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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Handmade Wood and Glass Display Case1404 - Handmade Wood and Glass Display Case
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Handmade Wood and Glass Display Case, measures 24'' x 18'' x 4.75''Deep
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Copper Ewer1405 - Vintage Copper Ewer
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Vintage Copper Ewer, measures 14''H x 9''W
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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African Ceremonial Wood and Metal Mask1406 - African Ceremonial Wood and Metal Mask
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African Ceremonial Wood and Metal Mask, measures 18''L x 8''W x 6''H
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Jet Mole Fetish1407 - Native American Zuni Hand Carved Jet Mole Fetish
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Jet Mole Fetish by Leland Boone, measures 2 1/8'' x .75'' x 1'', abalone shell-turquoise-co...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring by I. Kee, Sz 7.751408 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring by I. Kee, Sz 7.75
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Stunning Rare Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring by Ivan Kee, Sz 7.75, hallmarked, FYI: ''Ivan perfected his silver artis...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Balsams for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1858 The Psalms of David Hardback Book1409 - 1858 The Psalms of David Hardback Book
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1858 The Psalms of David Hardback Book c. 1858 Philadelphia: William S. Young, cover is apart from book, spine damage
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Cast Iron Pans1410 - Pair of Cast Iron Pans
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Pair of Cast Iron Pans, largest measures .5''H x 12''L x 7.25''W
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Ironwood Manta Ray on Stand1411 - Ironwood Manta Ray on Stand
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Ironwood Manta Ray on Stand, measures 6''H x 15''L x 14.5''W, end of tail is broken off
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Silver Turquoise Coral Ring, Sz 71412 - Native American Silver Turquoise Coral Ring, Sz 7
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Native American Silver Turquoise Coral Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 7, 8.28g in total wt.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Hopi Style Carved Wood Folk Art Kachina1413 - Vintage Hopi Style Carved Wood Folk Art Kachina
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Vintage Hopi Style Carved Wood Folk Art Kachina, measures 20''H x 4.5''W
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Folk Art Bark Picture1414 - Mexican Oaxacan Folk Art Bark Picture
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Mexican Oaxacan Folk Art Bark Picture, measures 13'' x 21'', small tear on one side
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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African Carved Wooden Axe1415 - African Carved Wooden Axe
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African Carved Wooden Axe, measures 7'' x 16.5''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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PreColumbian Pottery Bowl1416 - PreColumbian Pottery Bowl
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PreColumbian Pottery Bowl, measures 2'' x 3.5''D
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1417 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Social Gathering'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, signed by artist and measures 20'' x 20'', Ar...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Navajo Carved Wood Bear Folk Art1418 - Native American Navajo Carved Wood Bear Folk Art
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1996 Native American Navajo Carved Wood Bear Folk Art by Tracy Sylvester, measures 4''D x 12''L, signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture1419 - African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
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African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture, measures 4.5'' x 4.5'' x 13''H, label on bottom reads ''Made in Kenya''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Framed Mexican Oaxacan Bark Art1420 - Framed Mexican Oaxacan Bark Art
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Framed Mexican Oaxacan Bark Art, visual measures 15'' x 22'', ''Grasshopper''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hand Beaded Panther by Kathy Kills Thunder1421 - Hand Beaded Panther by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Panther by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 4'' x 8'' x 16''L, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (her legal name) ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Ring, Size 91422 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Ring, Size 9
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral and Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 9
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 6.751422A - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 6.75
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.75
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to dixiesbeau for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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