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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2 Framed Arrowhead and Artifact Collections2145 - 2 Framed Arrowhead and Artifact Collections
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2 Framed Arrowhead and Artifact Collections, 6'' x 14'' and 14'' x 20'', longest arrowhead measures 2''L, in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Auction2129 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Prehistoric Four Mile Polychrome Geometric Bowl2145A - Prehistoric Four Mile Polychrome Geometric Bowl
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Prehistoric Four Mile Polychrome Geometric Bowl, measures 5.5''H x 11.5''D, 2% restoration, glued only, shown in 1990 ''Cera...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Authentic Casas Grandes Carved Stone Face Artifact2146 - Authentic Casas Grandes Carved Stone Face Artifact
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Authentic Prehistoric Casas Grandes Carved Stone Face Artifact, measures 3.5'' x 2.75'', Acquired in accordance with all State and F...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Prehistoric Native American St. Johns Pottery Bowl2147 - Prehistoric Native American St. Johns Pottery Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American St. Johns Pottery Bowl, no restoration, glue only, measures 9.5''D x 4.5''H, wind pattern around outside...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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1960 NM Hand Tooled 45 Pistol Holster by Hart2148 - 1960 NM Hand Tooled 45 Pistol Holster by Hart
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1960 Magdalena, NM Hand Tooled 45 Pistol Holster by Hart, measures 3.5''W x 11''L
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Native American Navajo Gallup Textile Rug2149 - Vintage Native American Navajo Gallup Textile Rug
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Vintage Native American Navajo Gallup Textile Rug, measures 35.25'' x 15.75'',
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Prehistoric San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl2150 - Prehistoric San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl, measures 3.5''H x 7.75''D, some restoration, has been glued, Acquired i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Navajo Carved Black Marble Bear Fetish, S. Ashley2151 - Navajo Carved Black Marble Bear Fetish, S. Ashley
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1994 Native American Navajo Hand Carved Black Marble Bear Fetish by S. Ashley, measures 2''H x 3.75''L, signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Southern Bamboo Flute2151A - Vintage Southern Bamboo Flute
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Vintage Southern Bamboo Flute, measures 17''L x .5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Koshare Hand Painted Ceramic Storyteller Doll2152 - Koshare Hand Painted Ceramic Storyteller Doll
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Koshare Hand Painted Ceramic Storyteller Doll, measures 3'' x 6'' x 7''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to jacleaves for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Turtle by Maria S.2153 - Santa Clara Pottery Turtle by Maria S.
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Native American Santa Clara Black on Black Pottery Turtle by Maria S., signed by artist and measures 2.5'' x 3'' x 4''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Wood and Metal Fish Decoy2154 - Antique Wood and Metal Fish Decoy
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Antique Wood and Metal Fish Decoy, measures 11'' x 2.5'', has metal weight in bottom of fish, hand painted
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Prehistoric San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl2155 - Prehistoric San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl
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Prehistoric Native American San Marcos Pottery Picture Bowl, measures 3.5''H x 9''D, some restoration, has been glued, Acquired in a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Native American Iroquois Beaded Throw Pillow2156 - Native American Iroquois Beaded Throw Pillow
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Native American Iroquois Beaded Throw Pillow, measures 12'' square
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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6 New Mexico Beaded Doeskin Fetish Bags2156A - 6 New Mexico Beaded Doeskin Fetish Bags
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6 New Mexico Beaded Doeskin Fetish Bags, nice wholesale lot, with fringe they each measure 7''L
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to ProfUp for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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1950 Native American Acoma Pottery Turkey2156B - 1950 Native American Acoma Pottery Turkey
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1950 Native American Acoma Pottery Turkey, measures 5.5'' x 4'', chipped tail and wattle, signed Acoma N.M.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mexican Huichol Hand Beaded Sun Wall Hanging2158 - Mexican Huichol Hand Beaded Sun Wall Hanging
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Mexican Huichol Hand Beaded Sun Wall Hanging, measures 8'', The Huichol Indians of Northern Mexico start with carved wood and embed the bead...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pair of Native American Cherokee Pottery Bowls2159 - Pair of Native American Cherokee Pottery Bowls
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Pair of Native American Cherokee Pottery Bowls, largest measures 3'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Sandoval2160 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Sandoval
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Graciela Sandoval, measures 10.5''H x 10''D, signed by artist, highly textured with fish an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Jar, Ortiz2161 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Jar, Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Seed Jar by Luis Ortiz, sgraffito accents, measures 6'' x 3.5'', signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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