Desert West Auction February 17, 2019

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February 2019 auction features an exceptional collection of miniature pottery from most of the active pueblos in New Mexico & Arizona. The size of these miniatures range from one half inch to the largest of one inch. Native American Hopi Artists such as Marcella Kahe, Susie Youvella, & Verla Dweakuku are represented. Acoma artists include Joyce Leno Barreras, Sandra Victorino , Carrie Chino Charlie & Terrance M. Chino Sr. Zia artist Gloria Gachupin is also included. Santa Clara’s Celestina Naranjo & Cresencia Tafoya is among this group of miniature pottery makers. There is work in the miniature world by Santo Domingo Potter Darrin Auilar. Some of these artist have passed & we must not forget the wonderful art that they have left for us to enjoy.
Judy Savarese from Harvest, Alabama formerly from Silver City, New Mexico has come out of retirement & in now back to painting which is about time. We have missed her artwork which always included whimsical animals from dogs, cats,horses & cows always are surrounded by her wonderful colorful flowers. We are so happy she is back, & has sent us several of her materpieces to put on the auction block.
Estate Native American Pottery, Kachinas, Paintings, Jewelry, Folk Art,Baskets, Textiles, Prints,Beadwork, & Selected Unusual Finds from New Mexico Traders & Consignors.
Anasazi Traders of New Mexico “New Textile Rugs” being auctioned to the highest bidder, well below normal selling prices, over the next six months of our third weekend of every month auctions. These Textiles are South American Rugs woven by the Quichua Indians of Ecuador, all are hand dyed and loom woven. Anasazi Traders Collection of Black & White Mimbres Design Decorative Plates. Actual Prehistoric Mimbres Pottery Design recreated on Black & White Decorative Plates. Microwave Oven Safe Mimbres Design Coffee Cups. Your chance to own a little history of the New Mexico Southwest.
Kills Thunder Original Acrylic Paintings, Jewelry & Beadwork. There is a new Magnum PI Series coming up that has several Office & Home Scenes, with some of Kills Thunder Artwork used as Set Design in the upcoming TV series. I have had several calls that they have seen her work.
Antiques & Collectibles including the following: Art, Pottery, Kachinas, Textiles, Folk Art, Baskets, Jewelry, Dolls, & items of interest from “The Land of Enchantment”. Large Santa Domingo Olla by Darrin Aguilar. Large Navajo Storm Pattern Textile Rug in exceptional condition. Also large Navajo Red Five Yei Rug with unusual surrounding Yei head patterns around the dancing Yeis.
Mata Ortiz Pottery signed by the artists that made the pottery, featuring miniature artists Carmen Veloz, Baudel Lopez & Roberto Banuelos. Many have the matching pottery holders, that add to the beauty of the pueblo’s charm.
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Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Owl2016 - Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Owl
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Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Owl, measures 2.5'' x 1.5'', faint signature on the bottom
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to Maryewhelan for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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6 Asian Carved Bone Forks2017 - 6 Asian Carved Bone Forks
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6 Asian Carved Bone Forks with a hand carved elephant head on each handle tip, measure 5''L
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Squamish Salish Carved Wood Spindle Whorl, Charlie2018 - Squamish Salish Carved Wood Spindle Whorl, Charlie
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Northwest Coast Squamish Salish Carved Wood Eagle Spindle Whorl by Peter Charlie, measures 10'' x 11.5'' and is signed on the back, ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to L9407G for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Art by Penney and Longfish2019 - Native American Art by Penney and Longfish
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Native American Art by David W. Penney and George C. Longfish, hardback book c. 1994 Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc., comes in original book jacket
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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10 PreColumbian Pottery Throws, Mostly Heads2020 - 10 PreColumbian Pottery Throws, Mostly Heads
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10 PreColumbian Pottery Throws, Mostly Heads, largest measures 1.25''L
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar, Villalpando2021 - Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar, Villalpando
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Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar by Jeronimo Villalpando, measures 7''D x 5''H, square rim and signed on the bottom
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mimbres Designed Quail Art on Flagstone2022 - Mimbres Designed Quail Art on Flagstone
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Mimbres Designed Quail Art on Flagstone, artist's initials EL, measures 8''H x 6.5''W x 1.5''Thick
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to sgoldman for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Inlay Lizard Bracelet2023 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Inlay Lizard Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Channel Inlay Turquoise Inlay Lizard Bracelet, hallmarked RM and stamped sterling, inside measures 6.75&#...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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5 Anasazi Traders Designed Ceramic Kachina Cups2024 - 5 Anasazi Traders Designed Ceramic Kachina Cups
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5 Anasazi Traders Designed Black on White Ceramic Kachina Coffee Cups, made in Ecuador, measure 4.25'' x 4.75''
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Antique Fox Hunting Prints2025 - Pair of Antique Fox Hunting Prints
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Pair of Antique Fox Hunting Prints, includes: ''The First Flight'' and ''At High Pressure'' both by E.A.S. Douglas, ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Original Oil Painting by Savarese2026 - Original Oil Painting by Savarese
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Original Oil Painting ''Patriotic Flight'' by Savarese, on canvas measuring 8'' x 10'', great impressionistic style ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Original ''Rhythm of the Land'' Pendleton Blanket2028 - Original ''Rhythm of the Land'' Pendleton Blanket
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Limited Edition Original ''Rhythm of the Land'' Pendleton Blanket presented by Northwest Pendleton and Spirit Wrestler Gallery by ar...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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2 Navajo Kachina Trees by T. Galvan2029 - 2 Navajo Kachina Trees by T. Galvan
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2 Native American Navajo Kachina Trees by T. Galvan, both are signed on the bottom, largest measures 4'' x 11'' x 13'', embe...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Santo Domingo Pottery Basket2030 - Vintage Santo Domingo Pottery Basket
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Vintage Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket, measures 9''L x 6.5''H x 6''W, nice thick walled piece
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to Jsavarese for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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2 Native American Seminole Dolls2031 - 2 Native American Seminole Dolls
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2 Native American Seminole Dolls, largest measures 3'' x 9.75'', hand sewn faces, bead embellishments, from The Seminole Indian Vill...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Inlay Gaan Dancer Stick Pin2032 - Zuni Sterling Inlay Gaan Dancer Stick Pin
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Native American Zuni Sterling Inlay Gaan Crown Dancer Stick Pin by Vera Luna, measures 4''L, hallmarked V.L., overlay and inlay includes gol...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Jewelry2033 - Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Jewelry
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Jewelry, includes: 1. Sterling Turquoise Bee Screwback Earrings, measure 7/8''D 2. Sterling Turquo...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Contemporary Metal Art Kachina on Sandstone Base2034 - Contemporary Metal Art Kachina on Sandstone Base
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Contemporary Metal Art Kachina on Sandstone Base, painted face, feather embellishment, measures 12''H (includes feather) x 4.75''W x...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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7 Linocut Block Prints by Andy Chuka2035 - 7 Linocut Block Prints by Andy Chuka
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7 Linocut Block Prints by Andy Chuka, visual measures 4'' x 5'', includes: 1 is an artist proof of Conestoga Wagon, Sunflower #31/10...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Pottery ''Fish'' Jar by Roberto Banuelos2036 - Mata Ortiz Pottery ''Fish'' Jar by Roberto Banuelos
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Mata Ortiz Pottery ''Fish'' Jar by Roberto Banuelos, Master Potter, measures 3.25'' x 4''D and is signed on the bott...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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