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 Navajo Folk Art Pottery Ambulance2135 - Native American Navajo Folk Art Pottery Ambulance
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Native American Navajo Folk Art Pottery Ambulance by Jonathan Chee, measures 4.25''H x 6.5''L, ''Navajo Nation Medical Servi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to Khalian for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Native American Acoma Shallow Bowl by N. Victorino2136 - Native American Acoma Shallow Bowl by N. Victorino
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Native American Acoma Shallow Bowl by N. Victorino, signed by artist and measures .5''H x 3.5''D, eye dazzler star designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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3 Native American Santa Clara Miniature Pots2136A - 3 Native American Santa Clara Miniature Pots
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3 Native American Santa Clara Black on Black Miniature Pots, largest measures 1'' x .5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to ProfUp for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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5 Antique German Bakelite Handled Knives2137 - 5 Antique German Bakelite Handled Knives
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5 Antique German Bakelite Handled Knives, measures 8''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by A. Soto2138 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by A. Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Alejandra Soto, highly textured geometric, flared rim, signed by artist, measures 7'' x 7.25'&#...
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 Mario Gonzalez2138A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Seed Jar by Mario Gonzalez
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Gorgeous Mexican Mata Ortiz Seed Jar by Mario Gonzalez, highly burnished, gun metal finish, signed by artist and measures 7.5''H x 9'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Native American Tesuque Poster Paint Pottery Horno2139 - Native American Tesuque Poster Paint Pottery Horno
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Native American Tesuque Poster Paint Pottery Horno Oven, measures 2'' x 3.25'', small nip out of edge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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4 Mexican Mata Ortiz Miniature Pottery Jars2140 - 4 Mexican Mata Ortiz Miniature Pottery Jars
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4 Mexican Mata Ortiz Miniature Black on Black Pottery Jars, largest measures 3''H x 2.75'', 3 are by Esperanza Tena and 1 is by Eusi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to masoncraven for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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1920 Coleman Blue Enameled #44 Insta Lite Sad Iron2141 - 1920 Coleman Blue Enameled #44 Insta Lite Sad Iron
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1920 Coleman Blue Enameled #44 Insta Lite Sad Iron, missing pump & fuel tank
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Semi Precious Stone & Bead Necklaces2141A - Collection of Semi Precious Stone & Bead Necklaces
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Collection of Semi Precious Stone & Bead Necklaces, includes: Dendritic Opal Pear Pendant Set in Silver with 18'' Silver Chain, Pilot Mo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Native American Plains Indian Dance Club2142 - Native American Plains Indian Dance Club
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Native American Plains Indian Dance Club, measures 19''L x 4''W x 1.5''Deep, embellished with brads, leather, and fringe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Handmade Carved Wooden Tanker Truck2143 - Handmade Carved Wooden Tanker Truck
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Handmade Carved Wooden Tanker Truck, measures 42''L x 7''W, weighs 14lbs. Must either be picked up or arrangements made for shipping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Jet Rabbit Fetish2143A - Native American Zuni Hand Carved Jet Rabbit Fetish
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Jet Rabbit Fetish with Gold Lip Shell Tail, measures 2''l x 1''H, turquoise eyes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Hand Carved Buffalo Dancer Kachina, Whitman2144 - Navajo Hand Carved Buffalo Dancer Kachina, Whitman
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Native American Navajo Hand Carved Buffalo Dancer Kachina by E. Whitman, signed on base by artist, embellished with rbbit fur, leather, and wood rattl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Framed Arrowhead and Artifact Collections2145 - 2 Framed Arrowhead and Artifact Collections
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2 Framed Arrowhead and Artifact Collections, 6'' x 14'' and 14'' x 20'', longest arrowhead measures 2''L, in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Auction2129 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Prehistoric Four Mile Polychrome Geometric Bowl2145A - Prehistoric Four Mile Polychrome Geometric Bowl
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Prehistoric Four Mile Polychrome Geometric Bowl, measures 5.5''H x 11.5''D, 2% restoration, glued only, shown in 1990 ''Cera...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Authentic Casas Grandes Carved Stone Face Artifact2146 - Authentic Casas Grandes Carved Stone Face Artifact
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Authentic Prehistoric Casas Grandes Carved Stone Face Artifact, measures 3.5'' x 2.75'', Acquired in accordance with all State and F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American St. Johns Pottery Bowl2147 - Prehistoric Native American St. Johns Pottery Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American St. Johns Pottery Bowl, no restoration, glue only, measures 9.5''D x 4.5''H, wind pattern around outside...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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1960 NM Hand Tooled 45 Pistol Holster by Hart2148 - 1960 NM Hand Tooled 45 Pistol Holster by Hart
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1960 Magdalena, NM Hand Tooled 45 Pistol Holster by Hart, measures 3.5''W x 11''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Native American Navajo Gallup Textile Rug2149 - Vintage Native American Navajo Gallup Textile Rug
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Vintage Native American Navajo Gallup Textile Rug, measures 35.25'' x 15.75'',
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Prehistoric San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl2150 - Prehistoric San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl, measures 3.5''H x 7.75''D, some restoration, has been glued, Acquired i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Navajo Carved Black Marble Bear Fetish, S. Ashley2151 - Navajo Carved Black Marble Bear Fetish, S. Ashley
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1994 Native American Navajo Hand Carved Black Marble Bear Fetish by S. Ashley, measures 2''H x 3.75''L, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Southern Bamboo Flute2151A - Vintage Southern Bamboo Flute
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Vintage Southern Bamboo Flute, measures 17''L x .5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Koshare Hand Painted Ceramic Storyteller Doll2152 - Koshare Hand Painted Ceramic Storyteller Doll
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Koshare Hand Painted Ceramic Storyteller Doll, measures 3'' x 6'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to jacleaves for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Turtle by Maria S.2153 - Santa Clara Pottery Turtle by Maria S.
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Native American Santa Clara Black on Black Pottery Turtle by Maria S., signed by artist and measures 2.5'' x 3'' x 4''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Wood and Metal Fish Decoy2154 - Antique Wood and Metal Fish Decoy
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Antique Wood and Metal Fish Decoy, measures 11'' x 2.5'', has metal weight in bottom of fish, hand painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Prehistoric San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl2155 - Prehistoric San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl, measures 3.5''H x 9''D, some restoration, has been glued, Acquired in a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Native American Iroquois Beaded Throw Pillow2156 - Native American Iroquois Beaded Throw Pillow
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Native American Iroquois Beaded Throw Pillow, measures 12'' square
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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6 New Mexico Beaded Doeskin Fetish Bags2156A - 6 New Mexico Beaded Doeskin Fetish Bags
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6 New Mexico Beaded Doeskin Fetish Bags, nice wholesale lot, with fringe they each measure 7''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to ProfUp for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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1950 Native American Acoma Pottery Turkey2156B - 1950 Native American Acoma Pottery Turkey
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1950 Native American Acoma Pottery Turkey, measures 5.5'' x 4'', chipped tail and wattle, signed Acoma N.M.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mexican Huichol Hand Beaded Sun Wall Hanging2158 - Mexican Huichol Hand Beaded Sun Wall Hanging
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Mexican Huichol Hand Beaded Sun Wall Hanging, measures 8'', The Huichol Indians of Northern Mexico start with carved wood and embed the bead...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pair of Native American Cherokee Pottery Bowls2159 - Pair of Native American Cherokee Pottery Bowls
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Pair of Native American Cherokee Pottery Bowls, largest measures 3'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Sandoval2160 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Sandoval
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Graciela Sandoval, measures 10.5''H x 10''D, signed by artist, highly textured with fish an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Jar, Ortiz2161 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Jar, Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Seed Jar by Luis Ortiz, sgraffito accents, measures 6'' x 3.5'', signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Yolanda Velarde2161A - Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Yolanda Velarde
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Yolanda Velarde, measures 3.5'' x 5.5'', sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Inlay Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 11.752162 - Zuni Sterling Inlay Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 11.75
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Mother of Pearl Turquoise Ring, Size 11.75, measures .75''L x .5''W, 14.8g 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 Jar by Luis Ortiz2163 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6.25''D x 10''H, signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired lines an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Historic Native American Pueblo Adze Tool2164 - Historic Native American Pueblo Adze Tool
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Historic Native American Pueblo Adze Tool, measures 3'' x 9'' x 9'', wooden handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to ThomasNewton for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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San Juan Carved Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya2165 - San Juan Carved Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya
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Native American San Juan Carved Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya, measures 3'' x 5'', signed by artist, FYI: ''Tomasita Reyes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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1940-1950 Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Bowl2166 - 1940-1950 Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Bowl
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1940-1950 Native American Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Bowl, measures 2.5''H x 5.5''D, micaceous clay
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to swtraveler for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Antique Hand Tinted Photograph by W. H. Jackson2167 - Antique Hand Tinted Photograph by W. H. Jackson
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Antique Hand Tinted Photograph by W. H. Jackson, visual measures 5.75'' x 12''L, when taken out of frame the photo was lines with a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Native American Hopi Hand Painted Wood Tableta2168 - Native American Hopi Hand Painted Wood Tableta
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Native American Hopi Hand Painted Wood Dance Tableta, leather ties, measures 19'' x 16'', painted on both sides
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to cyerhofwxdpn for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Pair of Jemez Pueblo Miniature Pottery Figures2169 - Pair of Jemez Pueblo Miniature Pottery Figures
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Pair of Native American Jemez Pueblo Miniature Pottery Figures, largest measures 3''L, includes bear by J. Pecos and dog by S. Chino, both p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Debsplace for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Collection of 5 Hand Carved Peruvian Gourds2170 - Collection of 5 Hand Carved Peruvian Gourds
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Collection of 5 Hand Carved Peruvian Gourds, largest measures 3'' x 5.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Hand Carved Serpentine Beaver Fetish by Boone2171 - Zuni Hand Carved Serpentine Beaver Fetish by Boone
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Serpentine Beaver Fetish by Leland Boone, coral eyes, red shell arrowhead and bead spirit pack, measures 4''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Native American Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish2172 - Native American Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish, turquoise eyes, measures 2.5''L x 1.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz2173 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 8''H x 6''D, signed by artist and features Paquime' inspired lines and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Historic Tohono O'odham Storage Jar2174 - Historic Tohono O'odham Storage Jar
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Historic Native American Tohono O'odham Storage Jar, measures 13''H x 11''D, Acquired in accordance with all State and Federal R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Sterling Silver Basket Bracelet 87.5g in total wt.2174A - Sterling Silver Basket Bracelet 87.5g in total wt.
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Sterling Silver Basket Bracelet, inside measures 7.5'' x 2.5'', stamped sterling, 87.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. Tena2176 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. Tena
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Esperanza Tena, measures 9''H x 9.25''D, signed by artist, textured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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