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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Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl2011A - Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase signed LS and Shallow Bowl by Divine Routzen, largest measures 2&...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1950 Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin2012 - 1950 Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin
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950 Native American Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Corn Pin, measures 1'' x 1.5'', 4.3g in total wt.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pine Needle & Pine Cone Basket2013 - Pine Needle & Pine Cone Basket
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Pine Needle & Pine Cone Basket, measures 7'' x 9'' x 11''
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Buffalo Head Pendant2014 - Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Buffalo Head Pendant
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Inlay Buffalo Head Pendant, stamped sterling, measures 3'' x 2'', 13.1g 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 Paquime Inspired Jar2015 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Paquime Inspired Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Paquime' Inspired Jar, measures 6.5''H x 6''D, geometric and abstract designs on marbleized clay
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed2016 - 2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed
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2 Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed, #1 Pulled Spout by Lorena Gonzalez Rios and #2 Eye Dazzler by Angelica Bugarini (repaired chip in rim),
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Trikke Technologies Roadster 12 Cambering Vehicle2016A - Trikke Technologies Roadster 12 Cambering Vehicle
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Trikke Technologies Roadster 12 Three-Wheel Cambering Vehicle, MUST PICK UP OR ARRANGE FOR YOUR OWN SHIPPING, comes with instructional DVD, owner...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant on Neck Wire2017 - Navajo Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant on Neck Wire
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant on Neck Wire, cross pendant measures 2.5'' x 1'', 20.9g in total wt. Stunning ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Antique 1900 Coal Burning Iron2018 - Antique 1900 Coal Burning Iron
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Antique 1900 Coal Burning Iron, measures 4'' x 7.5'' x 8'', wood handle is chipped
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Estate PreColumbian Pottery Fetishes2019 - Estate PreColumbian Pottery Fetishes
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Collection of PreColumbian Pottery Fetishes, largest measures 3'' x 2''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Solid Sterling Bracelet from Afghanistan2019A - Antique Solid Sterling Bracelet from Afghanistan
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Antique Solid Sterling Bracelet from Afghanistan, inside measures 8.75'' which includes opening x .25''W, 49.9g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios2020 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, signed by artist and measures 7.5''H x 6.25''D, features Paquime' ins...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Set of Chas. D. Briddell Stainless Steel Knives2021 - Set of Chas. D. Briddell Stainless Steel Knives
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Set of Chas. D. Briddell Carvel Hall Stainless Steel Knives, comes in original box, knives measure 9''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Collection of 4 Stone and Bead Necklaces2022 - Collection of 4 Stone and Bead Necklaces
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Collection of 4 Stone and Bead Necklaces, #1 Morenci Turquoise Nugget Necklace, sterling silver beads, measures 24''L #2 Flame Agate with A...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya2023 - Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya, signed by artist and measures 3'' x 3''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage African Carved Wood Mask2023A - Vintage African Carved Wood Mask
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Vintage African Carved Wood Mask, embellished with feathers, measures 8'' x 9'', ready to hang
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Acoma Polychrome Shallow Bowl2024 - Native American Acoma Polychrome Shallow Bowl
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Native American Acoma Polychrome Shallow Bowl, measures 4.75''D x 1.25''H
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1960 Zuni Traditional Overlay Thunderbird Necklace2024A - 1960 Zuni Traditional Overlay Thunderbird Necklace
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1960 Native American Zuni Traditional Overlay Thunderbird Necklace, pendant measures 1.75'' x 1.25'', beautiful hand wrought chain m...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios2025 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, measures 7.5''H x 6.5''D, features Paquime' inspired lines and designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona2025A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona, pulled spout, flared rim, eye dazzler designs, signed by artist and measures 9''H x 6...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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