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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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Feather Design Earrings2225 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Feather Design Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Feather Design Earrings, measure 2.25''L, hallmarked JR
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Arrowhead & Spearpoint Collection, Some by Orcutt2229 - Arrowhead & Spearpoint Collection, Some by Orcutt
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Arrowhead & Spearpoint Replicas Collection, largest measures 4.5''L, Some by Ted Orcutt 1862-1946, The Karok Master, King of the Flintkn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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3 Estate African Beaded Belts2230 - 3 Estate African Beaded Belts
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3 Estate African Beaded Belts, includes: From the Whittredge Estate, we have an African Beaded Lizard Belt, measures 16'' (beaded portion) x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mexican Wool Textile Rug with Fringe2231 - Mexican Wool Textile Rug with Fringe
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Mexican Wool Textile Rug with Fringe, measures 32'' x 64'', beautiful colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Prehistoric Jasper County Missouri Stone Arrowhead2232 - Prehistoric Jasper County Missouri Stone Arrowhead
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Phenomenal Prehistoric Native American Jasper County Missouri Stone Arrowhead, measures 1.25'' x .5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Bird Jar by Canama2233 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Bird Jar by Canama
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Beautiful Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Bird Jar by Irving Canama, measures 13.5''H x 10''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Collection of Native American Jewelry2235 - Collection of Native American Jewelry
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Collection of Native American Jewelry: Northwest Coast Beaded Leather Necklace, painted Eskimo face in fur embellished parka hood, measures 32'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by A. Soto2238 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by A. Soto
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Large Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Fish Jar by Alejandra Soto, flared rim, gun metal finish and textured, signed by artist and measures 9.5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet2239 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1.5''W, 47.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Collection of Misc. Beads, Various Sizes & Shapes2244 - Collection of Misc. Beads, Various Sizes & Shapes
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Collection of Misc. Beads, Various Sizes & Shapes, largest measures 7/8''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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3 Strands of Trade Beads2245 - 3 Strands of Trade Beads
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3 Strands of Trade Beads, largest bead measures 1''L, longest strand measures 16'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Nazi Germany Dagger Replica2248 - Nazi Germany Dagger Replica
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Nazi Germany Dagger Replica, eagle head pommel, features Swastika on grip and on sheath, measures 15.5''L, has loop on back to attach to bel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1973 Hand Carved Del Carmen Santo, Signed2249 - 1973 Hand Carved Del Carmen Santo, Signed
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1973 Hand Carved Del Carmen Santo, Signed, measures 13''H x 4.25''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz2250 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6'' x 9'', signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired lines and desi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Panamint Tri-Colored Basket2253 - Native American Panamint Tri-Colored Basket
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Native American Panamint Tri-Colored Basket, measures 5''W x 3.5''H, rim and neck damage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to johnaweeka for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Estate PreColumbian Pottery Whorls2256 - Estate PreColumbian Pottery Whorls
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Large Collection of PreColumbian Pottery Whorls, largest measures 2''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Bowl2257A - Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Bowl
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Bowl, measures approx. 2''H x 4''W, Acquired in accordance with all State and Federal Regulations
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Historic Pueblo Utilitarian Pottery Jar2258A - Historic Pueblo Utilitarian Pottery Jar
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Historic Pueblo Utilitarian Pottery Jar, measures 6'' x 7'', small dime sized hole in side of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1931 Westclox Bakelite Alarm Clock2259 - 1931 Westclox Bakelite Alarm Clock
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1931 Westclox Bakelite Alarm Clock, measures 5.25''h x 4.25''W x 2.5''Deep, cord and key missing, clock can be wound manuall...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Ethnic Whaler's Basketry Hat2260 - Ethnic Whaler's Basketry Hat
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Ethnic Whaler's Basketry Hat, measures 13''D x 12''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Raven & Bear Jar2265 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Raven & Bear Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Raven & Bear Jar, measures 13''H x 9''D, features carved antelope, deer, ravens, bear, prickly pear...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed2269 - 3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed, #1 Polychrome Geometric Jar by Briana Villalba, #2 Polychrome Pulled Spout Vase by Elisa O., #3 Black on Bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Hopi Pottery Jar by Clara Peesha2270 - Vintage Hopi Pottery Jar by Clara Peesha
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Vintage Native American Hopi Pottery Jar by Clara Peesha (1926-2002), measures 3''H x 4''D, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to vqewumqktrxd for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Keeo2272 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Keeo
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Keeo, signed by artist and measures 8''H x 6.75''D, features stylized feather designs on marble...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of Semi Precious Gemstones & Beads2275 - Collection of Semi Precious Gemstones & Beads
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Collection of Semi Precious Gemstones & Beads, includes amethyst, london blue topaz, blue topaz, and others
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Indonesian  Lidded Turtle Basket2279 - Indonesian Lidded Turtle Basket
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Indonesian - from Lombok island. Carved wood and Ketak grass. Lidded Turtle Basket, measures 6''L x 4''W x 1.75''H, featur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Jar by A. Comocho2291 - Native American Jemez Polychrome Jar by A. Comocho
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Large Native American Jemez Polychrome Jar by Anthony Comocho, signed A.C. and measures 6.5'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Baskets2300A - 3 Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Baskets
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3 Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Baskets, largest measures 1.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to ProfUp for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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5 Strands of Misc. Beads2310 - 5 Strands of Misc. Beads
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5 Strands of Misc. Beads, longest strand measures 48''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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