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Desert West Auction Jan. 29th, 30th & 31st

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationP.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35, Mimbres, New Mexico, 88049, United States

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Desert West is pleased to be presenting items from the living estate of Tim & Joan Donovan. Joan & Tim were extensive world travelers & collected numerous unusual items & various works of Art. They are down-sizing and we are happy to present several items from the Islands, Africa, & Papua New Guinea.

Also included in our Jan. 2016 auction are various Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetishes & Pueblo and Prehistoric Pottery.

Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luis Ortiz, Briana & Gaby V. S. & Daniel Gonzales. Mexican Southwestern Rugs, Oaxacan Alebrijes, Pottery & Jewelry.

Original Acrylic Paintings and Beadwork by Kathy Kills Thunder.

Estate Antiques & Collectibles.
Specific Lot Questions: If you have any questions regarding an items, send an email or call with your questions prior to bidding. All inquiries regarding lots for sale must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Please register to bid and logon to ICollector 1 hour before the start time, 10 am MDT.
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Original Huichol Yarn Painting, Benitez & Cruz995 - Original Huichol Yarn Painting, Benitez & Cruz
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Original Huichol Yarn Painting by Ceferino Diaz Benitez and Teresa Medina de la Cruz, description of work is hand written on back of piece, The Huicho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Casas Grandes Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction996 - Casas Grandes Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction
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1960's Casas Grandes Polychrome Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction, measures 6.25"D x 7.5"H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Huipil Textile Poncho998 - Vintage Huipil Textile Poncho
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Vintage Huipil Textile Poncho from Southern Mexico or Northern Guatemala, some fraying
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Pottery Jar999 - Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Pottery Jar
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Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Utilitarian Pottery Jar, measures 2.75"H x 3"D, Acquired in accordance with all State and Federal Regu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole1000 - Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole
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Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, measures 8''H x 1.25''W x 1.25''Deep
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Estate Ethnic Friendship Basket1001 - Estate Ethnic Friendship Basket
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have an Ethnic Friendship Basket, measures 5'' x 9''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Tile Trays1002 - Vintage Mexican Tile Trays
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Vintage Mexican Tile Trays, largest measures 8.5'' x 9''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Horse Pendant Necklace1002A - Navajo Sterling Silver Horse Pendant Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Horse Pendant Necklace, hand wrought chain measures 18'' end to end, horse pendant measures .75'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Textile Hangings1004 - Pair of Mexican Textile Hangings
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Pair of Mexican Textile Hangings, largest measures 30'' x 60'', can be rolled to ship
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to youngawd for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Hand Beaded Tray, Decanter, and Cordial Glasses1005 - Hand Beaded Tray, Decanter, and Cordial Glasses
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Hand Beaded Tray, Decanter, and Cordial Glasses by Kathy Kills Thunder, decanter measures 9.5''H and tray measures 12''D, Artist Bio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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1982 Tigua Polychrome Jar by Lucy F. Rodela1006 - 1982 Tigua Polychrome Jar by Lucy F. Rodela
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1982 Native American Tigua Polychrome Jar by Lucy F. Rodela, measures 10.5''W x 8.5''H, FYI: ''Lucila F. Rodela from the Ysl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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7 Corbell & Co. Silver Plated Cordial Cups1007 - 7 Corbell & Co. Silver Plated Cordial Cups
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7 Corbell & Co. Silver Plated Cordial Cups, measures 3.25''H x 1.5''D, FYI: Corbell is known for their silver plated reproduicti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Metal Wall Art Gecko1008 - Metal Wall Art Gecko
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Metal Wall Art Gecko, measures 19.25''L x 9''W x 1.75''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Carved Water Buffalo Horn Heron1009 - Vintage Carved Water Buffalo Horn Heron
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Vintage Carved Water Buffalo Horn Heron, measures 15''H x 2''W x 3''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to waterman215 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Inlay Bear Pendant Necklace, Smith1009A - Navajo Sterling Inlay Bear Pendant Necklace, Smith
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Bear Pendant Choker Necklace by Germaine Smith, hallmarked G and stamped sterling, pendant measures 2&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Vintage Cedar Wood Keepsake Box, Copper Hardware1010 - Vintage Cedar Wood Keepsake Box, Copper Hardware
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Vintage Cedar Wood Keepsake Box, Copper Hardware, measures 10.5''L x 6.25''W x 5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Hand Painted Mexican Coyote, Bear, and Owl Figures1011 - Hand Painted Mexican Coyote, Bear, and Owl Figures
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Hand Painted Mexican Coyote, Bear, and Owl Wood Figures, largest measures 8''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Estate Hand Beaded Textan Leather Belt1012 - Estate Hand Beaded Textan Leather Belt
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Hand Beaded Textan Leather Belt, measures 32'' end to end, belt is embellished with 3 beaded feather d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original 1948 Preston McCrossen Drawing1013 - Original 1948 Preston McCrossen Drawing
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Original 1948 Preston McCrossen (1894-1981) Drawing, visual measures 11'' x 17'', can be rolled to ship
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to arttrader949 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Collection of Shell Jewelry1014 - Collection of Shell Jewelry
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Collection of Shell Jewelry, includes 2 pairs of earrings, 2 brooches, 3 bracelets, and 3 necklaces, longest necklace measures 22'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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