zuni Doll Katsinas by Thomas & Marie Tsosie1114Zuni Doll Katsinas by Thomas & Marie Tsosie
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From the collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Pair of Zuni Doll Katsinas by Navajo artists Thomas & Marie Tsosie. They are both signed ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Hardback Book Horses, Horses, Always Horses1115Hardback Book Horses, Horses, Always Horses
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Hardback Book Horses, Horses, Always Horses The Life and Art of Nick Eggenhofer by Nick Eggenhofer, measures 10'' x 7.75'', signed o...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to porsche77 for 96.00
Isleta Pottery Bowls1116Isleta Pottery Bowls
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Isleta Pottery Bowls, both are marked on bottom Isleta, one is hallmarked J.G.L., traditional abstract and geometric Native American designs, the smal
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Lava Rock Stone Carvings1117Lava Rock Stone Carvings
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Lava Rock Stone Carvings, largest measures 4.5''h x 3.5''l x 2.5''w, bird has abalone eyes and turquoise beak, bear has turq...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to ellen82648 for 24.00
Hopi Pot by Reva Polacca Nampeyo1118Hopi Pot by Reva Polacca Nampeyo
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HOPI POT BY REVA POLACCA NAMPEYO. THE ARTIST IS THE GREAT GRANDAUGHTER OF NAMPEYO. SHE IS LISTED IN THE 500 ARTISTS BIOGRAPHIES ON HOPI POTTERY BY GRE
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to missourico.. for 120.00
Vintage Plains Indian Drum & Beater1119Vintage Plains Indian Drum & Beater
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Vintage Plains Indian Drum & Beater. Beautiful example of Native American craftsmanship in this handsome drum and beater. It measures 15'&...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to oregonoz for 96.00
Hupa Indian Hupa Brush1120Hupa Indian Hupa Brush
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Hupa Indian Hupa Brush, measures 5''L x 3''W, handle made of dried hide, Hupa, also spelled Hoopa, is a Native American tribe in nor...
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Hardcover Books Cowboy Literature1122Hardcover Books Cowboy Literature
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Hardcover Books Cowboy Literature, #1 History of the American West by Robin May, copyright 1984 by Exeter Books, measures 9.25'' x 12.75'...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for 24.00
Collection of Navajo Pottery1123Collection of Navajo Pottery
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Collection of Navajo Pottery, #1 Micaceous Clay Bear, measures 3''H x 5''L, coral teeth, turquoise eyes, heishi bead turquoise and f...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Cochiti Pottery Figurines by R. Bird1124Cochiti Pottery Figurines by R. Bird
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Cochiti Pottery Figurines by R. Bird, measures 1.5''H x 2 7/8''W, signed on bottom by artist,
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for 24.00
Peruvian Collectibles1125Peruvian Collectibles
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Peruvian Collectibles, #1 hand painted bowl with fine line designs #2 Hand painted pottery vessel, brightly painted in Peruvian designs, double handl
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to jhansen1949 for 36.00
Jerome Tiger 4 Page Bio Poster Booklet1126Jerome Tiger 4 Page Bio Poster Booklet
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From the Collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Jerome Tiger, a full blooded Creek-Seminole Indian from Oklahoma, established himself as one of ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Jemez Wedding Vase by R. Sabaque1127Jemez Wedding Vase by R. Sabaque
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Jemez Wedding Vase by R. Sabaque, brightly painted in vivid poster paint, traditional Native American designs, signed on bottom by artist R. Sabaque J
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mahogany Salad Bowl & Sterling Hanled Spoon & Fork1128Mahogany Salad Bowl & Sterling Hanled Spoon & Fork
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Mahogany Salad Bowl & Sterling Handled Spoon & Fork. Bowl also has a sterling silver base. Beautiful salad set from the Dale & Annette...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Collection of Maricopa Bowls1129Collection of Maricopa Bowls
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Collection of Maricopa Bowls, largest measures 3.25''H x 4''W, all have Native American geometric and abstract designs, The Maricopa...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to dalerc48 for 36.00
Framed Print by Artist Jordan Torres1130Framed Print by Artist Jordan Torres
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From the Collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Jordan Torres is an Apache artist whose goals are clear and undeviating. Jordan's sculptur...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Northwest Coast Native American Painted Board1131Northwest Coast Native American Painted Board
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Northwest Coast Native American Painted Board. The tribes of the Northwest Indians were isolated due to living on the coastal edge islands, beaches a
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Collection of Jemez Pottery1132Collection of Jemez Pottery
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Collection of Jemez Pottery, largest measures 4'' x 4'', #1 polychrome pitcher signed F.C. Gachupin Jemez N.M. #2 polychrome seed j...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for 54.00
Eagle Dancer Kachina by Jefferson James1133Eagle Dancer Kachina by Jefferson James
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Eagle Dancer Kachina by Jefferson James. Stunning example of the craftsmanship from this noted Navajo artist, Jefferson James. The piece measures 1...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Tesuque Pueblo Rain God Pottery Figurine1134Tesuque Pueblo Rain God Pottery Figurine
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Tesuque Pueblo Rain God Pottery Figurine. Figurative pottery from New Mexico pueblo potters has a long tradition. The earliest documented Rain God fro
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Hand Carved Bones1135Hand Carved Bones
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Hand Carved Bones, largest measures 4.25''H x 2''W, various designs and shapes, one has a Russian tag on the bottom of it
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Collection of Santa Clara Pottery1136Collection of Santa Clara Pottery
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Collection of Santa Clara Pottery, largest measures 2.75'' x 2.75'', #1 carved jar signed Yolanda Velarde Santa Clara #2 green and ...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for 36.00
Antique Copper & Brass Telescoping Horn1137Antique Copper & Brass Telescoping Horn
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Antique Copper & Brass Telescoping Horn, measures 53''L (fulling extended) x 7.25'', ornate brass embellishments along with two ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Collection of Hand Woven Textiles1139Collection of Hand Woven Textiles
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Collection of Hand Woven Textiles, largest measures 19'' x 19'', fringed edges, vibrant colors
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to jhansen1949 for 36.00
Signed Pen & Ink Print by Dawne Michelle Smith1140Signed Pen & Ink Print by Dawne Michelle Smith
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From the Collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas.Signed Pen & Ink Print by Dawne Michelle Smith. This beautiful piece titled ''Target ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Hopi Tawa Kachina1140AHopi Tawa Kachina
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From the Collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. This brightly painted piece is signed by the artist and measures approx. 11''H x 5'&...
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to mattbn2012 for 150.00
Northwest Coast Wooden Totem Pole1141Northwest Coast Wooden Totem Pole
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Northwest Coast Wooden Totem Pole, measures 16.5''H x 13''W, hand carved and very colorful
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00