Desert West Auction Feb. 23rd, 2014

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Native American Kachinas, Rugs, Jewelry, Pottery & Art. Estate Antiques & Collectibles.
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5 Vintage Early Trade Bead Necklaces1181 - 5 Vintage Early Trade Bead Necklaces
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5 Vintage Early Trade Bead Necklaces. 1 Strand brown beads and 4 strand green beads. The longest of these measures approx. 28'' long and has...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Large Navajo Framed Dye Chart by Mary Myers1182 - Large Navajo Framed Dye Chart by Mary Myers
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Large Navajo Framed Dye Chart by Mary Myers. A Navajo chart with pressed flora that corresponds with each yarns hue, this chart has real leaves, flowe
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Turkish Baglama Saz Stringed Wooden Instrument1183 - Turkish Baglama Saz Stringed Wooden Instrument
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This item has carved decorations along the edges and back with metal frets and 2 metal strings still attached. It is missing some of it's tuning...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Soft-Backed Books, Navajo Interest1184 - 2 Soft-Backed Books, Navajo Interest
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2 Soft-Backed Books, Navajo Interest. 1. ''The Padres Prsent the Navaho Ware Dance Squaw Dance'', St. Michaels Press, St. Michaels, ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1998 ''North American Indian Women'' Hardback Book1185 - 1998 ''North American Indian Women'' Hardback Book
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1998 ''North American Indian Women'' Hardback Book. by Robin Langley Sommer. 12.25''H x 9.25''W. 128 pps, color and...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to sberm102 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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1980 ''Whos Who in Zuni Jewelry'' Hardback Book1186 - 1980 ''Whos Who in Zuni Jewelry'' Hardback Book
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1980 ''Whos Who in Zuni Jewelry'' Hardback Book. By Gordon Levy. 64 pages of information, B & W and color illustrations. Meas...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Alonso Meraz1187 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Alonso Meraz
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Alonso Meraz. Geometric figures swirl around this piece with colors of yellow, blue, green, tan, terra cotta and white.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Hand Carved Crystal Skull1188 - Hand Carved Crystal Skull
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Hand Carved Crystal Skull measures 3''H x 2.75''L x 4''W. Some cracks. Great paper weight.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Collection of Six Handcarved Turquoise Fetishes1189 - Collection of Six Handcarved Turquoise Fetishes
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Collection of Six Handcarved Turquoise Fetishes. Bears and frogs/toads. Largest measures 1.25''H x 1 3/8''L.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Yei Rug1190 - Mexican Yei Rug
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Mexican Yei Rug measures 53''H x 82''L. Tightly woven and In our opinion- good condition. The Navajo yei means something along the...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Three Navajo Children's Books1191 - Three Navajo Children's Books
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Three Navajo Children's Books. 1) FIELD MOUSE GOES TO WAR is written in English and in Navajo. Paperback, illustrated, 71 pps. Water damage to b...
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Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Cowboy Painting by Leon Dunning1191A - Original Cowboy Painting by Leon Dunning
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Original Cowboy Painting by Leon Dunning, called ''This Wilderniess is not Big Enough for the Both of Us''. Painting measures appro...
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Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
Sold to mkuglitsch for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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New Mex. Spanish Colonial Caving  Lady of Guadalupe1192 - New Mex. Spanish Colonial Caving Lady of Guadalupe
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''Our Lady of Guadalupe'' Wooden Carving- Pete Ortego '07. Measures 22''H x 19.25'' wing span. Natural wood.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Jar Polychrome Animal Figures1193 - Mata Ortiz Jar Polychrome Animal Figures
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Mata Ortiz Jar Polychrome Animal Figures. Cleverly worked animal figures surround this jar with rabbits, horned sheep, quail and lizards. Measures ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Framed ''Chew Pick Plug'' Sign1194 - Antique Framed ''Chew Pick Plug'' Sign
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Antique Framed ''Chew Pick Plug'' Sign. Factory No 74, 1st Dist., State of Mo on the bottom. Measures 5''H x 10.5''...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Kachina1195 - Navajo Kachina
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Navajo Kachina measures 12''H x 6.5''W. Elaborate costuming with dance bells, sea shells, fur and painted loin cloth. Both hands h...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Jar, Black Textured by Armonda Hdez1196 - Mata Ortiz Jar, Black Textured by Armonda Hdez
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Mata Ortiz Jar, Black Textured by Armonda Hdez. Incised and textured black body with burnished black neck and opening. Measures 6'' x 6...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Jar Black on Black by Benjamin Soto1197 - Mata Ortiz Jar Black on Black by Benjamin Soto
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Mata Ortiz Jar Black on Black by Benjamin Soto. Incised and geometric patterns converge with each other on this nicely designed piece. Measures 7&...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Pair of Navajo Sand Paintings1198 - Pair of Navajo Sand Paintings
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Pair of Navajo Sand Paintings. Measure 12'' x 12'' 1) by W. Yazzie signed wedding vase subject. 2) ''Cactus'' Art fr...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Santa Clara Zuni Pueblo Melon Style Jar- Pablito1199 - Santa Clara Zuni Pueblo Melon Style Jar- Pablito
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Santa Clara Zuni Pueblo Melon Style Incised Jar- Potter Miana Pablito of San Ildefonso. Measures 7.5''H x 9''W. Handcoiled, red clay...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1963 ''Indian & Eskimo Artifacts of NA'' Hardback1200 - 1963 ''Indian & Eskimo Artifacts of NA'' Hardback
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1963 ''Indian & Eskimo Artifacts of NA'' Hardback Book with book jacket. 11''H x 9''W. 244 pps, color and B &am...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to sberm102 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Original Print ''Zandunga'' by Phil Paradise1200A - Original Print ''Zandunga'' by Phil Paradise
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From the Proctor Collection. Original Print ''Zandunga'' by Phil Paradise. measures approx. 20"L x 26"W. Edition of 97 wri...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Primitive Cow Hide Top, Yucca Cactus End Table1201 - Primitive Cow Hide Top, Yucca Cactus End Table
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Primitive Cow Hide Top, Yucca Cactus End Table. MUST BE PICKED UP. Measures 31.5''H x 25''W. Cowhide top is attached with leather st...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Tin Type Woman's Photo1202 - Antique Tin Type Woman's Photo
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Antique Tin Type Woman's Photo. 7''H x 5''W. Tin types enjoyed their widest use during the 1860s and 1870s
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Tarahumara Hand Carved Wooden Violin1203 - Tarahumara Hand Carved Wooden Violin
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Tarahumara Hand Carved Wooden Violin. 21.5''L x 7''W. Bow strings need repair. Tarahumara are a Native American people of northwe...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Wolf Kachina1204 - Navajo Wolf Kachina
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Navajo Wolf Kachina. 12''H x 4''W. As a hunter, the Wolf uses great knowledge to find and capture game animals. He hides behind th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Jar Black on Black Geometric by Olivas1205 - Mata Ortiz Jar Black on Black Geometric by Olivas
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Mata Ortiz Jar Black-on-Black Geometric by Olivas. Exceptional piece utilizing incised texturing and burnished repeating patterns. Measures 5.75&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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10 Navajo Sand Paintings1206 - 10 Navajo Sand Paintings
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10 Navajo Sand Paintings. These pieces depict a variety of items including animals, spirits and landscapes. they measure approx. 6'' x 6'...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Seven Silk Screen Matted Prints - Amquilo1207 - Seven Silk Screen Matted Prints - Amquilo
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Seven Silk Screen Matted Prints - Amquilo. Matted in various colors, pictures are the same. 9.5''H x 12''w. Plastic protective cov...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 35.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Navajo Carved Pottery Jars.1208 - Pair of Navajo Carved Pottery Jars.
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Pair of Navajo Carved Pottery Jars. Feather and geometric designs adorn these pieces the largest of which measures approx.6''H x 5''W.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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1939 World's Fair Milk Glass Barber's Bottle1209A - 1939 World's Fair Milk Glass Barber's Bottle
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1939 World's Fair Milk Glass Barber's Bottle. Measures 9.25'' high x 5.25'' wide. It does not have the metal cap.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 35.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Jar Black-on-Black by Javier Martinez1210 - Mata Ortiz Jar Black-on-Black by Javier Martinez
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Mata Ortiz Jar Black-on-Black by Javier Martinez. Outstanding hand-rubbed black-on-black with concentric incised patterns. The pulled opening or neck
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Leon Dunning1210A - Original Acrylic Painting by Leon Dunning
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Original Acrylic Painting by Leon Dunning, measures approx. 15.5''H x 19''W. Painting is called ''Searching Eyes''....
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Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Three Informational Books on the Navajo Culture1211 - Three Informational Books on the Navajo Culture
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Three Informational Books on the Navajo Culture. 1)Hardback NAVAJO ART AND CULTURE, George Mills, 1959 has original book jacket. 273 pages, illustrate
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Estimate : 30.00 - 35.00
Sold to redtail_ga.. for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Framed Wildlife Print by noted artist Gregory F. Messier1211A - Framed Wildlife Print by noted artist Gregory F. Messier
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Framed Duck Print by Gregory F. Messier. Visual measures 15.5'' x 19.5''. Double matted. This biography from the Archives of Ask...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Lenox Porcelain Bud Vase, 24k Gold Trim1212 - Lenox Porcelain Bud Vase, 24k Gold Trim
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Lenox Porcelain Bud Vase, 24k Gold Trim. Sweet pedestal style bud vase, measuring 7'' high x 3.5'' wide.
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Estimate : 20.00 - 25.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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58th Annual Indian Market Signed Numbered Print - Artencio1213 - 58th Annual Indian Market Signed Numbered Print - Artencio
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Framed 58th Annual Indian Market Signed/Numbered. Signed by artist, Gilbert Atencio 3/150. Visual measures 21'' x 27''.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Three Navajo Sand Paintings by A. Bitsie1214 - Three Navajo Sand Paintings by A. Bitsie
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Three Navajo Sand Paintings by A. Bitsie. Traditiional designs, intricate workmanship. Measures 16''x16''. All signed by the arti...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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New Mexico Spanish Colonial  Wooden Bulto- M. Salazar1215 - New Mexico Spanish Colonial Wooden Bulto- M. Salazar
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New Mexico Handcarved Wooden Bulto- Michael Salazar. Carved from one piece of wood, measures 11.5''H x 3.5''W.
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Talavera Ceramic Frog Planter1216 - Talavera Ceramic Frog Planter
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Talavera Ceramic Frog Planter. Measures 13.5''H x 13.5''L x 12''W. Talavera, in Puebla, Mexico, is distinguished by a mil...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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4 Miniature Acoma Pottery Pieces1217 - 4 Miniature Acoma Pottery Pieces
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4 Miniature Acoma Pottery Pieces. 2 of these items, the seed jar and the Olla are polychrome, while the other 2, an olla and a bowl are two-toned. The
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Santo Domingo Willow Basket1218 - Vintage Santo Domingo Willow Basket
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Vintage Santo Domingo Willow Basket. This piece stands approx. 5'' high and is a 5.5'' in diameter.
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pr Santa Fe Carved Wooden Devotional Items1219 - Pr Santa Fe Carved Wooden Devotional Items
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Pair of Santa Fe NM Carved Wooden Devotional Items. Plaque measures 12''H x 9''W, signed J. Pinal, made in Mexico. Hole for hangin...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Painted Logo Pottery Jar - Helena1220 - Acoma Pueblo Painted Logo Pottery Jar - Helena
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Acoma Pueblo Painted Logo Pottery Jar - Helena. Four kachina characters are painted on the four sides of the jar. Measures 8''H x 10.75'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to creektrader for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Five Polychrome Santo Domingo Pottery Bowls1221 - Five Polychrome Santo Domingo Pottery Bowls
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Five Polychrome Santo Domingo Pottery Bowls. Largest is a seed jar measuring 3.25''H x 4.5'' diameter, signed Adam R. 4/5 bowls are...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to dalerc48 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Five Navajo Miniature Kachinas1222 - Five Navajo Miniature Kachinas
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Five Navajo Miniature Kachinas. Largest measures 5''H x 3''W. Coyote, Thunder, Windmill, Broad Face are named and initialed by the a...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Jar - Chino Charlie1223A - Acoma Pottery Jar - Chino Charlie
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Acoma Pottery Jar - Chino Charlie. White, measures 4.75''H x 4.5'' diameter. Signed on the bottom.
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pair of Navajo Sand Paintings by Chee1224 - Pair of Navajo Sand Paintings by Chee
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Pair of Navajo Sand Paintings by Chee. Traditional designs by the artist, Chee. Measures 16''x16''.
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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3 Jemez Polychrome Pottery Pieces1225 - 3 Jemez Polychrome Pottery Pieces
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3 Jemez Polychrome Pottery Pieces. These sweet little Items include a Wedding vase, a bowl and an olla and a bowl. The bowl measures approx. 3'&...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Beaver Fetish Blue Sodalite1226 - Zuni Beaver Fetish Blue Sodalite
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Zuni Beaver Fetish Blue Sodalite. Fetish has a power pack of shell tied with coral and turquoise. Measures 1'' high x 2.5'' long b...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 25.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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