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Desert West Auction Jan. 29th, 30th & 31st
Desert West Auction Jan. 29th, 30th & 31st
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
P.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35
,
Mimbres
,
New Mexico
,
88049
,
United States
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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2024 -
Native American Acoma Polychrome Shallow Bowl
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Native American Acoma Polychrome Shallow Bowl, measures 4.75''D x 1.25''H
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2024A -
1960 Zuni Traditional Overlay Thunderbird Necklace
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1960 Native American Zuni Traditional Overlay Thunderbird Necklace, pendant measures 1.75'' x 1.25'', beautiful hand wrought chain m...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, measures 7.5''H x 6.5''D, features Paquime' inspired lines and designs
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
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2025A -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona, pulled spout, flared rim, eye dazzler designs, signed by artist and measures 9''H x 6...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Shallow Deer Bowl by Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Shallow Deer Bowl by Jose Gonzalez, measures 9''W x 2''H, signed by artist, features deer inside of bowl and on t...
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2027 -
Collection of 5 Navajo Sand Paintings
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Collection of 5 Navajo Sand Paintings, measures 12'' x 12'' x 12'', #1 Male Whirling Rainbow by Walter H. Chee #2 T-Bird by...
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2028 -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by S. Reyes
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Geometric Jar by Socorro Reyes, flared eliptical rim, signed by artist and measures 5.25''H x 7.25'...
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2028A -
Native American Navajo Carved Pottery Jar, Signed
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Native American Navajo Carved Pottery Jar, Signed by artist, measures 9'' x 11'', features carved pueblos on each side
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2029 -
Authentic Ice Fishing Fish Decoy
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Authentic Ice Fishing Fish Decoy, measures 8''H x 17''L, beautifully painted, metal fins
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2029A -
Set of 3 Softback Reference Books on Masks
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Set of 3 Softback Reference Books on Masks of Mexico and Guatemala, from the Dewey Galleries Thursday, October 31, 2002 thru Thursday, November 28, 20
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2030 -
Estate PreColumbian Decorative Face & Ear Plugs
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Collection of PreColumbian Decorative Face & Ear Plugs, largest measures 1.5''L x 1''W
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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2030A -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome by Daniel Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome by Daniel Gonzalez, signed by artist and measures 7''H x 6.5''W, textured neck, very busy jar indicati...
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2030B -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Seed Jar by R Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Seed Jar by Rosa Gaona, measures 4''H x 6''D, stylized feather designs, signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2031 -
Collection of 5 Native American Fetishes
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Collection of 5 Native American Zuni & Navajo Fetishes, largest measures 1.5''L, features horned toad with turquoise eyes, jet bear with...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2031A -
3 Sets of Occupied Japan Salt & Pepper Shakers
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3 Sets of Native Americana Occupied Japan Salt & Pepper Shakers, measure 4''H
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2032 -
Estate Northwest Coast Alaskan Sweet Grass Basket
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Northwest Coast Alaskan Sweet Grass Basket, measures 3'' x 4''
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2033 -
Original Navajo Painting by Jason M. Parrish
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Original 2014 Navajo Painting ''Navajo Basket Dance'' by Jason M. Parrish, visual measures 10.5'' x 18.5'', framed a...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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(45.00 + 9.00BP) =
54.00
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2034 -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bird Jar by L. Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bird Seed Jar by Luis Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 3.25''H x 6''D
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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2034A -
Native American Beadwork Belt and Sash
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Native American Beadwork Belt and Sash, longest measures 32''L x 4''W, includes 1983-1984 Miss Indian UNM Beaded Sash and Plains Ind...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
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2034B -
2 Native American Santa Clara Miniature Pots
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2 Native American Santa Clara Miniature Pots, measures 1.25''D x 1''H
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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2035 -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Viviana V. R.
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Viviana Villapando R., signed by artist and measures 7''H x 5.5''D, features Paquime' inspi...
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2035A -
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Shallow Bowl by D. Gonzalez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Shallow Bowl by Daniel Gonzalez, measures 2.5''H x 8''D, signed by artist and features water bird with fish in...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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2036 -
Carved Wooden Pacific Island Covered Dish
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Carved Wooden Pacific Island Covered Dish, measures 5'' x 6'' x 13'', hand painted
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2036A -
Bronze Wolf Figure
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Bronze Wolf Figure, measures 4''H
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2036B -
Northwest Coast Trading Post Totem Pole Souvenir
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Northwest Coast Trading Post Totem Pole Souvenir, measures 4'' x 6'', has been glued
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2037 -
Bowie Knife with Overlay Pewter Handle in Sheath
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Bowie Knife with Overlay Pewter Handle in Sheath, knife measures 13''L x 2''W, overlay stones are mother of pearl, jet, turquoise, a...
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2038 -
Native American Navajo Sterling Ranger Buckle
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle, measures 3.75'' in overall total length which does not include the leather part, stamp...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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2038A -
3 Native American Miniature Pottery & 1 Fetish
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3 Native American Miniature Pottery & 1 Zuni Fetish Bear, largest measures 1'' x .5'', includes San Felipe/Jemez bird and turtle...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2040 -
Zuni Silver & Lapis Double Hummingbird Ring, 11.5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver & Lapis Double Hummingbird Ring by Dickie Quandelacy (1953-present), Size 11.5, measures 1.25'' x ....
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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2040A -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Kokopelli Jar by Jose Gonzalez, signed by artist and measures 9.5''H x 9''D, predominantly texture...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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2040B -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by A. Villa
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by Anastacio Villa, signed by artist and measures 4''H x 6''D, highly burnished gun metal finish...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
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2040C -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Geometric Lizard Jar by K Ortiz
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Beautiful Mexican Mata Ortiz Geometric Lizard Jar by Kene Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 11.5''H x 8.5''D, stylized feather ac...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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2041 -
Collection of Trilobite Fossils & 1 Ammonite
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Collection of Trilobite Fossils & 1 Ammonite, largest measures 3.25'' x 3''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to waterman215 for
(55.00 + 11.00BP) =
66.00
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2042 -
Estate PreColumbian Gaming Pieces and Marbles
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Collection of PreColumbian Gaming Pieces and Marbles, largest is the corn pendant measuring 3'' x 1'...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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2043 -
Native American Navajo Hand Woven Dance Sash
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Native American Navajo Hand Woven Dance Sash, measures 60'' end to end x 3''W
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to carlaPIY for
(20.00 + 4.00BP) =
24.00
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2044 -
Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar, Signed
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar, Signed, measures 4'' x 6'', signed L.M.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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2045 -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Seed Jar by R.Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Seed Jar by Rosa Gaona, signed by artist and measures 7.5''H x 6''D
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2045A -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona, pulled spout, signed by artist and measures 8''H x 6.5''D
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2046 -
Pair of Mexican Stone Carvings
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Pair of Mexican Stone Carvings, includes a seashell and snake, largest measures 2'' x 4''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2047 -
4 Turquoise Cabochons
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4 Turquoise Cabochons, largest measures 1'' x 1''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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2048 -
Pair of Native American Seminole Dolls
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Pair of Native American Seminole Dolls, largest measures 7.5''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to seamanage for
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36.00
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2049 -
April 4, 1990 Mexican Tin Ex Voto WallHanging
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April 4, 1990 Mexican Tin Ex Voto Wall Hanging, measures 9'' x 11''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, features Paquime' inspired lines and designs on marbleized clay, signed by artist and...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2051 -
Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase, braided handle, bird design, measures 4''H x 3'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2052 -
Frederic Remington Restrike Bronze ''The Scalp''
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Frederic Remington Restrike Bronze ''The Scalp'', measures 3'' x 7'' x 7'', provenance on label on bottom of...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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2053A -
Estate Mexican Tarahumara Pottery Jar
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Mexican Tarahumara Pottery Jar, measures 5.5''D x 4.5''H, leather wrapped accents
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2054 -
1950 Acoma Black on White Shallow Pottery Bowl
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Native American 1950's Acoma Black on White Shallow Pottery Bowl, signed Acoma N. Mex., measures 1''H x 4.5''D
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Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
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2055 -
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, features Paquime' inspired lines and designs on marbleized clay, flared rim, signed b...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2055A -
Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Jar by C. Bugarini
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Fabulous Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Seed Jar by Cecy Bugarini, polychrome, signed by artist and measures 5.5''H x 4''D, ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
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2056 -
Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet
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Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet, measures 7'' end to end, 23.88g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
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