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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3 Sets of Occupied Japan Salt & Pepper Shakers2031A3 Sets of Occupied Japan Salt & Pepper Shakers
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3 Sets of Native Americana Occupied Japan Salt & Pepper Shakers, measure 4''H
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Estate Northwest Coast Alaskan Sweet Grass Basket2032Estate Northwest Coast Alaskan Sweet Grass Basket
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Northwest Coast Alaskan Sweet Grass Basket, measures 3'' x 4''
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Original Navajo Painting by Jason M. Parrish2033Original Navajo Painting by Jason M. Parrish
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Original 2014 Navajo Painting ''Navajo Basket Dance'' by Jason M. Parrish, visual measures 10.5'' x 18.5'', framed a...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to klewis for 54.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bird Jar by L. Ortiz2034Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bird Jar by L. Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bird Seed Jar by Luis Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 3.25''H x 6''D
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Native American Beadwork Belt and Sash2034ANative American Beadwork Belt and Sash
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Native American Beadwork Belt and Sash, longest measures 32''L x 4''W, includes 1983-1984 Miss Indian UNM Beaded Sash and Plains Ind...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
2 Native American Santa Clara Miniature Pots2034B2 Native American Santa Clara Miniature Pots
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2 Native American Santa Clara Miniature Pots, measures 1.25''D x 1''H
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to masoncraven for 30.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Viviana V. R.2035Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Viviana V. R.
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Viviana Villapando R., signed by artist and measures 7''H x 5.5''D, features Paquime' inspi...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Shallow Bowl by D. Gonzalez2035AMata Ortiz Polychrome Shallow Bowl by D. Gonzalez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Shallow Bowl by Daniel Gonzalez, measures 2.5''H x 8''D, signed by artist and features water bird with fish in...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to waterman215 for 30.00
Carved Wooden Pacific Island Covered Dish2036Carved Wooden Pacific Island Covered Dish
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Carved Wooden Pacific Island Covered Dish, measures 5'' x 6'' x 13'', hand painted
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Bronze Wolf Figure2036ABronze Wolf Figure
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Bronze Wolf Figure, measures 4''H
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Northwest Coast Trading Post Totem Pole Souvenir2036BNorthwest Coast Trading Post Totem Pole Souvenir
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Northwest Coast Trading Post Totem Pole Souvenir, measures 4'' x 6'', has been glued
Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Bowie Knife with Overlay Pewter Handle in Sheath2037Bowie Knife with Overlay Pewter Handle in Sheath
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Bowie Knife with Overlay Pewter Handle in Sheath, knife measures 13''L x 2''W, overlay stones are mother of pearl, jet, turquoise, a...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Native American Navajo Sterling Ranger Buckle2038Native American Navajo Sterling Ranger Buckle
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle, measures 3.75'' in overall total length which does not include the leather part, stamp...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
3 Native American Miniature Pottery & 1 Fetish2038A3 Native American Miniature Pottery & 1 Fetish
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3 Native American Miniature Pottery & 1 Zuni Fetish Bear, largest measures 1'' x .5'', includes San Felipe/Jemez bird and turtle...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Zuni Silver & Lapis Double Hummingbird Ring,  11.52040Zuni Silver & Lapis Double Hummingbird Ring, 11.5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver & Lapis Double Hummingbird Ring by Dickie Quandelacy (1953-present), Size 11.5, measures 1.25'' x ....
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gonzalez2040AMexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Kokopelli Jar by Jose Gonzalez, signed by artist and measures 9.5''H x 9''D, predominantly texture...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by A. Villa2040BMexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by A. Villa
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by Anastacio Villa, signed by artist and measures 4''H x 6''D, highly burnished gun metal finish...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Geometric Lizard Jar by K Ortiz2040CMexican Mata Ortiz Geometric Lizard Jar by K Ortiz
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Beautiful Mexican Mata Ortiz Geometric Lizard Jar by Kene Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 11.5''H x 8.5''D, stylized feather ac...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Collection of Trilobite Fossils & 1 Ammonite2041Collection of Trilobite Fossils & 1 Ammonite
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Collection of Trilobite Fossils & 1 Ammonite, largest measures 3.25'' x 3''
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to waterman215 for 66.00
Estate PreColumbian Gaming Pieces and Marbles2042Estate PreColumbian Gaming Pieces and Marbles
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Collection of PreColumbian Gaming Pieces and Marbles, largest is the corn pendant measuring 3'' x 1'...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Native American Navajo Hand Woven Dance Sash2043Native American Navajo Hand Woven Dance Sash
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Native American Navajo Hand Woven Dance Sash, measures 60'' end to end x 3''W
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to carlaPIY for 24.00
Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar, Signed2044Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar, Signed
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar, Signed, measures 4'' x 6'', signed L.M.
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Seed Jar by R.Gaona2045Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Seed Jar by R.Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Seed Jar by Rosa Gaona, signed by artist and measures 7.5''H x 6''D
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona2045AMexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona, pulled spout, signed by artist and measures 8''H x 6.5''D
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Pair of Mexican Stone Carvings2046Pair of Mexican Stone Carvings
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Pair of Mexican Stone Carvings, includes a seashell and snake, largest measures 2'' x 4''
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
4 Turquoise Cabochons20474 Turquoise Cabochons
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4 Turquoise Cabochons, largest measures 1'' x 1''
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Pair of Native American Seminole Dolls2048Pair of Native American Seminole Dolls
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Pair of Native American Seminole Dolls, largest measures 7.5''L
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to seamanage for 36.00
April 4, 1990 Mexican Tin Ex Voto WallHanging2049April 4, 1990 Mexican Tin Ex Voto WallHanging
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April 4, 1990 Mexican Tin Ex Voto Wall Hanging, measures 9'' x 11''
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios2050Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, features Paquime' inspired lines and designs on marbleized clay, signed by artist and...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase2051Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Vintage Native American Acoma Pottery Wedding Vase, braided handle, bird design, measures 4''H x 3'...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 30.00
Frederic Remington Restrike Bronze ''The Scalp''2052Frederic Remington Restrike Bronze ''The Scalp''
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Frederic Remington Restrike Bronze ''The Scalp'', measures 3'' x 7'' x 7'', provenance on label on bottom of...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Estate Mexican Tarahumara Pottery Jar2053AEstate Mexican Tarahumara Pottery Jar
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Mexican Tarahumara Pottery Jar, measures 5.5''D x 4.5''H, leather wrapped accents
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1950 Acoma Black on White Shallow Pottery Bowl20541950 Acoma Black on White Shallow Pottery Bowl
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Native American 1950's Acoma Black on White Shallow Pottery Bowl, signed Acoma N. Mex., measures 1''H x 4.5''D
Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios2055Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by L. G. Rios
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lorena Gonzalez Rios, features Paquime' inspired lines and designs on marbleized clay, flared rim, signed b...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Jar by C. Bugarini2055AMata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Jar by C. Bugarini
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Fabulous Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Seed Jar by Cecy Bugarini, polychrome, signed by artist and measures 5.5''H x 4''D, ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 36.00
Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet2056Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet
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Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet, measures 7'' end to end, 23.88g in total wt.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Native American Zuni Sterling Coral Pin Pendant2057Native American Zuni Sterling Coral Pin Pendant
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Native American Zuni Sterling Petit Point Coral Pin Pendant, measures 1.5''D, stamped sterling and signed EE
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to klewis for 66.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 42058Navajo Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 4
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Sz 4, measures .5''L x .5''W, 3.3g in total wt.
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Zuni Silver Malachite Gold Lip Shell Ring, 10.52058AZuni Silver Malachite Gold Lip Shell Ring, 10.5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Malachite and Gold Lip Shell Double Hummingbird Ring Size 10.5, measures 1.25''L, 22.71g in total wt.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Sandcast Turquoise Pin2059Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Sandcast Turquoise Pin
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Sandcast Turquoise Pin, measures 1.5'' x 2''
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by L. Soto2060Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by L. Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Lucie Soto, signed by artist and measures 5''H x 4''D, features Paquime' inspired line...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Seed Jar by Yoli Soto2060AMexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Seed Jar by Yoli Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Seed Jar by Yoli Soto, measures 5.5''H x 6''D, signed by artist and features sgraffito lizards on black ba...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Unusual Estate PreColumbian Stone Spears, Axehead2061Unusual Estate PreColumbian Stone Spears, Axehead
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have Unusual PreColumbian Stone Spears and a Miniature Stone Axehead, largest measures 3''L
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to carlaPIY for 60.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bracelet2062Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bracelet, inside measures 6'' which includes opening x 1.25''W, stamped sterling, 23g in...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
White Buffalo Turquoise Pendant and Bead Necklace2063White Buffalo Turquoise Pendant and Bead Necklace
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White Buffalo Turquoise Pendant and Bead Necklace, measures 19'' end to end
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Amethyst Pendant on Sterling Silver Chain2064Amethyst Pendant on Sterling Silver Chain
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Amethyst Pendant on Sterling Silver Chain, pear shaped amethyst set in sterling silver on a 17'' twisted link chain
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for 30.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto2065Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto, pulled spout, textured neck, features stylized feathers and fish designs, signed by artist and measur
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Jar, Signed2065AMexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Jar, Signed
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Seed Jar by Viviana Villapando R., signed by artist and measures 5''H x 6''D, jar is complete...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Estate Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elda Hernandez2066Estate Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elda Hernandez
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elda Hernandez, measures 5''H x 5''D, signed by artist, n...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Estate Native American & Mexican Collectibles2068Estate Native American & Mexican Collectibles
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Native American & Mexican Collectibles, includes From the Whittredge Estate, 1. a Peruvian Carved Gourd by Evanisto Medina, measures 3.25'&#...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00