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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1940 Zia Polychrome Pottery Bowl by F. Pino2069 - 1940 Zia Polychrome Pottery Bowl by F. Pino
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1940 Native American Zia Polychrome Pottery Bowl by F. Pino, signed by artist, crack on bottom, measures 3.5'' x 6.5''D
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Bear & Roadrunners2070 - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Bear & Roadrunners
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Bear & Roadrunners, largest measures 3'' x 5''L, Bear is signed Elena Julian Sr. Martin Tilcajete Oaxac...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Jar by M. Gonzalez2070A - Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Jar by M. Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Butterfly Seed Jar by Marta Gonzalez, signed by artist and measures 4''H x 6''D, polychrome
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Seed Jar by Juana Gaona2070B - Mexican Mata Ortiz Seed Jar by Juana Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Seed Jar by Juana Gaona, signed by artist and measures 5.5''H x 5.75''D, features russet designs on b...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1960 Navajo Sterling Silver Sandcast Pin2071 - 1960 Navajo Sterling Silver Sandcast Pin
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1960 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Sandcast Pin, measures 1.75''L x 1''W, 7g in total wt.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Native American Copper Turquoise Bracelet2072 - Vintage Native American Copper Turquoise Bracelet
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Vintage 1960's Native American Copper Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 2.25''W, has the Bell T...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Mexican Double Handled Basketry Tray2073 - Mexican Double Handled Basketry Tray
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Mexican Double Handled Basketry Tray, measures 12'' x 10'' x 3''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Zuni Hand Carved Antler Bear Fetish by Max Laate2074 - Zuni Hand Carved Antler Bear Fetish by Max Laate
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Native American Zuni Hand Carved Antler Bear Fetish by Max Laate, measures 4''H x 2'' x 2'', signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona2075 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Jacinto Gaona, signed by artist and measures 5.5''H x 6''D, features stylized feathers and Paqu...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Silviera2075A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Silviera
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Julio Silviera, stylized feather designs on highly burnished gun metal finish, signed by artist and measures
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Pair of Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Dinosaurs2076 - Pair of Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Dinosaurs
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Pair of Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Dinosaurs, measure 3'' x 6'', both are signed S.P.T. Oaxaca Mexico I.R.D., both are vibrantly painted
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Estate PreColumbian Decorative Etched Whorls2077 - Estate PreColumbian Decorative Etched Whorls
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From the Eiserman Estate, we have a Collection of PreColumbian Decorative Etched Whorls, largest measures 2.5''D
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Silver Lapis Inlay Ring Sz 9.52078 - Native American Silver Lapis Inlay Ring Sz 9.5
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Stunning Native American Sterling Silver Lapis and Pink Coral Inlay Ring by Lucky Preston. Sz 9.5, measures 1 3/8''L x .5''W, hallma...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Collection of Vintage Marbles with Suede Bag2079 - Collection of Vintage Marbles with Suede Bag
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Collection of Vintage Marbles with Drawstring Suede Bag
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Native American Sterling Turquoise Pendant Choker2080 - Native American Sterling Turquoise Pendant Choker
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Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Hand Pendant on Neck Wire by Lucky Preston, noted silversmith from the California Pit River Indian Tribe., p
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to klewis for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Seed Jar by Carlos Carrillo S.2080A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Seed Jar by Carlos Carrillo S.
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Fish Seed Jar by Carlos Carrillo S., signed by artist and measures 4''H x 6''D
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by G Camacho2080B - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by G Camacho
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gris Camacho, measures 5''H x 5''D, flared rim, textured neck, stylized feather designs, si...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Signed and Numbered Barn Print2081 - Signed and Numbered Barn Print
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Signed and Numbered Barn Print, 6/100, hand signed, double matted, framed and under glass
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mink Stole2082 - Mink Stole
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Mink Stole, measures 36''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by A. Soto2083 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by A. Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Alejandra Soto, measures 7''H x 5.25''D, signed by artist, highly textured, pulled spout an...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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