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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1989 Native American Jemez Carved Pottery Jar2179 - 1989 Native American Jemez Carved Pottery Jar
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1989 Native American Jemez Carved Pottery Jar by Glendora Daubs, cornstalk hallmark on the bottom, measures 3 3/8''H x 3''D, beautif...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to agedart1 for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Large Navajo Yei Textile Wool Rug2179A - Large Navajo Yei Textile Wool Rug
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Large Native American Navajo Yei Textile Wool Rug, stunning colors, nice tight weave, 4 cornered tassels intact, measures 59'' x 35''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Navajo Alabaster Sculpture by Richard Silver2180 - Navajo Alabaster Sculpture by Richard Silver
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Native American Navajo Alabaster Sculpture by Richard Silver, measures 4.5''H x 4.5''W x 6.5''Deep and is signed on the bottom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Early Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Jars2181 - Early Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Jars
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Early Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Jars, measure 1.5'' x 1.5'', both have drilled holes for hanging, thick walled pieces
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to whoizit for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Silver Charms2181A - 2 Silver Charms
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2 Silver Charms, includes: 1. Motorcycle Charm/Pendant, measures 1.75''L x .75''W, stamped sterling and hallmarked ROG 2. Silver C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American & Mexican Pottery Miniatures2183 - Native American & Mexican Pottery Miniatures
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4 Pieces of Native American & Mexican Pottery Miniatures, includes: 1. Isleta Frog Jar by Kimo Decora, measures 1'' x .75'' and...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to eraserdust.. for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Cherokee Sifter Basket2184 - Native American Cherokee Sifter Basket
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Native American Cherokee Sifter Basket, measures 10''D x 2''H
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by H. Mora2185 - Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by H. Mora
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Butterfly Jar by H. Mora, measures 5'' x 4.5'' and is signed on the bottom, sgraffito butterflies, lines, and des...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to AntiqueVil.. for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Ethnic Turned Wood Urn w/ Bone Inlay2186 - Ethnic Turned Wood Urn w/ Bone Inlay
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Vintage Ethnic Turned Wood Urn w/ Bone Inlay, lidded, by Boja 1967, measures 6'' X 14''
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Estimate : 45.00 - 65.00
Sold to PaulaC27 for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Oil Painting by Savarese2187 - Original Oil Painting by Savarese
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Original Oil Painting ''Wolf Dreamer'' by Savarese, on canvas measuring 8'' x 10'', great impressionistic style in e...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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4 Vintage Softback Music Books2188 - 4 Vintage Softback Music Books
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4 Vintage Softback Music Books, includes: 1. The Arkansas Woodchoppers: World's Greatest Collection of Cowboy Songs with Yodel Arrangement, c. 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2188A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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2016 Original Acrylic Painting ''Midnight Blue'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 16'' x 20'' and is signed by the a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Horno Oven2189 - Native American Santa Clara Pottery Horno Oven
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Horno Oven by Cresencia Tafoya (1918-1999), measures 4'' x 3'' x 3'' and is signed on th...
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Estimate : 45.00 - 60.00
Sold to aba_fan for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Native American Hopi Kachina2190 - Vintage Native American Hopi Kachina
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Vintage/Antique Native American Hopi Kachina, measures 10.5''L x 5.5''W, embellished with fur, feathers, and a woven textile cape
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 1288oak for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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3 Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars2191 - 3 Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars
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3 Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, includes: 1. Cream Seed Jar by Carmen Veloz, measures 1.5''H x 3''D and is signed on the bottom 2...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Santo Domingo Pottery Basket2192 - Vintage Santo Domingo Pottery Basket
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Vintage Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket, measures 4.25''H x 4.25'' x 4''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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4 Star Wars First Day Issue Stamped Envelopes2193 - 4 Star Wars First Day Issue Stamped Envelopes
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4 Star Wars First Day Issue Stamped Envelopes, includes Chewbacca & Han Solo, Obi-Wan-Kenobi, Darth Vader, and Yoda, each has its own informatio...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
 
 
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4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Plates2194 - 4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Plates
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Set of 4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Black on White Ceramic Decorative Plates, made in Ecuador, measure 11''D, for decorative use only
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfrost19 for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Plates2195 - 4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Plates
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Set of 4 Anasazi Traders Mimbres Designed Black on White Ceramic Decorative Plates, made in Ecuador, measure 11''D, for decorative use only
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100% Wool Rug2195A - Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100% Wool Rug
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Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100 Percent Wool Hand Knotted Rug, measures 7'10'' x 5'9'', approx. .75'' thick, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to dickmontagne for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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6 Native American Hopi Flat Kachinas2196 - 6 Native American Hopi Flat Kachinas
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6 Native American Hopi Flat Kachinas, includes: 1. Grandmother Hahay Wiuti from Shungopavi Village 2. Swaying Man Nayaiya Taka 3. Sun God 4. HaHa
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to dickmontagne for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Historic and Prehistoric Utilitarian Pottery2197 - Historic and Prehistoric Utilitarian Pottery
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3 Pieces of Historic and Prehistoric Utilitarian Pottery, largest measures 6.5''H, the 2 smaller pieces have been glued
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 1106brian for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Turquoise and Coral Bead Necklace by Kills Thunder2198A - Turquoise and Coral Bead Necklace by Kills Thunder
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Turquoise and Coral Bead Necklace by Kills Thunder, measures 28''L end to end, 3 strands of coral, largest turquoise nugget measures 7/8'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cavalrycol.. for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Herd of Carved Ebony Wood Elephants2199 - Herd of Carved Ebony Wood Elephants
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Vintage Herd of 8 Ebony Elephants, made in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), largest measures 4'' x 9'' x 10'', the mama elephant has ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to agedart1 for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Native American Hopi Gourd Rattle2200 - Vintage Native American Hopi Gourd Rattle
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Vintage Native American Hopi Gourd Rattle, measures 19.5''L x 3.5''W, embellished with feathers, wood handle, and cotton string, han...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to Harley5 for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Pipestone Carving2201 - Native American Pipestone Carving
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Native American Oglala Lakota Sioux Pipestone Carving, measures 1.5'' x 6'' x 3.5'', features a Native American Male's H...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to barebackja.. for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Trail of the Painted Ponies ''For Spacious Skies''2201A - Trail of the Painted Ponies ''For Spacious Skies''
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Trail of the Painted Ponies ''For Spacious Skies'' #12274, measures 7.5'' x 7'' x 2.75'', 1E/9,315, artist J...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Vintage Native American Pottery Baskets2202 - 2 Vintage Native American Pottery Baskets
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2 Vintage Native American Pottery Baskets, includes Santo Domingo and Santa Clara Pottery Baskets with the largest measuring 7'' x 9.5'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Penobscot Lidded Basket2203 - Native American Penobscot Lidded Basket
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Native American Penobscot Lidded Basket, measures 4'' x 6''
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Trail of the Painted Ponies ''Gift Horse'' #122252204 - Trail of the Painted Ponies ''Gift Horse'' #12225
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Trail of the Painted Ponies ''Gift Horse'' #12225, measures 7.75'' x 6'' x 2.5'', 1E/5,321, artist Misty Lyn...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Native American Tesuque Pottery Jar2205 - Vintage Native American Tesuque Pottery Jar
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Vintage Native American Tesuque Pottery Jar, measures 3.75'' x 2.5''
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2206 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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2018 Original Acrylic Painting ''Sandhill Serenade'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 16'' x 20'' and is signed by t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Mexican Composition Dolls2207 - Pair of Vintage Mexican Composition Dolls
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Pair of Vintage Mexican Composition Dolls, measure 4'' x 7.25'', in traditional costumes, on wood stands
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Ethnic Carved Wood Box2208 - Vintage Ethnic Carved Wood Box
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Unusual Vintage Ethnic Carved ''Bombe'' Wood Box, measures 6'' x 6.5'' x 10'', metal hardware accents, nice ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to AntiqueVil.. for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Vintage Native American Seminole Dolls2209 - 3 Vintage Native American Seminole Dolls
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3 Vintage Native American Seminole Dolls, largest measures 6'' x 4'', from The Seminole Indian Village in Florida, embellished with ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100% Wool Rug2209A - Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100% Wool Rug
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Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100 Percent Wool Hand Knotted Rug, measures 5'9'' x 7'10'', approx. .75'' thick, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to ckfuller for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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3 Native American Navajo Cloth Dolls2210 - 3 Native American Navajo Cloth Dolls
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3 Native American Navajo Cloth Dolls, largest measures 11''L, smaller ones measure 10''L, embellished with sequins and beads, all ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar, Villalpando2211 - Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar, Villalpando
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Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar by Jeronimo Villalpando, measures 5.5''H x 7.5''D and is signed on the bottom, square rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to barebackja.. for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Navajo ''Hemis'' Kachina by N Yazzie2212 - Native American Navajo ''Hemis'' Kachina by N Yazzie
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Native American Navajo ''Hemis'' Kachina by Nelson Yazzie, measures 11''H x 5.5''W x 5''Deep, signed on the ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Bowl by Pino2213 - Native American Santa Clara Pottery Bowl by Pino
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Vintage Native American Santa Clara (or possibly Tesuque) Pottery Bowl by Pino, hand painted matt on black design signed ''From Mrs. Pino...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Coloskier for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Large Mexican Texcoco Wool Textile2214 - Large Mexican Texcoco Wool Textile
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Large Mexican Texcoco Wool Textile, measures 84.5''L x 60''W, selvage and fringed damage, nice weight, beautiful colors and patterns...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Native American Santo Domingo Pottery2215 - Vintage Native American Santo Domingo Pottery
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Vintage Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket, measures 10''L x 6.25''H x 6.5''W, some pitting and 1'' pressu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage African Carved Wood Handled Adze2216 - Vintage African Carved Wood Handled Adze
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Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Handled Adze, comes with stand, measures 18.25'' x 6.5 (includes stand), actual age and original unknown...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100% Wool Rug2216A - Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100% Wool Rug
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Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100 Percent Wool Hand Knotted Rug, measures 5'7'' x 7'9'', approx. .75'' thick, m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to barebackja.. for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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3 Small Native American Acoma Pottery Jars2217 - 3 Small Native American Acoma Pottery Jars
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3 Small Native American Acoma Pottery Jars, includes: 1. Polychrome Jar by Phyllis Leno (b. 1943), measures 2'' x 2.25'' and is sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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3 Pieces of Sterling Silver Jewelry2218 - 3 Pieces of Sterling Silver Jewelry
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3 Pieces of Sterling Silver Jewelry, includes: 1. Native American Navajo Sterling and Paua Shell Pendant, stamped sterling and hallmarked SC, measure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar, Villalpando2219 - Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar, Villalpando
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Mata Ortiz Matte on Black Pottery Jar by Jeronimo Villalpando, measures 5'' x 7''D and is signed on the bottom, square rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Lakota for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo ''Apache Dancer'' Kachina by H. Hudson2220 - Navajo ''Apache Dancer'' Kachina by H. Hudson
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Native American Navajo ''Apache Dancer'' Kachina by H. Hudson, measures 16''H x 9''W x 4.5''Deep, signed on ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Heisey Glass Horse Bookends2221 - Pair of Vintage Heisey Glass Horse Bookends
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Pair of Vintage Heisey Glass Horse Bookends, measure 3'' x 6'' x 8''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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3 Softback Books, Native American Interest2222 - 3 Softback Books, Native American Interest
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3 Softback Books, Native American Interest, includes: 1. Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux as told through John
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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