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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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by A. Soto2187 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by A. Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Alex Soto, measures 6.5'' x 4.5'', signed by artist and features Paquime' inspired lin...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Day of the Dead Painting by V. Sanchez2188 - Original Day of the Dead Painting by V. Sanchez
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Original Day of the Dead Painting by V. Sanchez, measures 14 5/8'' x 11'', signed by artist, vibrant colors
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Guatemalan Hand Sewn Bird and Turtle Hanging2189 - Guatemalan Hand Sewn Bird and Turtle Hanging
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Guatemalan Hand Sewn Bird and Turtle Soft Sculpture Hanging, measure 56''L, vibrant colors, embellished with beads
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Set of 3 Micro Miniature Kachinas on Mirror Stands2190 - Set of 3 Micro Miniature Kachinas on Mirror Stands
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Phenomenal Set of 3 Micro Miniature Native American Kachinas on Mirror Stands, largest measures 1''H, ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray2191 - Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray
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Native American Tohono O'odham Basketry Tray, measures 7''D x 1''H
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Crocodile Jar by S. Crus2192 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Crocodile Jar by S. Crus
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Crocodile Jar by S. Crus, signed by artist and measures 3.5''H x 4.25''D, pulled spout
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
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5 Trade Bead Necklaces2193 - 5 Trade Bead Necklaces
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5 Trade Bead Necklaces, longest measures 60'' end to end Blue & White Longest measures 30" end to end " " Shor...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Vintage Native American Navajo Shell Heishi Beads2193A - Vintage Native American Navajo Shell Heishi Beads
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Collection of Vintage Native American Navajo Shell Heishi Beads
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Mexican Ceramic Spirit Olla2194 - Mexican Ceramic Spirit Olla
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Mexican Ceramic Spirit Olla, measures 7'' x 8'', comes with 3 spirit bundles inside
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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1940 Estate Cree Beaded Child's Leather Moccasins2195 - 1940 Estate Cree Beaded Child's Leather Moccasins
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a 1940 Native American Cree Beaded Child's Leather Moccasins, measures 5.5''L x 2''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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