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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Native American Collectibles, Mostly Jewelry2098 - Native American Collectibles, Mostly Jewelry
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Native American Collectibles, Mostly Jewelry, includes fetishes, fetish beads, miniature Zia pottery, 5 bracelets, 3 pairs of earrings, Navajo pottery
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Sterling Sterling & Pearl Pin Pendant2099 - Sterling Sterling & Pearl Pin Pendant
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Sterling Sterling & Pearl Pin Pendant, matte silver finish, leaf shaped, hallmarked CA and stamped .925, measures 3'' x 1.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Chippewa Silver Pendant Necklace, Bruce LaFountain2099A - Chippewa Silver Pendant Necklace, Bruce LaFountain
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Native American Chippewa, French and Cree Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace by Bruce LaFountain, sterling chain measures 18'' end to end and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to klewis for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto2100 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Lucie Soto, pulled spout, features maze designs, signed by artist and measures 5.5''H x 6''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars by Sanbry2100A - Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars by Sanbry
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars by Sanbry, #1 Polychrome Seed Jar #2 Black on Black Seed Jar, shelf wear on black piece, largest measures 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Collectibles2101 - Native American Collectibles
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Native American Collectibles, includes: Navajo Horse Hair Pottery Jar (signed), 2 Taos Pueblo Ceramic Kachinas (Silent Warrior and Hochani), and 1 Fra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hardback Book: Ancient Peruvian Ceramics, Sawyer2102 - Hardback Book: Ancient Peruvian Ceramics, Sawyer
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Hardback Book: Ancient Peruvian Ceramics: The Nathan Cummings Collection by Alan R. Sawyer c. 1966 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, comes in original b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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San Juan Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya 1899-19782103 - San Juan Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya 1899-1978
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Native American San Juan Pottery Jar by Tomasita Montoya 1899-1978, signed by artist and measures 3'' x 3.5'', carved accents, FYI: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Oasis52 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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African Figural Basketry Bowl2104 - African Figural Basketry Bowl
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African Figural Basketry Bowl, measures 3''H x 15''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Gaona2105 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Gaona
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Rosa Gaona, signed by artist and measures 4''H x 6''D, features maze designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar2105A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pulled Spout Jar, measures 6.5'' x 6'', features Paquime' inspired lines and designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Turkish Copper Pitcher2106 - Vintage Turkish Copper Pitcher
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Vintage Turkish Copper Pitcher, measures 14''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by R. Leno2107 - Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by R. Leno
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Native American Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar by Regina Leno Shutiva (Jeannie Leno), measures 4.5''H x 5''D, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed2108 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, Signed S.R., very textured, eye dazzler designs, measures 8'' x 8''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Jemez Pottery Rain God2109 - Native American Jemez Pottery Rain God
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Native American Jemez Pottery Rain God, measures 4'' x 6'', poster paint accents
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Camacho2110A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Camacho
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Irving Camacho, measures 4.5'' x 6''D and signed by artist, features eye dazzler designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Demale Turquoise Cabochon & Bisbee Turquoise Cab2111 - Demale Turquoise Cabochon & Bisbee Turquoise Cab
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Demale Turquoise Cabochon & Bisbee Turquoise Cabochon, largest measures .5'' x 1'', the Demale Cabochon has a chip out of the ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by P. Seale2111A - Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by P. Seale
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Northwest Coast Alaskan Totem Pole by Patrick Seale, measures 9.5''H x 4.75''W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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5 Tribal Baskets, Some Native American2112 - 5 Tribal Baskets, Some Native American
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5 Tribal Baskets, Some Native American (Apache & Tohono O'odham), largest measures 3.5'' x 4.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Nez Perce Doeskin Beaded Purse2113 - Native American Nez Perce Doeskin Beaded Purse
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Native American Nez Perce Doeskin Beaded Purse, measures 5.5'' x 8.5'' including fringe, beautifully beaded in floral motif, beaded ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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