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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3 Cloisonne Enamel Dragonflies1015 - 3 Cloisonne Enamel Dragonflies
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3 Cloisonne Enamel Dragonflies, measure 3''L x 3.25''W, ready to hang
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Ethnic Pictorial Basket1016 - Ethnic Pictorial Basket
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Ethnic Pictorial Basket, measures 8.25''H x 6''D
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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People of the Mesa by Powell & Gumerman, Book1017 - People of the Mesa by Powell & Gumerman, Book
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People of the Mesa: The Archaeology of Black Mesa, Arizona by Shirley Powell & George J. Gumerman, Hardback Book, c. 1987 Southern Illinois Univ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1960 Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet1017A - 1960 Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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1960 Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, vintage all sterling silver set with natural turquoise cabochons, inside measures 6...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to djh5830 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Hammered Copper Wildlife Plaques1018 - Pair of Vintage Hammered Copper Wildlife Plaques
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Pair of Vintage Hammered Copper on Wood Bear and Deer Plaques, measures 11'' x 14''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Tribal Green Striped Melon Bead Necklace on Raffia1018A - Tribal Green Striped Melon Bead Necklace on Raffia
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Tribal Green Striped Melon Bead Necklace on Raffia, measures 22'' end to end, beads measure .75''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by A. Soto1019 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by A. Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Eye Dazzler Jar by Alejandra Soto, measures 5.25''H x 5.5''D, signed by artist, flared rim, stylized...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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TAG Coronado 4 Piece Grey Lightweight Luggage Set1020 - TAG Coronado 4 Piece Grey Lightweight Luggage Set
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TAG Coronado 4 Piece Grey Lightweight Luggage Set, 1200d polyester body/170T polyester lining, Recessed push-button locking handle system and inline s
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Ring, Size 7.251020A - Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Ring, Size 7.25
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Native American Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Ring by Richard and Rita Begay, Size 7.25, measures 1'' x .5'', hallmarked RB, 8.8g ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Tarahumara Collectibles1020B - Mexican Tarahumara Collectibles
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Mexican Tarahumara Collectibles, largest measures 10''L x 6.5''H x 2''W, features 2 baskets and one carved wood goat
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Southwestern Glass Eagle & Metal Candle Sconce1021 - Southwestern Glass Eagle & Metal Candle Sconce
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Southwestern Glass Eagle & Metal Candle Sconce, measures 12''H
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Estate Native American Beaded Dance Rattle1022 - Estate Native American Beaded Dance Rattle
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Beaded Dance Rattle, measures 16''L, embellished with beads, feathers, leather, and ra...
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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 Hopi Clown Kachina, Ted Francis Jr1023 - Native American Hopi Clown Kachina, Ted Francis Jr
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Native American Hopi Clown Kachina, Ted Francis Jr., measures 6''H x 2.5''W x 2''Deep, signed by artist
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Zuni Carved Septarian Nodule Bear Fetish1024 - Zuni Carved Septarian Nodule Bear Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Septarian Nodule Bear Looking Down Fetish, turquoise eyes, measures 1.75''L x 1.75''H x 5/8''W, ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 51024A - Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of 8 Navajo Miniature Kachinas1025 - Collection of 8 Navajo Miniature Kachinas
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Collection of 8 Native American Navajo Miniature Kachinas, largest measures 5''H which includes feathers, includes: Clown (signed by artist)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Navajo Sterling & Multi-Stone Bracelet by A Skeets1026 - Navajo Sterling & Multi-Stone Bracelet by A Skeets
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Multi-Stone Bracelet by Anthony Skeets, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1.5'...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver and Hematite Ring, Sz 7.251027 - Navajo Sterling Silver and Hematite Ring, Sz 7.25
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Hematite Ring, Sz 7.25, measures 1.25''L x 5/8''W, 9.73g in total wt.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Coral and Shell Heishi Necklace1028 - Navajo Sterling Coral and Shell Heishi Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Double Strand Coral and Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 26'' end to end, silver cones and findings, e...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Carved Horned Toad Fetish1029 - Zuni Carved Horned Toad Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Horned Toad Fetish, measures 2.5''L x 1.25''W, green eyes
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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