Desert West Auction Feb 25th & 26th, 2012

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Jewelry Auction Feb. 25th, featuring Native American, Estate and Liquidation Jewelry. Over 200 Lots of Bracelets, Earring, Pins, Squash Blossom Necklaces, Beaded Necklace & Rings.
Feb. 26th, features Native American Jewelry, Pottery, Kachinas, Art & Navajo Rugs. Mexican & Cowboy Collectibles. Antique early 1800s Colt Pistol and Pr. of Cased Belgium Muff Pistols with Mother of Pearl Handles. 1900 Masonic Swords, 32nd Mason Apron, 14Kt. Gold Diamond Rings & Masonic Hat.
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "Old Warrior"2038 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "Old Warrior"
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DATE: Jan 2012: DESCRIPTION: Acrylic on canvas original art by Kills Thunder depicts "Old Warrior" with war paint and feathers. Vibrant ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2473eg for (45.00 + 8.10BP) = 53.10
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "The Purple Pony"2039 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder - "The Purple Pony"
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Dated 2011: DESCRIPTION: Acrylic on canvas original painting by artist Kills Thunder titled "The Purple Pony" is a fun, bright painting o...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Two Original Painted Glass Tiles by Kills Thunder2040 - Two Original Painted Glass Tiles by Kills Thunder
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DATE: January 2012 DESCRIPTION: Two acrylic painted glass tiles. 1: 11''H x 10''W is called "Little Friends" depicts a r...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Artist Kills Thunder - "Medicine Woman"2041 - Original Acrylic Painting by Artist Kills Thunder - "Medicine Woman"
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DATE: Jan 2011: DESCRIPTION: "Medicine Woman", a portrait of a Native American woman in vibrant and vivid colors - the style of artist. K...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2473eg for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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Beaded Wood Bowl by Kills Thunder2042 - Beaded Wood Bowl by Kills Thunder
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DATE: recent DESCRIPTION: Large wooden decorative bowl is intricately designed and beaded in bright colors and designs of the southwest. SIZE:5.5&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to waterman215 for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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Wooden Bowl Hand-Beaded by Kills Thunder2043 - Wooden Bowl Hand-Beaded by Kills Thunder
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DATE: recent DESCRIPTION: Wooden bowl is painted inside and beaded in the bright designs of the artist and southwest style. Not for cooking or food.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Wooden Jewelry Box with Beaded Top, Kills Thunder2044 - Wooden Jewelry Box with Beaded Top, Kills Thunder
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Used wooden jewelry box lined with green felt. Ring holder tray and mirror on inside lid. Mostly red, white and blue beads on top reflect the style of
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Two Vintage Glass Milk Bottles, Tucson Dairies2045 - Two Vintage Glass Milk Bottles, Tucson Dairies
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DATE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: The clear bottle is marked Olson Dairy, Tucson, AZ. Bottom has 48_E787-2 and 59 in raised glass numbers. SIZE: Approx 10.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Handpainted Koshare Kachina Cloth and Wooden Doll2046 - Handpainted Koshare Kachina Cloth and Wooden Doll
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DATE: unknown ETHNICITY: Hopi DESCRIPTION: This nicely made and clean kachina is handpainted on canvas body and ears, and on wooden legs and arms. Ar
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Three Antique Celluloid Grooming Pieces2047 - Three Antique Celluloid Grooming Pieces
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DATE: Early 1900's DESCRIPTION: One comb, one shoehorn and one fingernail utensil in two colors with blue dazzle stones accentuating. Clean and ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Fossils, Rock Samples and Spearhead on Marble Base2048 - Fossils, Rock Samples and Spearhead on Marble Base
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DATE: unknown: DESCRIPTION: Seven various sea fossils including amnmonite, fern, and clam, an obsidian rock and a 5'' picture rock spearhead...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Country Store Glass Jar - "Seyfert's Pretzels"2049 - Country Store Glass Jar - "Seyfert's Pretzels"
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DESCRIPTION: Clear glass jar with lid. This 1930's Pennsylvania company made pretzels for years. SIZE:13''H x 6.5'' W. Some ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Brass Beaded Box by Kills Thunder2050 - Brass Beaded Box by Kills Thunder
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DATE: old brass box, newly beaded exterior DESCRIPTION: A brass box beaded in the lovely colorful style of artist Kills Thunder. SIZE: Approx. 3&#...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Framed Original Watercolor Navajo Artist R Hanley2051 - Framed Original Watercolor Navajo Artist R Hanley
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ETHNICITY:Native American DESCRIPTION:Signed watercolor painting of 3 braves on horses. Signed in lower left, ''HANLEY ^ DINE'' fo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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African Standing Impala Hand Carving on Stand2052 - African Standing Impala Hand Carving on Stand
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DATE: unknown ETHNICITY:African DESCRIPTION: Graceful impala reaches to tree top for food. Roughly carved tree. Probably not the original base of 4.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Carved Bone Mask2053 - Carved Bone Mask
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DATE: unknown: ETHNICITY: Unknown DESCRIPTION: This unique bone mask is heavy with marrow showing on the back. A hanging hole is on the back. SIZE:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Glass Tiled Wooden Box for Collectibles2054 - Glass Tiled Wooden Box for Collectibles
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DATE: modern DESCRIPTION: Mosaic glass tiles on a wooden box. Decorated by artist Kills Thunder. Small glass tiles have a variety of patterns and co
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Southwest NM Fishtail Selenite Specimen2055 - Southwest NM Fishtail Selenite Specimen
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DESCRIPTION: Fishtail Selenite conglomerate of large crystals on top and small ones on base. Golden and brown colored. SIZE: 1.5''H x 5&#...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Old Cream Ware Crockery Pitcher2056 - Old Cream Ware Crockery Pitcher
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DATE: Turn of the Century DESCRIPTION: golden tones with a country home scene in green. Small flowers in decorations and ribbon and bows around top r
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Large Hand Beaded Glass Jar - Kills Thunder2057 - Large Hand Beaded Glass Jar - Kills Thunder
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DATE: recent DESCRIPTION: Old style blue tinted glass jar is beautifully beaded with southwestern colors and designs by artist Kills Thunder. SIZE: 1
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Heavy Blue Glass Divided Nursey Rhyme Plate2058 - Heavy Blue Glass Divided Nursey Rhyme Plate
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DATE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: heavy blue glass, divided nursery rhyme plate. WHERE ARE YOU GOING MY PRETTY MAID/SEE-SAW MARGERY DAW is around the rim. Do
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Netherlands Textiles2059 - Vintage Netherlands Textiles
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DESCRIPTION: Netherlands Textiles. 1: Red on off white crewel pillow sham. Very good condition and no loose threads or color run. SIZE: 16''...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pink Beaded Clutch Purse2060 - Pink Beaded Clutch Purse
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DESCRIPTION: Wonderful beaded purse with zipper all around. Lined inside. SIZE: 5''x7.5''. Buyer pays actual shipping and handling ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to badgercreek for (35.00 + 6.30BP) = 41.30
 
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Navajo Turquoise Horse Fetish Necklace2062 - Navajo Turquoise Horse Fetish Necklace
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ETHNICITY:Native American DESCRIPTION:Turquoise, lapis and coral horse fetishes on turquoise, coral, white shell heishi necklace. SIZE: 32''...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Nugget Red Shell Necklaces2063 - Navajo Turquoise Nugget Red Shell Necklaces
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ETHNICITY:Native American DESCRIPTION:Small turquoise nuggets on both necklaces. One also has red shell flat beads. SIZE: Longest necklace is 23....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Silver and Gold Heart Necklace and Earrings2064 - Silver and Gold Heart Necklace and Earrings
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DESCRIPTION: Very fine silver chain with silver and gold heart pendant and matching earrings with loop hangers. SIZE: Chain is 16'' long. He...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to hvnfun for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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Vintage New Mexico Pueblo Drum2065 - Vintage New Mexico Pueblo Drum
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ETHNICITY: New Mexico Pueblo DESCRIPTION: Vintage New Mexico Pueblo drum with hide covering over wood sides, has wood beater. Wood knot hole on one si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to badgercreek for (45.00 + 8.10BP) = 53.10
 
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Mata Ortiz Black Pottery - Socorro Reyes2066 - Mata Ortiz Black Pottery - Socorro Reyes
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PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexico DESCRIPTION: Highly burnished black on black Mata Ortiz pottery signed on the bottom by the artist Socorro Reye
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to waterman215 for (40.00 + 7.20BP) = 47.20
 
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Pojoaque Pueblo Pottery - J & T Talachy2067 - Pojoaque Pueblo Pottery - J & T Talachy
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PUEBLO: Pojoaque ETHNICITY: Native American DESCRIPTION: Lovely small Pojoaque pueblo pottery signed on the bottom by the artist Joe and Thelma Talac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to badgerpaw for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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San Vincente Nicoya Costa Rica Pottery Armadillo2068 - San Vincente Nicoya Costa Rica Pottery Armadillo
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PUEBLO: San Vicente Nicoya ETHNICITY: Costa Rica DESCRIPTION: Very nice pottery Armadillo from Costa Rica. On the bottom reads: ''San Vicent...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Sterling Serving Spoon & Fork2069 - Antique Sterling Serving Spoon & Fork
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AGE: Antique DESCRIPTION: Antique sterling silver and wood serving spoon and fork. Made in Mexico. SIZE: Measure approx. 11''L x 2''...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery - Jesus Tena2070 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery - Jesus Tena
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PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Very nice traditional Polychrome Mata Ortiz pottery, signed on the bottom Jesus Tena. Arrow head
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Pueblo Pottery2071 - Native American Pueblo Pottery
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PUEBLO: Acoma, Santa Domingo, Jemez ETHNICITY: Native American DESCRIPTION: Nice lot of 6 Pueblo pottery pieces. All have artist signature or hallmar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to waterman215 for (35.00 + 6.30BP) = 41.30
 
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Lidded Acoma Pottery Bowl2072 - Lidded Acoma Pottery Bowl
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PUEBLO: Acoma ETHNICITY: Native American DESCRIPTION: Lovely Lidded Acoma Pottery Bowl. Black and tan and cream coloring. SIZE: Measures approx. 2.2
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1999 Navajo Etched Pottery - Dewayne Eskeets2073 - 1999 Navajo Etched Pottery - Dewayne Eskeets
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AGE: 1999 ETHNICITY:Native American DESCRIPTION:Wonderful Navajo etched terracotta pottery jar. Green and black on red. On the bottom reads: Dewayne
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Black On Black Pitcher - Malvisa2074 - Mata Ortiz Black On Black Pitcher - Malvisa
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PUEBLO: Mata Ortiz ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Beautiful black on black Mata Ortiz Pottery Pitcher. Highly burnished. Stylized designs. On the b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Jemez Pottery Jar - C. chavez2075 - Jemez Pottery Jar - C. chavez
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PUEBLO: Jemez ETHNICITY: Native American DESCRIPTION: Colorful Jemez pottery jar. On the bottom reads; C. Chavez, Jemez. Leaf designs, beautiful colo
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Pottery Taos Buffalo Fetish2076 - Navajo Pottery Taos Buffalo Fetish
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ETHNICITY:Native American DESCRIPTION:Very nice buffalo fetish. Micaceous clay makes him sparkle, some texturing. Rough spot on one ear. SIZE: Measur
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Jemez Ant Pottery - Patricia Jones2077 - 2 Jemez Ant Pottery - Patricia Jones
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PUEBLO: Jemez ETHNICITY: Native American DESCRIPTION: Cute Jemez ant pottery. On the bottom: Patricia Jones, Jemez, N.M. Ants on the inside and outsi
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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5 Vintage Hand Carved Pipes2078 - 5 Vintage Hand Carved Pipes
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AGE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: Some very unusual hand carved pipes. One is Meerschaum and Celluloid, three are carved wood and one is a carved skull. Inter
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vintage Hand Carved Wood & Clay Pipes2079 - Vintage Hand Carved Wood & Clay Pipes
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AGE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: 5 Vintage hand carved pipes. Three wood carved pipe and two clay bowls also one long carved and etched wood piece. The large
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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3 Small Vintage Pipes2080 - 3 Small Vintage Pipes
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AGE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: These 3 small pipes are vintage, one is in a small case. The pipe with the cream colored bowl has a gun and deer head on t
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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4 Vintage Pipes2081 - 4 Vintage Pipes
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AGE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: One pipe is English porcelain with a picture of a man and woman on the bowl. One pipe is marked on the side ''Ger...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Two Vintage Pipes & One Cigarette Holder2082 - Two Vintage Pipes & One Cigarette Holder
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AGE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: Interesting lot of pipes and cigarette holder. One pipe has a wood bowl and has written on one side ''1947 US Dep...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1959 Original Paintings - J.R. Hoof2083 - 1959 Original Paintings - J.R. Hoof
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AGE: 1959 ETHNICITY: Native American DESCRIPTION: Nice colorful artwork, three original paintings of Indian dancers by J.R. Hoof. On artist paper SI
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vintage Western Clock2084 - Vintage Western Clock
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AGE: Vintage DESCRIPTION: Vintage western clock with horse statue mounted on wood stand. The clock face reads: UNITED, Self Starting. The horse statue
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Hand Painted Wood Retablo2085 - Vintage Mexican Hand Painted Wood Retablo
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AGE: Vintage ETHNICITY: Mexican DESCRIPTION: Lovely vintage Mexican hand painted wood retablo. Very large. Some nicks on wood. SIZE: Measures approx.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1993 Book "The Wild West"2086 - 1993 Book "The Wild West"
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AGE: 1993 DESCRIPTION: Hard back book ''The Wild West'' by the editors of Time-Life Books, forward by Dee Brown. SIZE: Measures ap...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2000 Book "The Cultures of Native North Americans" bu Cjrostoam F. Feest2087 - 2000 Book "The Cultures of Native North Americans" bu Cjrostoam F. Feest
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AGE: 2000 DESCRIPTION: Hard back book "The cultures of Native North Americans" by Christian F. Feest. Printed in Germany. Has a dust cover...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
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Book "Harmsen's Western Americana" - D. Harmsen2088 - Book "Harmsen's Western Americana" - D. Harmsen
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AGE: 1971 DESCRIPTION: Hard back book ''Harmsen's Western Americana'' by Dorothy Harmsen. ''A collection of one hundred ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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