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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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1271 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Jack Rabbit Moon'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 16'' x 20'', Artist Bio: Kathleen Ki...
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Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Ring, Size 101274 - Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Ring, Size 10
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Native American Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Ring, Size 10
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Zuni Sterling Turquoise Coral Ring, Size 6.51276 - Zuni Sterling Turquoise Coral Ring, Size 6.5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Butterfly Ring, Size 6.5
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Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Katherine Gutierrez1277 - Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Katherine Gutierrez
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Katherine Gutierrez, measures 2.75''H x 3.25''D, signed by artist
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Native American Prehistoric Eskimo Bone Tools1278 - Native American Prehistoric Eskimo Bone Tools
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Native American Prehistoric Eskimo Bone Tools, longest measures 6''L
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Necklace1279 - Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Necklace
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Necklace, sterling chain measures 30'' end to end and pendant measures 1 7/8'&#...
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz1280 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Luis Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 6''H x 6.25''D, features stylized feather d...
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Native Americans in Early Photographs Book1281 - Native Americans in Early Photographs Book
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Native Americans in Early Photographs by Tom Robotham Hardback Book c. 1994 Thunder Bay Press, comes in original book jacket, 112 pgs.
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Rabbit1282 - Native American Santa Clara Pottery Rabbit
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Rabbit, measures 3'' x 1 7/8''
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 51283 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 5
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Hopi Corn Maiden Flat Kachina by A. Koinva1284 - Hopi Corn Maiden Flat Kachina by A. Koinva
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Native American Hopi Corn Maiden Flat Kachina by A. Koinva, signed by artist and measures 5'' x 2.25''
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar1284A - Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar, measures 3.25''D x 1 3/8''H
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4 Reference Books, Native American Interest1285 - 4 Reference Books, Native American Interest
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4 Reference Books, Native American Interest, #1 Old Father Story Teller by Pablita Velarde c. 1989 Clear Light Publishers, comes in original book jack
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4 Santa Clara Pottery Jars, 1 of which by Miana Pablito1285A - 4 Santa Clara Pottery Jars, 1 of which by Miana Pablito
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4 Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jars, largest measures 3.5''D x 2''H and smallest measures 1.5''D x .75''H, th...
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2 Vintage Navajo Route 66 Kachinas1286 - 2 Vintage Navajo Route 66 Kachinas
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2 Vintage Native American Navajo Route 66 Kachinas, measures 3.5'' x 2.25'', embellished with feathers
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Collection of 9 Books on New Mexico Related Topics1287 - Collection of 9 Books on New Mexico Related Topics
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Collection of 9 Books on New Mexico Related Topics, #1 The Spanish-Americans of New Mexico A Heritage of Pride by Nancie L. Gonzalez c. 1969 Universit
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Collection of 5 Riker Display Boxes1288 - Collection of 5 Riker Display Boxes
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Collection of 5 Riker Display Boxes, largest measures 12.5'' x 8.5''
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.51289 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Size 6.5
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by D. Bejarano1290 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by D. Bejarano
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by David A. Bejarano, signed by artist and measures 8.25''H x 7.25''D, features Paquime' inspi...
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz1291 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6'' x 6'', signed by artist, features eye dazzler designs and flared rim
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