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 Sgraffito Raven & Bear Jar2265 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Raven & Bear Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Raven & Bear Jar, measures 13''H x 9''D, features carved antelope, deer, ravens, bear, prickly pear...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed2269 - 3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed, #1 Polychrome Geometric Jar by Briana Villalba, #2 Polychrome Pulled Spout Vase by Elisa O., #3 Black on Bl
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Hopi Pottery Jar by Clara Peesha2270 - Vintage Hopi Pottery Jar by Clara Peesha
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Vintage Native American Hopi Pottery Jar by Clara Peesha (1926-2002), measures 3''H x 4''D, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to vqewumqktrxd for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Keeo2272 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Keeo
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Keeo, signed by artist and measures 8''H x 6.75''D, features stylized feather designs on marble...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of Semi Precious Gemstones & Beads2275 - Collection of Semi Precious Gemstones & Beads
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Collection of Semi Precious Gemstones & Beads, includes amethyst, london blue topaz, blue topaz, and others
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Indonesian  Lidded Turtle Basket2279 - Indonesian Lidded Turtle Basket
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Indonesian - from Lombok island. Carved wood and Ketak grass. Lidded Turtle Basket, measures 6''L x 4''W x 1.75''H, featur...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Jar by A. Comocho2291 - Native American Jemez Polychrome Jar by A. Comocho
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Large Native American Jemez Polychrome Jar by Anthony Comocho, signed A.C. and measures 6.5'' x 7''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Baskets2300A - 3 Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Baskets
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3 Native American Tohono O'odham Miniature Baskets, largest measures 1.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to ProfUp for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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5 Strands of Misc. Beads2310 - 5 Strands of Misc. Beads
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5 Strands of Misc. Beads, longest strand measures 48''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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