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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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