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 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed22092 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed
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2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed, the largest one measures 4.5'' x 6'' and is by Eduardo Fabian and the smallest one is si...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to seamanage for 30.00
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando2210Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando, measures 6.5'' x 6'', stylized feather designs and signed by artist
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by H Wilson2211Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by H Wilson
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Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by Hugo Wilson, comes in original book jacket, c. 2003 Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 208pgs.
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz2212Mexican Mata Ortiz Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6.75''D x 7.5''H, signed by artist
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 30.00
Samillus Survival Knife and Folding USA Knife2213Samillus Survival Knife and Folding USA Knife
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Vintage Samillus Survival Knife New York USA with sharpening stone in sheath and a Vintage Western USA Bone Handled 2 Blade Folding Knife with leather
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Strand of Amber Beads2213AStrand of Amber Beads
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Strand of Amber Beads, measures 16'' end to end
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie2214Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie, slide measures 2'' x 1.5'', sterling aglets, braided cord
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet2215Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1''W, hand stamped detai...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to aba_fan for 228.00
Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant2216Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant
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Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl & Garnet Pendant, measures 2'' x 1''
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines2217Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines
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Collection of 9 Elephant Figurines, made from various materials, largest measures 4'' x 3''
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00