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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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar1030 - Prehistoric Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar, has not been cleaned, measures 6.5"D x 5.75"H, features geometric lines and designs, com...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Estate Southwestern Pottery Canteen1031 - Estate Southwestern Pottery Canteen
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Southwestern Pottery Canteen, measures 9'' x 10'', comes with jute hanger, the back is flat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Hand Carved & Painted Turtle and Cat1032 - Mexican Hand Carved & Painted Turtle and Cat
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Mexican Hand Carved & Painted Turtle and Cat, largest measures 9'' x 9'', vibrantly painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Chinese Hans Dynasty Pottery Pitcher Replica1033 - Chinese Hans Dynasty Pottery Pitcher Replica
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Chinese Hans Dynasty Pottery Pitcher Replica, measures 9'' x 12''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Native American Navajo Carved Bear Fetishes1034 - 2 Native American Navajo Carved Bear Fetishes
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2 Native American Navajo Carved Bear Fetishes, largest measures 3''L x 2''H x 1''Deep, both have spirit packs, one is white ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Collectibles1035 - Native American Collectibles
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Native American Collectibles, largest (Apache Tus Basket) measures 6''H x 7''D, includes: Apache Tus Woven Water Basket Apache (the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Large Vintage Iron Art Bronze Viking Ship1036 - Large Vintage Iron Art Bronze Viking Ship
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Vintage Large Iron Art Bronze Viking Long Boat/Ship Sculpture 18'' Long, Copenhagen Denmark, Wood Stand, Danish Modern. This huge viking shi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gonzalez1037 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Fish Jar by Jose Gonzalez, signed by artist and measures 9''H x 8''D, features 4 concave medallion...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to djh5830 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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14K Gold Citrine Garnet Amethyst Ring, size 8.251038 - 14K Gold Citrine Garnet Amethyst Ring, size 8.25
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14K Gold Citrine Garnet Amethyst Ring with Diamond Accents, size 8.25, marked 14K MEDA and China, 6.47g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai1039 - Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai
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Native American Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai, measures 2.5''L x 1.75''H x .5''W, signed by artist, tu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Sterling Silver Rhodocrosite and Garnet Jewelry1040 - Sterling Silver Rhodocrosite and Garnet Jewelry
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Sterling Silver Rhodocrosite and Garnet Jewelry, longest measures 1''L, includes sterling silver earrings with Indian garnet and rhodocrosit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Rainbow Man Rugs1041 - Pair of Mexican Rainbow Man Rugs
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Pair of Mexican Rainbow Man Rugs, measure 15'' x 21'', 4 cornered tassels intact, nice pastel colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Bisbee Blue Turquoise Cabochon1042 - Bisbee Blue Turquoise Cabochon
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Bisbee Blue Turquoise Cabochon, measures 1.5''L x .75''W, does have a seam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Warner Valley Oregon Obsidian Arrowhead1043 - Warner Valley Oregon Obsidian Arrowhead
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Native American Warner Valley Oregon Obsidian Arrowhead, found in the 1930's on Warner Valley Ranch, measures 1.5''L x .5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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4 Mexican Miniature Mata Ortiz Jars by E. Tena1044 - 4 Mexican Miniature Mata Ortiz Jars by E. Tena
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4 Mexican Miniature Mata Ortiz Jars by Esperanza Tena, geometric and stylized feather designs, one is signed E.T., largest measures 3'' x 3&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to masoncraven for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Vintage 1950 Carved Wood Indian Chief Stoppers1045 - Vintage 1950 Carved Wood Indian Chief Stoppers
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Vintage 1950 Carved Wood Indian Chief Bottle Stoppers, measures 5''L, both come on stands
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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14K Gold MEDA Topaz Ring with Diamond Accents1046 - 14K Gold MEDA Topaz Ring with Diamond Accents
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14K Gold MEDA Topaz Ring with Diamond Accents, Size 8, stamped China and 14K MEDA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.251046A - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.25
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.25, .75''L x .5''W, 6g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to uglyotter for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Antique 1880-1900 Miniature Metal Axe Head1046B - Antique 1880-1900 Miniature Metal Axe Head
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Antique 1880-1900 Miniature Metal Axe Head, measures 3''L x 2''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Zuni Carved Bobcat Fetish1047 - Zuni Carved Bobcat Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Bobcat Fetish, turquoise eyes, measures 1.5''L x .5''W, abalone arrowhead spirit bundle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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