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

Auction Details

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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Carved Stone Fetishes, Some Native American1175 - Carved Stone Fetishes, Some Native American
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Carved Stone Fetishes, largest measures 1'' x 2'', includes Native American Zuni Eagle, Ram, and Navajo Bear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Authentic Prehistoric Arrowheads1176 - Collection of Authentic Prehistoric Arrowheads
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Collection of 45+ Authentic Prehistoric Obsidian and Black Flint Arrowheads, longest measures 1.75"L, comes with COA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Utilitarian Pottery Jar1177 - Prehistoric Casas Grandes Utilitarian Pottery Jar
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Authentic Prehistoric Casas Grandes Utilitarian Pottery Jar, traditional coiling and beautiful swirled coiling on bottom of jar, measures 5.25"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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3 Pieces of Gold Jewelry1178 - 3 Pieces of Gold Jewelry
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3 Pieces of Gold Jewelry, includes Gold on Sterling Christ Pendant measuring 1.25''L x 7/8''W, 14KT Gold Chain and Two 10KT Gold Pen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.51179 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by D. Gonzalez1180 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by D. Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Lizard Jar by Daniel Gonzalez, signed by artist and measures 8.25''H x 7''D, very busy jar indicative ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Handwoven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug1180A - Vintage Handwoven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug
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Vintage Handwoven Wool Turkish Kilim Rug, measures 36''L x 30''W, includes fringe, gorgeous colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1181 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Ruby River'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 16'', signed by artist, Artist Bio:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Casas Grandes Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction1182 - Casas Grandes Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction
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1960's Casas Grandes Polychrome Hooded Effigy Jar Reproduction, measures 7"D x 7"H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to djh5830 for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Native American Cherokee Beaded Fringed Pipe Bag1183 - Native American Cherokee Beaded Fringed Pipe Bag
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Native American Cherokee Beaded Fringed Pipe Bag, measures 28''L x 8''W, drawstring closure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar, Villapando1184 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar, Villapando
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Geronimo Villapando, flared rim, four cornered rim, signed by artist, shelf wear on bottom of jar, measures 5
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Estate Native American Baskets1185 - Collection of Estate Native American Baskets
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Collection of Estate Native American Baskets, includes: From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Modoc Miniature Lidded Basket, measures
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Authentic Prehistoric Polychrome Pottery Jar1186 - Authentic Prehistoric Polychrome Pottery Jar
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Authentic Prehistoric Polychrome Pottery Jar, measures 7.75"D x 5.5"H, comes with COA, has not been cleaned, drill holes on both sides of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Authentic Prehistoric Casas Grandes Utilitarian Pottery Jar1187 - Authentic Prehistoric Casas Grandes Utilitarian Pottery Jar
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Authentic Prehistoric Casas Grandes Utilitarian Pottery Jar, measures 7.5"D x 5.5"H, comes COA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Santo Domingo Overlay Shell Heishi Bead Necklace1187A - Santo Domingo Overlay Shell Heishi Bead Necklace
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Gorgeous Native American Santo Domingo Overlay Shell Heishi Bead Necklace, overlay includes coral, abalone, turquoise, and mother of pearl, measures 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Casas Grandes Effigy Pottery Jar Reproduction1188 - Casas Grandes Effigy Pottery Jar Reproduction
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1960's Casas Grandes Polychrome Hooded Effigy Pottery Jar Reproduction, measures 7"D x 8"H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to djh5830 for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Pottery Bowl1189 - Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Pottery Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American Mimbres Utilitarian Pottery Bowl, measures 3.25"H x 6.75"D, features basket weave rim designs, comes with COA,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Highly Burnished Jar by F. Tena1190 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Highly Burnished Jar by F. Tena
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Highly Burnished Polychrome Jar by Fito Tena, measures 13.25''H x 8''D, signed by artist and comes with matching ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to waterman215 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Prehistoric Anasazi Black on White Pottery Jar1191 - Prehistoric Anasazi Black on White Pottery Jar
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Prehistoric Native American Anasazi Black on White Pottery Jar, measures 6.5"D x 6"H, features 6 directional crosses around jar, comes wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Cuzco Lima Peruvian Pottery Folk Art1196 - Cuzco Lima Peruvian Pottery Folk Art
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Peruvian Pottery Folk Art, features family loaded Volvo Bus, fabulous example of Peruvian Folk Art, nice and colorful, measures 4.5'' x 6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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