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 Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by R. Madrigal1310 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by R. Madrigal
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Rafaela Madrigal, measures 7'' x 8'', signed by artist, marbleized clay, features Paquime' ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sioux Carved Buffalo Horn Rabbit Fetish1311 - Sioux Carved Buffalo Horn Rabbit Fetish
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Native American Sioux Carved Buffalo Horn Rabbit Fetish, measures 2''L x 2.25'' x 1.5''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Navajo Stacked Fetish Necklace1311A - Native American Navajo Stacked Fetish Necklace
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Native American Navajo Stacked Fetish Necklace, measures 34'' end to end
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Collection of 6 Strands of Pearls1312 - Collection of 6 Strands of Pearls
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Collection of 6 Strands of Pearls, includes one 15'' string of pearls, three 32'' strings of pearls, one 16'' string of pear...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Navajo Red Shell Heishi Earrings1312A - Native American Navajo Red Shell Heishi Earrings
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Native American Navajo Red Shell Heishi Earrings with silver cones, measure 3'' x 2''
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Turquoise Ring by Amy Quandelacy1313 - Zuni Sterling Turquoise Ring by Amy Quandelacy
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Double Hummingbird Ring by Amy Quandelacy, hallmarked, 13.01g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vintage Native American Navajo Spirit Bundle1314 - Vintage Native American Navajo Spirit Bundle
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Vintage Native American Navajo Spirit Bundle, measures 5''L and is embellished with shell and turquoise beads
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to peteliska for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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2 Native American Navajo Spirit Bundle Stones1315 - 2 Native American Navajo Spirit Bundle Stones
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2 Native American Navajo Spirit Bundle Stones, longest measures 4''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to peteliska for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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2 Books on Northwest Coast Art & Artifacts1316 - 2 Books on Northwest Coast Art & Artifacts
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2 Books on Northwest Coast Art & Artifacts, #1 Indian & Eskimo Artifacts of North America by Charles Miles c. 1963 Bonanza Publishing 244 pg...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Villapando R.1317 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Villapando R.
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Viviana Villapando R., signed V.V.R., marbleized clay, flared rim, features Paquime' inspired lines and des...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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