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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Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Yolanda Velarde2161A - Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Yolanda Velarde
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Santa Clara Carved Pottery Jar by Yolanda Velarde, measures 3.5'' x 5.5'', sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Inlay Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 11.752162 - Zuni Sterling Inlay Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 11.75
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Mother of Pearl Turquoise Ring, Size 11.75, measures .75''L x .5''W, 14.8g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz2163 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6.25''D x 10''H, signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired lines an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Historic Native American Pueblo Adze Tool2164 - Historic Native American Pueblo Adze Tool
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Historic Native American Pueblo Adze Tool, measures 3'' x 9'' x 9'', wooden handle
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to ThomasNewton for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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San Juan Carved Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya2165 - San Juan Carved Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya
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Native American San Juan Carved Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya, measures 3'' x 5'', signed by artist, FYI: ''Tomasita Reyes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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1940-1950 Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Bowl2166 - 1940-1950 Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Bowl
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1940-1950 Native American Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Bowl, measures 2.5''H x 5.5''D, micaceous clay
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to swtraveler for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Antique Hand Tinted Photograph by W. H. Jackson2167 - Antique Hand Tinted Photograph by W. H. Jackson
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Antique Hand Tinted Photograph by W. H. Jackson, visual measures 5.75'' x 12''L, when taken out of frame the photo was lines with a ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Native American Hopi Hand Painted Wood Tableta2168 - Native American Hopi Hand Painted Wood Tableta
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Native American Hopi Hand Painted Wood Dance Tableta, leather ties, measures 19'' x 16'', painted on both sides
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to cyerhofwxdpn for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Pair of Jemez Pueblo Miniature Pottery Figures2169 - Pair of Jemez Pueblo Miniature Pottery Figures
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Pair of Native American Jemez Pueblo Miniature Pottery Figures, largest measures 3''L, includes bear by J. Pecos and dog by S. Chino, both p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Debsplace for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Collection of 5 Hand Carved Peruvian Gourds2170 - Collection of 5 Hand Carved Peruvian Gourds
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Collection of 5 Hand Carved Peruvian Gourds, largest measures 3'' x 5.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Hand Carved Serpentine Beaver Fetish by Boone2171 - Zuni Hand Carved Serpentine Beaver Fetish by Boone
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Serpentine Beaver Fetish by Leland Boone, coral eyes, red shell arrowhead and bead spirit pack, measures 4''...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Native American Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish2172 - Native American Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish, turquoise eyes, measures 2.5''L x 1.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz2173 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 8''H x 6''D, signed by artist and features Paquime' inspired lines and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Historic Tohono O'odham Storage Jar2174 - Historic Tohono O'odham Storage Jar
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Historic Native American Tohono O'odham Storage Jar, measures 13''H x 11''D, Acquired in accordance with all State and Federal R...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Sterling Silver Basket Bracelet 87.5g in total wt.2174A - Sterling Silver Basket Bracelet 87.5g in total wt.
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Sterling Silver Basket Bracelet, inside measures 7.5'' x 2.5'', stamped sterling, 87.5g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. Tena2176 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. Tena
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Esperanza Tena, measures 9''H x 9.25''D, signed by artist, textured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cross Pendant Necklace2177 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cross Pendant Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant Necklace, hand wrought chain measures 23'' end to end and cross pendant measu...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of Jade Disc Beads2177A - Collection of Jade Disc Beads
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Collection of Jade Disc Beads, strand measures about 14''L, largest disc measures 1.75''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to carlaPIY for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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1950 Santo Domingo Micaceous Clay Bowl2178 - 1950 Santo Domingo Micaceous Clay Bowl
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1950 Native American Santo Domingo Micaceous Clay Bowl, measures 6''D x 2''H, fire cloud present on side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to swtraveler for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Miniature Vase by Paty Ortiz2179 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Miniature Vase by Paty Ortiz
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Miniature Vase by Paty Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 2''H x 1.75&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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