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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Apache Cradle Board2000 - Apache Cradle Board
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Apache Cradle Board. Measures 11'' x 26'' with borders of bugle beads in green and orange on bright yellow fabric. The staves are m...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Velvet on Walnut Wooden Footstool2000A - Antique Velvet on Walnut Wooden Footstool
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Antique Velvet on Walnut Wooden Footstool. Measures 6.5''H x 10'W x 13''L. Sturdy with normal wear for age.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to irlw for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Hopi Arm Band & Two Oyster Shell Necklaces2001 - Hopi Arm Band & Two Oyster Shell Necklaces
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Hopi Arm Band & Two Oyster Shell Necklaces. This fine-looking collection includes a painted leather arm band measuring approx. 3'' wide ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Owambo Woven Tribal Basket SW Africa2001A - 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 : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Framed Original Oil by Eu Peter2002 - Framed Original Oil by Eu Peter
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Framed Original Oil by Eu Peter. This amazing piece titled ''Autumn Leaves in New Mexico'' is signed in the lower right hand corner....
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Oil Painting "Sunset Rooster" by Judy Savarese2002A - Original Oil Painting "Sunset Rooster" by Judy Savarese
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Original Oil Painting by Judy Savarese. Features vivid palette indicative of Savarese's work, thick, impressionistic brushstrokes, Judy grew up ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Native American Beaded Leather Gauntlets2003 - Vintage Native American Beaded Leather Gauntlets
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Vintage Native American Beaded Leather Gauntlets, These wonderful leather gloves have beautiful beaded flowers with vivid colors in small seed beads.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla by Ivon Quezada2004 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla by Ivon Quezada
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla by Ivon Quezada, measures 7.5'' x 9, some texturing, geometric wave design around rim, signed on bottom by artist
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Olla by Gris Camacho2005 - Mata Ortiz Black on Black Olla by Gris Camacho
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Lizard Olla by Gris Camacho, measures 11.5''H x 8.5''W, spectacular gun metal finish, abstract and geometr...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Fully Beaded African Tribal Wall Hanging2006 - Fully Beaded African Tribal Wall Hanging
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Fully Beaded African Tribal Wall Hanging, measures 48''L x 5.5''W, beautiful...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Hand Woven Ceremonial Fringed Dance Sash2007 - Navajo Hand Woven Ceremonial Fringed Dance Sash
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. This Navajo Hand Woven Ceremonial Fringed Dance Sash, measures 68'' end to end including frin...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to OCAPHONEBIDS for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Antique East Coast Fish Basket with Wooden Fish2008 - Antique East Coast Fish Basket with Wooden Fish
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Antique East Coast Fish Basket with Wooden Fish from the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. Measures approx. 5'' x 12'' x 14'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Silverplate Gravy Boat & Trays2008A - Vintage Silverplate Gravy Boat & Trays
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From the Proctor Collection we have a Vintage Silverplate Gravy Boat & Trays, largest plate measures 10'' x 6'' and gravy boat m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Pot Sherds2009 - Prehistoric Mimbres Pot Sherds
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Prehistoric Mimbres Pot Sherds, large collection of classic black on white and utilitarian, corrugated, and plainware, largest piece measures 5'...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Original Acrylic Kills Thunder 2 Burro Paintings2010 - Original Acrylic Kills Thunder 2 Burro Paintings
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Original Acrylic Kills Thunder 2 Burro Paintings. 2 original acrylic paintings on canvas, both measuring 12x16, entitled ''Painted Burro...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1999 Taos Micaceous Clay Bowl by A. Varos2011 - 1999 Taos Micaceous Clay Bowl by A. Varos
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1999 Taos Micaceous Clay Bowl by A. Varos, beautiful mica clay pot by Taos Pueblo potter Andrew Varos. Hand carved relief, signed on bottom A. Varos T
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Prehistoric Volcanic Rock Mortar & Pestle2012 - Prehistoric Volcanic Rock Mortar & Pestle
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Prehistoric Volcanic Rock Mortar & Pestle. This really nice piece will look wonderful with any decor. The mortar measures approx. 3'' x ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Pendelton Robe2013 - Vintage Pendelton Robe
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. This Vintage Pendelton Robe. This gorgeous vividly colored robe measures approx. 60'' x 80...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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1950s-60s Hopi Hand Woven Ceremonial Dance Sash2014 - 1950s-60s Hopi Hand Woven Ceremonial Dance Sash
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection comes this 1950s-60s Hopi Hand Woven Ceremonial Dance Sash, measures 84''L, beautiful white in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Apache Burden Basket with Jingles2015 - Apache Burden Basket with Jingles
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Apache Burden Basket with Jingles, From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection, measures 6.5" x 6.5", beautifully crafted in Apache trad...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hand Signed Print by CA Artist Ray Swanson2016 - Hand Signed Print by CA Artist Ray Swanson
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Hand Signed Print by CA Artist Ray Swanson. Numbered 1975 this breathtaking piece titled ''Waiting to go to the PowWow'' is framed, ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla - Lucy Mora de Bugarini2017 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla - Lucy Mora de Bugarini
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Olla - Lucy Mora de Bugarini, measures 9.5''H x 10''W, features Paquime inspired geometric and abstract design...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to wilsonplum.. for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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San Juan Polychrome Bowl2018 - San Juan Polychrome Bowl
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have this San Juan Polychrome Bowl, measures 5'' x 6.5'', traditional geometric and...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Black Laquered Saddle & Buffalo Horn Mount2019 - Black Laquered Saddle & Buffalo Horn Mount
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Black Laquered Saddle & Buffalo Horn Mount, measures 11'' x 19''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Acrylic ''Painted Spirit'' by Kills Thunder2020 - Original Acrylic ''Painted Spirit'' by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''Painted Spirit'' by Kills Thunder. Measures 18x24 on canvas. The artist captures a sense of sweetness and tranqu...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to ovis40 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Navajo Two-Toned Wedding Basket2021 - Navajo Two-Toned Wedding Basket
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. This Navajo Two-Toned Wedding Basket, measures 11'' x 1.25'', Navajo ceremonial baske...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Collection of Acoma & Jemez Pottery2022 - Collection of Acoma & Jemez Pottery
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. Acoma & Jemez Pottery Pieces, largest measures 4.5''H, #1 polychrome pitcher measures 4.7...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1950s Plains Indian Beaded Arm Band2023 - 1950s Plains Indian Beaded Arm Band
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. This 1950s Plains Indian Beaded Arm Band, measures 28'' end to end, beautifully beaded in Pla...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Collection Sterling Plated Items2023A - Vintage Collection Sterling Plated Items
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Vintage Collection Sterling Plated Items. 1) Pr candlestick holders 9.25''H. Wax drippings on sides. 2) Five clam shaped dishes, largest me...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Hand Stamped Concho Belt2024 - Navajo Sterling Hand Stamped Concho Belt
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Navajo Sterling Hand Stamped Concho Belt, measures 48''L, 16 conchos which measure 1'' x 1.5'', traditional hand stamping, h...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to OCAPHONEBIDS for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Collection of Jemez Pottery2025 - Collection of Jemez Pottery
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have Jemez Pottery, #1 polychrome jar signed G. Baca Jemez #2 polychrome jar signed H. Loretto Jemez
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Plains Indian Obsidian Knife & Parfleche Pouch2026 - Plains Indian Obsidian Knife & Parfleche Pouch
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have this Plains Indian Obsidian Knife (9'' x 3'') & Parfleche Pouch (5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Collection of Jemez Pottery2027 - Collection of Jemez Pottery
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Collection of Jemez Pottery, #1 Jemez polychrome wedding vase, 4 nips in rim, signed on bottom Cecilia Romero Jemez, Pueb. N.M. and measures 9'&...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Bird Effigy & San Ildefonso Plate2028 - Mata Ortiz Bird Effigy & San Ildefonso Plate
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have this Mata Ortiz Bird Effigy by V. Silvas & San Ildefonso Plate, both are black on black, b...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Zia Polychrome Deer Wedding Vase by R. Malie2029 - Zia Polychrome Deer Wedding Vase by R. Malie
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Zia Polychrome Deer Wedding Vase by R. Malie, measures 4'' x 2'', circa mid-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Original Acrylic ''Buddy'' by Kills Thunder2030 - Original Acrylic ''Buddy'' by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''Buddy'' by Kills Thunder. Measures 18x24 on canvas. There's no question as to the 'buddies' in this ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Set of Silverplate Bowls2030A - Set of Silverplate Bowls
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From the Proctor Collection we have a Set of Silverplate Bowls, largest measures 10''W x 5''H, #1 is marked Gorham EP Y0780, #2 is m...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Native American Hand Thrown Traditional Pottery2031 - 3 Native American Hand Thrown Traditional Pottery
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3 Native American Hand Thrown Traditional Pottery, from the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. To include 1- Santa Clara Polychrome Pottery Jar me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Dooney Burke Leopard Skin Design Bucket Bag2032 - Dooney Burke Leopard Skin Design Bucket Bag
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Dooney Burke Leopard Skin Design Bucket Bag, measures approx. 9'' x 9.5'' not including black patent leather handle. Purse has the ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to poliahu for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Zia Bird Polychrome Pottery Jar - Elizabeth Medina2033 - Zia Bird Polychrome Pottery Jar - Elizabeth Medina
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From the Nick & Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Zia Bird Pottery Jar by Elizabeth Medina, measures 3.75'' x 3.5'', traditi...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to missourico.. for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Miniature Double Headed War Club2034 - Miniature Double Headed War Club
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. This Miniature Double Headed War Club, measures 15''L which includes fringe, beaded accents, ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Paquime' Inspired Wedding Vase by Fito2035 - Mata Ortiz Paquime' Inspired Wedding Vase by Fito
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Mata Ortiz Paquime' Inspired Wedding Vase by Fito Tena, measures 8''H x 6''W, features nice crisp geometric and abstract Paquime...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hopi Handpainted Tableta Headdress2036 - Hopi Handpainted Tableta Headdress
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Hopi Handpainted Tableta Headdress, measures 20''H (includes feathers) x 15.5'&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Hopi Tri-Colored Figural Basket2037 - Vintage Hopi Tri-Colored Figural Basket
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have this Vintage Hopi Tri-Colored Figural Basket, measures 6.25'' x 2.5'', tightly...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Multi-Colored Geometric Basket2038 - Navajo Multi-Colored Geometric Basket
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From the Nick & Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Navajo Multi-Colored Geometric Basket, measures 12.75'' x 4'', beautifully...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to OCAPHONEBIDS for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Navajo Traditional Two Grey Hills Rug2039 - Navajo Traditional Two Grey Hills Rug
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From the Nick & Suzanne Nickolas Collection we have a Navajo Traditional Two Grey Hills Rug, measures 26'' x 42'', very tightly ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Original Acrylic ''Top Bull'' by Kills Thunder2040 - Original Acrylic ''Top Bull'' by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''Top Bull'' by Kills Thunder. Measures 18x24 on canvas. There's no question that this buffalo is 'top bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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1930s Navajo Traditional Eye Dazzler Rug2041 - 1930s Navajo Traditional Eye Dazzler Rug
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection. This 1930s Navajo Traditional Eye Dazzler Rug, measures 36'' x 56'', very tightly wov...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Collection of Prehistoric NM Pottery Sherds2042 - Collection of Prehistoric NM Pottery Sherds
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Collection of Prehistoric NM Pottery Sherds, large collection from exploration company, lot contains painted, corrugated, and utilitarian sherds plus
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Vintage Iroquois Beaded Moccassins2043 - Vintage Iroquois Beaded Moccassins
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have Vintage Iroquois Beaded Moccassins, heavily beaded in floral designs, fabulous workmanship, meas
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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