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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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Poison Dart Frog1155 - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Poison Dart Frog
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Poison Dart Frog by Paul Blas, measures 3'' x 5'', signed by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 9.51156 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 9.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 9.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet1156A - Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 7'' which includes opening x 1.5''W, there is a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Tribal Carved Wood Mask Painted by Kills Thunder1157 - Tribal Carved Wood Mask Painted by Kills Thunder
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Tribal Carved Wood Mask Painted by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 8''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to seamanage for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Pair of Beaded Bottles by Kathy Kills Thunder1158 - Pair of Beaded Bottles by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Pair of Beaded Bottles by Kathy Kills Thunder, some of Kathy's earlier work, largest measures 9''H x 4.5''W, Artist Bio: Kathlee...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Purple Show Chaps1159 - Purple Show Chaps
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Purple Show Chaps, size medium, royal blue/purple suede, inside leg is 29'', like new condition, no evidence of wear
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Fish Jar by Gonzalez1160 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Fish Jar by Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Fish Jar by Daniel Gonzalez, measures 8.25''H x 6.25''D, signed by artist, features M.C. Escher style ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of PreColumbian Pottery Figures1161 - Collection of PreColumbian Pottery Figures
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Collection of PreColumbian Pottery Figures, largest measures 4'' x 3''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to arttrader949 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet1162 - 1950 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
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1950 Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet, hallmarked JHC and stamped sterling, inside measures 6.75'' which includes ope...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Original 1949 Preston McCrossen Painting1163 - Original 1949 Preston McCrossen Painting
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Original 1949 Preston McCrossen Painting on masonite board, measures 20.5'' x 30'', signed by artist, FYI: Preston McCrossen was bor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1164 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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May 9, 2015 Original Acrylic Painting ''Pink Clouds'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 16'' x 20'', signed by artist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet1165 - Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet
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Native American Traditional Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1''W, inlay includes ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Chip Inlay Owl Pin1166 - Native American Navajo Silver Chip Inlay Owl Pin
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise and Jet Chip Inlay Owl Pin, measures .5'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Ring1167 - Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Ring
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Sun God Ring, Size 7.25, inlay includes turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, and jet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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1952 Navajo Sand Paintings from Gallup New Mexico1168 - 1952 Navajo Sand Paintings from Gallup New Mexico
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a 1952 Framed Navajo Sand Paintings from Gallup, New Mexico, one is marked LEX, measure 8''H x 3.75'...
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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 D. Gonzalez1170 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by D. Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by D. Gonzalez, measures 9''H x 7''D, signed by artist, features eye dazzler designs and zoomorphi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Seminole Pine Needle Basket1171 - Vintage Seminole Pine Needle Basket
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Vintage Native American Seminole Pine Needle Basket, measures 3'' x 7''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Giraffe by E. J. Martin1172 - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Giraffe by E. J. Martin
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Giraffe by Elena Julian Sn. Martin, measures 2'' x 5'' x 7''H, vibrantly painted and signed by artist
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of 9 Native American Stone Arrowheads1173 - Collection of 9 Native American Stone Arrowheads
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Collection of 9 Native American Stone Arrowheads, longest measures 3''L x 2''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1174 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Magic Leopard'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 18'' x 24'', signed by artist, Artist B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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