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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Acoma Polychrome Geometric Pottery Jar by Concho2113A - Acoma Polychrome Geometric Pottery Jar by Concho
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Native American Acoma Polychrome Geometric Pottery Jar by Concho, measures 8''D x 7''H, signed by artist, textured neck and fluted r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to swtraveler for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Vintage Cochiti Thunderbird Rain Cloud Pottery Cup2114 - Vintage Cochiti Thunderbird Rain Cloud Pottery Cup
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Vintage Native American Cochiti Thunderbird Rain Cloud Pottery Cup, 2''H x 3.5''W not including handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Renteria2115 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Renteria
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Yolanda Renteria, signed by artist and measures 4.5''H x 3.5''D, features zoomorphic snake...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Lizard Jar by Selia2115A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Lizard Jar by Selia
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Large Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Lizard Jar by Cruz Selia, measures 8.5'' x 13'' and signed by artist, flared rim, carved background
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Cochiti Black on White Bowl2116 - Native American Cochiti Black on White Bowl
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Native American Cochiti Black on White Bowl, measures 1.5'' x 3.5'', has been glued, flower motif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Beads & Heishi2117 - Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Beads & Heishi
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Natural Green Turquoise Nugget Beads & Bisbee Turquoise Heishi, largest beads measure .25'' x .5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Pueblo Pottery Zoomorphic Fetish Pendant2118 - Vintage Pueblo Pottery Zoomorphic Fetish Pendant
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Vintage Pueblo Pottery Zoomorphic Fetish Pendant, measures 1''H x 1.25''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Dimestore for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder2118A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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2016 Original Acrylic Painting ''Grazing Herd'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist, Arti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Prehistoric Klamath Falls Oregon Stone Arrowheads2119 - Prehistoric Klamath Falls Oregon Stone Arrowheads
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3 Prehistoric Native American Klamath Falls Oregon Stone Arrowheads, largest measures 2.25'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Tito Enriquez2120 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Tito Enriquez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar by Tito Enriquez, measures 2''H x 3''D, signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed2120A - Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jars, Signed, #1 Black on Black, four cornered rim, unreadable signature due to shelf wear on bottom of jar #2 Pol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1950 Acoma Black on White Flower Bowl2121 - 1950 Acoma Black on White Flower Bowl
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1950 Acoma Black on White Flower Bowl, measures .75''H x 2.5''W, signed on bottom Acoma N.M.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to vqewumqktrxd for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Collection of Southwestern Collectibles2122 - Collection of Southwestern Collectibles
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Collection of Southwestern Collectibles, Mostly Native American, largest measures, includes 2 Jemez Poster Paint Jars, 1 Apache Burden Basket measurin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Sand Cast Silver Turquoise Bracelet2123 - Vintage Navajo Sand Cast Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sand Cast Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 5.75'' which includes opening x 7/8''W, 15.46g i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Flying Insect Ring, Sz 82124 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Flying Insect Ring, Sz 8
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Flying Insect Ring, Size 8, measures 1.5'' x 1.5'', 6.57g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Duck Effigy Jar2125 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Duck Effigy Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Duck Effigy Jar by Jose Gonzalez, measures 5''H x 7''L, nice thick walled piece, great effigy jar!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Khalian for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by S. Reyes2125A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by S. Reyes
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by Socorro Reyes, flared 4-cornered rim, signed by artist and measures 5''H x 7''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to uglyotter for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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PreColumbian Figural Pottery Whistle2125B - PreColumbian Figural Pottery Whistle
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PreColumbian Figural Pottery Whistle, measures 5''H x 5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Buckle by Poppi2126 - Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Buckle by Poppi
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Buckle by Poppi, measures 2''L x 1.75''W, stamped sterling and hallmarked RN with a bear, 45.5g in t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 8.52127 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 8.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 8.5, measures 1''W, 6.53g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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