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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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar, Signed2095A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar, Signed
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar, Signed by artists Jose L. Loya and Ana Pena, measures 4.75''H x 6'D, beautifully painted, slight...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bear Jar by Lupe Soto2095B - Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bear Jar by Lupe Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bear Jar by Lupe Soto, signed by artist and measures 8''H x 5.25''D, flared rim, truly a work of art!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Large Mexican Friendship Basketry Tray2096 - Large Mexican Friendship Basketry Tray
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Large Mexican Friendship Basketry Tray, measures 19.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rings2097 - 3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rings
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rings, range in size from 3''D to 3.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Native American Collectibles, Mostly Jewelry2098 - Native American Collectibles, Mostly Jewelry
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Native American Collectibles, Mostly Jewelry, includes fetishes, fetish beads, miniature Zia pottery, 5 bracelets, 3 pairs of earrings, Navajo pottery
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Sterling Sterling & Pearl Pin Pendant2099 - Sterling Sterling & Pearl Pin Pendant
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Sterling Sterling & Pearl Pin Pendant, matte silver finish, leaf shaped, hallmarked CA and stamped .925, measures 3'' x 1.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Chippewa Silver Pendant Necklace, Bruce LaFountain2099A - Chippewa Silver Pendant Necklace, Bruce LaFountain
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Native American Chippewa, French and Cree Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace by Bruce LaFountain, sterling chain measures 18'' end to end and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to klewis for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto2100 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto, pulled spout, features maze designs, signed by artist and measures 5.5''H x 6''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars by Sanbry2100A - Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars by Sanbry
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars by Sanbry, #1 Polychrome Seed Jar #2 Black on Black Seed Jar, shelf wear on black piece, largest measures 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Collectibles2101 - Native American Collectibles
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Native American Collectibles, includes: Navajo Horse Hair Pottery Jar (signed), 2 Taos Pueblo Ceramic Kachinas (Silent Warrior and Hochani), and 1 Fra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hardback Book: Ancient Peruvian Ceramics, Sawyer2102 - Hardback Book: Ancient Peruvian Ceramics, Sawyer
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Hardback Book: Ancient Peruvian Ceramics: The Nathan Cummings Collection by Alan R. Sawyer c. 1966 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, comes in original b
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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San Juan Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya 1899-19782103 - San Juan Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya 1899-1978
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Native American San Juan Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya 1899-1978, signed by artist and measures 3'' x 3.5'', carved accents, FYI: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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African Figural Basketry Bowl2104 - African Figural Basketry Bowl
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African Figural Basketry Bowl, measures 3''H x 15''D
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Gaona2105 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Rosa Gaona, signed by artist and measures 4''H x 6''D, features maze designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar2105A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar, measures 6.5'' x 6'', features Paquime' inspired lines and designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Turkish Copper Pitcher2106 - Vintage Turkish Copper Pitcher
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Vintage Turkish Copper Pitcher, measures 14''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by R. Leno2107 - Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by R. Leno
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Native American Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by Regina Leno Shutiva (Jeannie Leno), measures 4.5''H x 5''D, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed2108 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed S.R., very textured, eye dazzler designs, measures 8'' x 8''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Jemez Pottery Rain God2109 - Native American Jemez Pottery Rain God
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Native American Jemez Pottery Rain God, measures 4'' x 6'', poster paint accents
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Camacho2110A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Camacho
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Irving Camacho, measures 4.5'' x 6''D and signed by artist, features eye dazzler designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Demale Turquoise Cabochon & Bisbee Turquoise Cab2111 - Demale Turquoise Cabochon & Bisbee Turquoise Cab
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Demale Turquoise Cabochon & Bisbee Turquoise Cabochon, largest measures .5'' x 1'', the Demale Cabochon has a chip out of the ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by P. Seale2111A - Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by P. Seale
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by Patrick Seale, measures 9.5''H x 4.75''W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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5 Tribal Baskets, Some Native American2112 - 5 Tribal Baskets, Some Native American
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5 Tribal Baskets, Some Native American (Apache & Tohono O'odham), largest measures 3.5'' x 4.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Nez Perce Doeskin Beaded Purse2113 - Native American Nez Perce Doeskin Beaded Purse
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Native American Nez Perce Doeskin Beaded Purse, measures 5.5'' x 8.5'' including fringe, beautifully beaded in floral motif, beaded ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Acoma Polychrome Geometric Pottery Jar by Concho2113A - Acoma Polychrome Geometric Pottery Jar by Concho
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Native American Acoma Polychrome Geometric Pottery Jar by Concho, measures 8''D x 7''H, signed by artist, textured neck and fluted r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to swtraveler for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Vintage Cochiti Thunderbird Rain Cloud Pottery Cup2114 - Vintage Cochiti Thunderbird Rain Cloud Pottery Cup
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Vintage Native American Cochiti Thunderbird Rain Cloud Pottery Cup, 2''H x 3.5''W not including handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Renteria2115 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Renteria
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Yolanda Renteria, signed by artist and measures 4.5''H x 3.5''D, features zoomorphic snake...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Lizard Jar by Selia2115A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Lizard Jar by Selia
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Large Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Lizard Jar by Cruz Selia, measures 8.5'' x 13'' and signed by artist, flared rim, carved background
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Cochiti Black on White Bowl2116 - Native American Cochiti Black on White Bowl
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Native American Cochiti Black on White Bowl, measures 1.5'' x 3.5'', has been glued, flower motif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Beads & Heishi2117 - Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Beads & Heishi
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Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Beads & Bisbee Turquoise Heishi, largest beads measure .25'' x .5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Pueblo Pottery Zoomorphic Fetish Pendant2118 - Vintage Pueblo Pottery Zoomorphic Fetish Pendant
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Vintage Pueblo Pottery Zoomorphic Fetish Pendant, measures 1''H x 1.25''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Dimestore for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2118A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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2016 Original Acrylic Painting ''Grazing Herd'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist, Arti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Prehistoric Klamath Falls Oregon Stone Arrowheads2119 - Prehistoric Klamath Falls Oregon Stone Arrowheads
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3 Prehistoric Native American Klamath Falls Oregon Stone Arrowheads, largest measures 2.25'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Tito Enriquez2120 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Tito Enriquez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Tito Enriquez, measures 2''H x 3''D, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed2120A - Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed, #1 Black on Black, four cornered rim, unreadable signature due to shelf wear on bottom of jar #2 Pol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1950 Acoma Black on White Flower Bowl2121 - 1950 Acoma Black on White Flower Bowl
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1950 Acoma Black on White Flower Bowl, measures .75''H x 2.5''W, signed on bottom Acoma N.M.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to vqewumqktrxd for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Collection of Southwestern Collectibles2122 - Collection of Southwestern Collectibles
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Collection of Southwestern Collectibles, Mostly Native American, largest measures, includes 2 Jemez Poster Paint Jars, 1 Apache Burden Basket measurin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Sand Cast Silver Turquoise Bracelet2123 - Vintage Navajo Sand Cast Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sand Cast Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 5.75'' which includes opening x 7/8''W, 15.46g i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Flying Insect Ring, Sz 82124 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Flying Insect Ring, Sz 8
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Flying Insect Ring, Size 8, measures 1.5'' x 1.5'', 6.57g 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 Duck Effigy Jar2125 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Duck Effigy Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Duck Effigy Jar by Jose Gonzalez, measures 5''H x 7''L, nice thick walled piece, great effigy jar!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Khalian for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by S. Reyes2125A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by S. Reyes
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by Socorro Reyes, flared 4-cornered rim, signed by artist and measures 5''H x 7''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to uglyotter for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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PreColumbian Figural Pottery Whistle2125B - PreColumbian Figural Pottery Whistle
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PreColumbian Figural Pottery Whistle, measures 5''H x 5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Buckle by Poppi2126 - Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Buckle by Poppi
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Buckle by Poppi, measures 2''L x 1.75''W, stamped sterling and hallmarked RN with a bear, 45.5g in t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 8.52127 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 8.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 8.5, measures 1''W, 6.53g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Jar by O. S. Hernandez2129 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Jar by O. S. Hernandez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Jar by Octavio Silveira Hernandez, signed by artist and measures 5''H x 5''D, features carved lizards with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Hopi Pottery Dipper and Pot2130 - Native American Hopi Pottery Dipper and Pot
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Native American Hopi Pottery Dipper and Pot, measures .5'' x 2.5'', the dipper has a cat head on the end of the handle...Sweet!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Southwestern Style Jewelry, Some Native American2131 - Southwestern Style Jewelry, Some Native American
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Southwestern Style Jewelry, Some Native American, includes 2 Bolo Ties (one has a small gold nugget on it), multi-strand necklace, Mexican Taxco sterl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Pin by L. Lonasee2132 - Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Pin by L. Lonasee
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Pin by L. Lonasee, hallmarked and measures 1.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of Zuni Sterling Silver Coral Inlay Rings2133 - Pair of Zuni Sterling Silver Coral Inlay Rings
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Pair of Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Coral Inlay Rings, size 7.25, 8.81g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Seed Jar by Yoly Quesada2134 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Seed Jar by Yoly Quesada
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Yoly Quesada, features stylized feather designs, signed by artist and measures 3''H x 5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to uglyotter for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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