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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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1503 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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December 2015 Original Acrylic Painting ''Gathering of Friends'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signe...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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L.E. Smith Carnival Glass Toothpick Holders1504 - L.E. Smith Carnival Glass Toothpick Holders
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Pair L.E. Smith Carnival Glass Toothpick Holders, measure 2'' x 2.5'' x 4'', amberina and blue glass
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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African Carved Wood Fertility God1505 - African Carved Wood Fertility God
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African Carved Wood Fertility God, measures 9''W x 30''L
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Indonesian Solid Carved Wood Mask1506 - Indonesian Solid Carved Wood Mask
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Indonesian Solid Carved Wood Mask, measures 6''W x 19''L
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Northwest Coast Carved Soapstone Seal1507 - Northwest Coast Carved Soapstone Seal
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Native American Northwest Coast Carved Soapstone Seal, measures 2''H x 5.5''L
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Wood Mask Hand Painted by Kathy Kills Thunder1508 - Wood Mask Hand Painted by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Wood Mask Hand Painted by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 19''W x 9.25''W, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (her legal name) was bor...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Jar1509 - Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Jar
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Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Jar, measures 4'' x 4''
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1930 Lakeshore Honey Comb Jar with Metal Lid1510 - 1930 Lakeshore Honey Comb Jar with Metal Lid
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1930 Lakeshore Honey Comb Jar with Metal Lid, measures 1'' x 3.25'' x 5''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray1511 - Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray
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Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray, measures 8''D x 1''H
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Antique Botanical Prints by Isaac Sprague1512 - Pair of Antique Botanical Prints by Isaac Sprague
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Pair of Antique Botanical Prints by Isaac Sprague, #1 Wild Clematis Plate XII and #2 Arrow Head, framed and under glass, Isaac Sprague (1811-1895)
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Wooden Flat Owl Kachina1513 - Wooden Flat Owl Kachina
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Wooden Flat Owl Kachina, measures 15''L x 11.25''W, hand painted
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Collection of 3 Beaded Stone Necklaces1513A - Collection of 3 Beaded Stone Necklaces
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Collection of 3 Beaded Stone Necklaces, #1 Kingman Turquoise Nugget & Silver Bead Necklace measures 24''L hook and eye clasp #2 Turquoi...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to uglyotter for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Bermuda Copper Pig Cent Inlay Wood Box1514 - Bermuda Copper Pig Cent Inlay Wood Box
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Bermuda Copper Pig Cent Inlay Wood Box, lidded and measures 2''H x 5''D
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Luis Ortiz1515 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Luis Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 13.5''H x 9''D, stylized feather designs under flare...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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5 Hand Woven Mexican Textiles1516 - 5 Hand Woven Mexican Textiles
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5 Hand Woven Mexican Textiles, longest measures 62''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. Tena1517 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. Tena
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Esperanza Tena, measures 6''H x 5''D, highly textured, pulled spout and flared rim, signed by a...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction1517A - Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction
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1960's Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction, measures 5.5"H x 6.75"D
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Dance Rattles1518 - Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Dance Rattles
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Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Dance Rattles, made of deer hooves, measure 6'' x 8''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica1519 - Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica
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Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica, measures 9.5"D x 3"H
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique New Guinea Tapa Cloth Art1520 - Antique New Guinea Tapa Cloth Art
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Antique New Guinea Tapa Cloth Art, measures 67'' x 18''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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