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

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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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Native American Silver Inlay Ring, Size 131550 - Native American Silver Inlay Ring, Size 13
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Native American Sterling Silver Inlay Ring, Size 13, inlay includes turquoise, coral, lapis, sugilite, and red shell, stamped Lucky and Sterling
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Ring, Size 7.751551 - Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Ring, Size 7.75
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Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Ring, Size 7.75, hallmarked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Textured Jar by Jesus Tena1552 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Textured Jar by Jesus Tena
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Textured Jar by Jesus Tena, measures 10'' x 10'', body of jar is completely textured, highly burnished flared rim...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1970 Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 71553 - 1970 Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7
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1970 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7, measures 1.25''L, hallmarked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Storyteller Bracelet by C. Hunter1554 - Navajo Sterling Storyteller Bracelet by C. Hunter
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Storyteller Bracelet by Cody Hunter, inside measures 6.75" which includes opening x 7/8"W, hallmark...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Nugget & Heishi Necklace1555 - Navajo Turquoise Nugget & Heishi Necklace
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Native American Navajo Double Strand Turquoise Nugget & Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 27" end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sterling Silver Multi Stone Ring and Pendant1556 - Sterling Silver Multi Stone Ring and Pendant
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Sterling Silver Multi Stone Ring and Pendant, 1 stone missing out of ring, ring is size 8.75, both are stamped .925
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 71557 - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 7
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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5 Native American Pueblo Beaded Suede Key Rings1558 - 5 Native American Pueblo Beaded Suede Key Rings
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5 Native American Pueblo Beaded Suede Key Rings, 4 are fringed, longest measures 9''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by A. Soto1559 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by A. Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Alejandra Soto, measures 8''H x 4''D, signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired lines an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1560 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Flashy Feline'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist, Artist B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to lottaburger for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1561 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Hell Hound'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 18'' x 24'', 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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Sterling Turquoise and Coral Necklace1562 - Sterling Turquoise and Coral Necklace
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5 Hand Woven Mexican Textiles, longest measures 62"L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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German Silver Spur Rowel Cuff Bracelet1563 - German Silver Spur Rowel Cuff Bracelet
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German Silver Spur Rowel Cuff Bracelet, inside measures 7" which includes opening x 1.5"W at widest point, hallmarked NV, 41.73g in total ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Carved Ironwood Eagles1995 - Vintage Carved Ironwood Eagles
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Vintage Carved Ironwood Eagles, measures 17'' x 16'' x 23'', foot has been repaired on one of the eagles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Red Shell Teardrop Bead and Heishi Necklace1995A - Navajo Red Shell Teardrop Bead and Heishi Necklace
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Native American Navajo Red Shell Teardrop Bead and Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 22'' end to end and largest tab bead measures 1''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1996 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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2016 Original Acrylic Painting ''Akecheta'' (Fighter) by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to lottaburger for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Pair of Paper Mache Animal Masks by Gwa Twax1997 - Pair of Paper Mache Animal Masks by Gwa Twax
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Pair of Vintage Paper Mache Animal Masks by Gwa Twax, made in Thailand, largest measures 10'' x 16''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1980 Navajo Silver & Spiny Oyster Bracelet, Victor1997A - 1980 Navajo Silver & Spiny Oyster Bracelet, Victor
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1980 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Spiny Oyster Bracelet by Darrell Victor, inside measures 7 1/8'' which includes opening x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug1998 - Native American Navajo Textile Rug
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug, measures 18'' x 18'', four cornered tassels intact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1960-70 Hopi Sterling Bear Barrette by L. Qumawunu1998A - 1960-70 Hopi Sterling Bear Barrette by L. Qumawunu
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1960-70 Native American Hopi Sterling Bear Barrette by Loren Sakeva Qumawunu, hallmarked and stamped sterling, measures 3.25''L x .5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Acoma Traditional Hand Painted Pottery Jar1999 - Acoma Traditional Hand Painted Pottery Jar
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Native American Acoma Traditional Hand Painted Pottery Jar, measures 6.5'' x 8'', shelf wear on bottom, and small nip on side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Coloskier for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by Velia Reyes2000 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by Velia Reyes
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by Velia Reyes, measures 7.5''H x 5''W, signed by artist and features cream geometric and abstra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Polychrome Jar by Aurelia Regino Porras2001 - Mexican Polychrome Jar by Aurelia Regino Porras
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Mexican Polychrome Jar by Aurelia Regino Porras, measures 9.5'' x 12'', signed by artist, flower motif, beautiful jar, FYI: '...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Tracks Afield II by Bob Sopchick Limited Ed. Knife2002 - Tracks Afield II by Bob Sopchick Limited Ed. Knife
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Tracks Afield II by Bob Sopchick Limited Edition Knife, comes in presentation box and with provenance, measures 4''L closed and 7'' ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of 3 Books by D McCullough & Page Smith2003 - Collection of 3 Books by D McCullough & Page Smith
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Collection of 3 Books by D McCullough & Page Smith, #1 John Adams by Pulitzer Prize Winning Author David McCullough c. 2001 by Simon & Schus...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage African Beaded Bangle Bracelet2004 - Vintage African Beaded Bangle Bracelet
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Vintage African Beaded Bangle Bracelet, fits a wrist size 8.5'' and is 1.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios2005 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, signed by artist and measures 7.5''H x 6.5''D, features Paquime' insp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Eocene Age Fish Fossil2006 - Eocene Age Fish Fossil
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Eocene Age Fish Fossil, measures 3'' x 4.5'', paper label on back reads ''Knightia (Eocene Age) Green River Formation Farson...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Estate PreColumbian Pottery Animal Head Throws2007 - Estate PreColumbian Pottery Animal Head Throws
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Collection of PreColumbian Pottery Animal Head Throws, largest measures 2.5'' x 2.5'', Acquired ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1920 Navajo Fred Harvey Style Cuff Bracelet2007A - 1920 Navajo Fred Harvey Style Cuff Bracelet
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1920 Native American Navajo Fred Harvey Style Cuff Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x .5''W, arrow concho moti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to lottaburger for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Collection of Fossils and Fossil Jewelry2008 - Collection of Fossils and Fossil Jewelry
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Collection of Fossils and Fossil Jewelry, largest measures 2 7/8'' x 2''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to Auction2129 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Miniature Tohono O'odham Lidded Basket2009 - Miniature Tohono O'odham Lidded Basket
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Miniature Native American Tohono O'odham Lidded Basket, measures 1.5''H x 2.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sterling Silver Lapis and Coral Ring, Size 8.52011 - Sterling Silver Lapis and Coral Ring, Size 8.5
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Sterling Silver Lapis and Coral Ring, Size 8.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl2011A - Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase signed LS and Shallow Bowl by Divine Routzen, largest measures 2&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1950 Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin2012 - 1950 Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin
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950 Native American Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin, measures 1'' x 1.5'', 4.3g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pine Needle & Pine Cone Basket2013 - Pine Needle & Pine Cone Basket
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Pine Needle & Pine Cone Basket, measures 7'' x 9'' x 11''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Buffalo Head Pendant2014 - Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Buffalo Head Pendant
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Buffalo Head Pendant, stamped sterling, measures 3'' x 2'', 13.1g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Paquime Inspired Jar2015 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Paquime Inspired Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Paquime' Inspired Jar, measures 6.5''H x 6''D, geometric and abstract designs on marbleized clay
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed2016 - 2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed
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2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed, #1 Pulled Spout by Lorena Gonzalez Rios and #2 Eye Dazzler by Angelica Bugarini (repaired chip in rim),
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Trikke Technologies Roadster 12 Cambering Vehicle2016A - Trikke Technologies Roadster 12 Cambering Vehicle
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Trikke Technologies Roadster 12 Three-Wheel Cambering Vehicle, MUST PICK UP OR ARRANGE FOR YOUR OWN SHIPPING, comes with instructional DVD, owner...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant on Neck Wire2017 - Navajo Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant on Neck Wire
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant on Neck Wire, cross pendant measures 2.5'' x 1'', 20.9g in total wt. Stunning ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Antique 1900 Coal Burning Iron2018 - Antique 1900 Coal Burning Iron
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Antique 1900 Coal Burning Iron, measures 4'' x 7.5'' x 8'', wood handle is chipped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Estate PreColumbian Pottery Fetishes2019 - Estate PreColumbian Pottery Fetishes
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Collection of PreColumbian Pottery Fetishes, largest measures 3'' x 2''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Solid Sterling Bracelet from Afghanistan2019A - Antique Solid Sterling Bracelet from Afghanistan
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Antique Solid Sterling Bracelet from Afghanistan, inside measures 8.75'' which includes opening x .25''W, 49.9g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios2020 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, signed by artist and measures 7.5''H x 6.25''D, features Paquime' ins...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Set of Chas. D. Briddell Stainless Steel Knives2021 - Set of Chas. D. Briddell Stainless Steel Knives
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Set of Chas. D. Briddell Carvel Hall Stainless Steel Knives, comes in original box, knives measure 9''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of 4 Stone and Bead Necklaces2022 - Collection of 4 Stone and Bead Necklaces
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Collection of 4 Stone and Bead Necklaces, #1 Morenci Turquoise Nugget Necklace, sterling silver beads, measures 24''L #2 Flame Agate with A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya2023 - Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya, signed by artist and measures 3'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage African Carved Wood Mask2023A - Vintage African Carved Wood Mask
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Vintage African Carved Wood Mask, embellished with feathers, measures 8'' x 9'', ready to hang
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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