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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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie2214 - Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie, slide measures 2'' x 1.5'', sterling aglets, braided cord
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet2215 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1''W, hand stamped detai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to aba_fan for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant2216 - Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant
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Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant, measures 2'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines2217 - Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines
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Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines, made from various materials, largest measures 4'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Jewelry, Ring, Pins, & Bracelet2218 - Navajo Sterling Jewelry, Ring, Pins, & Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Jewelry, Ring, Pins, & Bracelet, includes: #1 Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Channel Inlay Ring, Size 17, meas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Zuni Silver & Red Shell Bracelet, Earrings, Etsate2219 - Zuni Silver & Red Shell Bracelet, Earrings, Etsate
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver & Red Shell Bracelet and Earrings by B. Etsate, carved red shell in the likeness of corn with a few turquoi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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3 Seaman's Knots Plaques2220 - 3 Seaman's Knots Plaques
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3 Seaman's Knots Plaques, measures 11.5''L x 7.75''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hand Woven Hopi Ceremonial Dance Sash2222 - Hand Woven Hopi Ceremonial Dance Sash
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Hand Woven Native American Hopi Ceremonial Dance Sash, measures 42''L x 2.75''W, beautiful colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to carlaPIY for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Estate Large Stone Hand Spear Replica2223 - Estate Large Stone Hand Spear Replica
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Large Stone Hand Spear Replica, measures 18.5''L x 2.5'' at widest point
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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DRU Holland Cast Iron Enameled Lidded Roaster Pan2224 - DRU Holland Cast Iron Enameled Lidded Roaster Pan
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Vintage DRU Holland Cast Iron Enameled Lidded Roaster Pan, hallmarked and measures 13'' x 5.5'' x 3.5'', some rusted spots
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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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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