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 Souvenir2036B - Northwest Coast Trading Post Totem Pole Souvenir
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Northwest Coast Trading Post Totem Pole Souvenir, measures 4'' x 6'', has been glued
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Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Bowie Knife with Overlay Pewter Handle in Sheath2037 - Bowie 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...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Native American Navajo Sterling Ranger Buckle2038 - Native 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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3 Native American Miniature Pottery & 1 Fetish2038A - 3 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...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Zuni Silver & Lapis Double Hummingbird Ring,  11.52040 - Zuni 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 ....
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Gonzalez2040A - Mexican 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...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pulled Spout Jar by A. Villa2040B - Mexican 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...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Geometric Lizard Jar by K Ortiz2040C - Mexican 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...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Collection of Trilobite Fossils & 1 Ammonite2041 - Collection of Trilobite Fossils & 1 Ammonite
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Collection of Trilobite Fossils & 1 Ammonite, largest measures 3.25'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to waterman215 for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Estate PreColumbian Gaming Pieces and Marbles2042 - Estate 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'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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