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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Vintage Carved Ironwood Eagles1995 - Vintage Carved Ironwood Eagles
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Vintage Carved Ironwood Eagles, measures 17'' x 16'' x 23'', foot has been repaired on one of the eagles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Red Shell Teardrop Bead and Heishi Necklace1995A - Navajo Red Shell Teardrop Bead and Heishi Necklace
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Native American Navajo Red Shell Teardrop Bead and Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 22'' end to end and largest tab bead measures 1''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1996 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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2016 Original Acrylic Painting ''Akecheta'' (Fighter) by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to lottaburger for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Pair of Paper Mache Animal Masks by Gwa Twax1997 - Pair of Paper Mache Animal Masks by Gwa Twax
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Pair of Vintage Paper Mache Animal Masks by Gwa Twax, made in Thailand, largest measures 10'' x 16''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1980 Navajo Silver & Spiny Oyster Bracelet, Victor1997A - 1980 Navajo Silver & Spiny Oyster Bracelet, Victor
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1980 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Spiny Oyster Bracelet by Darrell Victor, inside measures 7 1/8'' which includes opening x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug1998 - Native American Navajo Textile Rug
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug, measures 18'' x 18'', four cornered tassels intact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1960-70 Hopi Sterling Bear Barrette by L. Qumawunu1998A - 1960-70 Hopi Sterling Bear Barrette by L. Qumawunu
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1960-70 Native American Hopi Sterling Bear Barrette by Loren Sakeva Qumawunu, hallmarked and stamped sterling, measures 3.25''L x .5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Acoma Traditional Hand Painted Pottery Jar1999 - Acoma Traditional Hand Painted Pottery Jar
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Native American Acoma Traditional Hand Painted Pottery Jar, measures 6.5'' x 8'', shelf wear on bottom, and small nip on side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Coloskier for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by Velia Reyes2000 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by Velia Reyes
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by Velia Reyes, measures 7.5''H x 5''W, signed by artist and features cream geometric and abstra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Polychrome Jar by Aurelia Regino Porras2001 - Mexican Polychrome Jar by Aurelia Regino Porras
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Mexican Polychrome Jar by Aurelia Regino Porras, measures 9.5'' x 12'', signed by artist, flower motif, beautiful jar, FYI: '...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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