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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Collection of 3 Beaded Stone Necklaces1513A - Collection of 3 Beaded Stone Necklaces
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Collection of 3 Beaded Stone Necklaces, #1 Kingman Turquoise Nugget & Silver Bead Necklace measures 24''L hook and eye clasp #2 Turquoi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to uglyotter for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Bermuda Copper Pig Cent Inlay Wood Box1514 - Bermuda Copper Pig Cent Inlay Wood Box
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Bermuda Copper Pig Cent Inlay Wood Box, lidded and measures 2''H x 5''D
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Luis Ortiz1515 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Luis Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 13.5''H x 9''D, stylized feather designs under flare...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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5 Hand Woven Mexican Textiles1516 - 5 Hand Woven Mexican Textiles
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5 Hand Woven Mexican Textiles, longest measures 62''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. Tena1517 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. Tena
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Esperanza Tena, measures 6''H x 5''D, highly textured, pulled spout and flared rim, signed by a...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction1517A - Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction
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1960's Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction, measures 5.5"H x 6.75"D
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Dance Rattles1518 - Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Dance Rattles
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Pair of Mexican Tarahumara Dance Rattles, made of deer hooves, measure 6'' x 8''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica1519 - Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica
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Native American Mimbres Picture Pottery Replica, measures 9.5"D x 3"H
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique New Guinea Tapa Cloth Art1520 - Antique New Guinea Tapa Cloth Art
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Antique New Guinea Tapa Cloth Art, measures 67'' x 18''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Argentinian Brass Bridle and Reins1521 - Antique Argentinian Brass Bridle and Reins
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Antique Argentinian Brass Bridle and Reins, crown to bit measures 25"L and reins measure 32"L, embellished with brass lion head medallions
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Pressed Glass Salt Cellars1522 - Antique Pressed Glass Salt Cellars
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Antique Pressed Glass Salt Cellars, largest measures 1'' x 1'' x 2''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet1523 - Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet
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1960 Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet, inside measures 5.5'' which includes opening x 1''W x 2''L, inlay i...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Owl by D. N. Melero1523A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Owl by D. N. Melero
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Owl by Dulces N. Melero, measures 2'' x 6'' x 7.5'', signed by artist
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Zuni Silver Turquoise Ring, 6.751524 - Native American Zuni Silver Turquoise Ring, 6.75
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Butterfly Ring, Size 6.75
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1989 Retablo by Fr. Campion Kluczynski 1932-20081525 - 1989 Retablo by Fr. Campion Kluczynski 1932-2008
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January 1989 Wood Retablo ''Immaculate Conception'' by Fr. Campion Kluczynski, OFM (1932-2008)., measures 2'' x 11''...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to vqewumqktrxd for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 9.51526 - Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, 9.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 9.5
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Asian Trade Necklace1527 - Asian Trade Necklace
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Asian Trade Necklace, measures 16'' end to end x 2''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Shallow Bowl, Gonzalez1528 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Shallow Bowl, Gonzalez
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Lizard Shallow Bowl by Jose Gonzalez, measures 9''D x 2''H, signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Coral Necklace1529 - Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Coral Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Nugget and Coral Necklace, measures 30'' end to end, sterling accent beads and cones
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet1530 - Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet
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Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet, inside measures 6.75'' which includes the opening x 2.75''W, inlay includes cora...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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