Desert West Auction July 28th, 2013

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Native American Kachinas, Pottery, Jewelry, Rugs, Art & Folk Art. Estate Collectibles, Jewelry & Antiques. Mexican & Cowboy Collectibles. Original Art by Kills Thunder, Amelia Garnelli & Judy Savarese. Local upcoming Artists.
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Original Acrylic ''Fire Birds'' -- Kills Thunder1146 - Original Acrylic ''Fire Birds'' -- Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''Fire Birds'' -- Kills Thunder, bright palette indicative of Kill's Thunder's work, piece depicts vibrant ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelet -- Joe Bicenti1147 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelet -- Joe Bicenti
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Bracelet by Joe Bicenti, traditional style setting of leaves, silver beads, and scrollwork, 3 band bracelet which tape
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Royston Turquoise Ring1147A - Navajo Sterling Royston Turquoise Ring
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Navajo Sterling Royston Turquoise Ring, features beautiful blue green Royston Turquoise cabochon (1'' x 1''), traditional scalloped ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to porsche77 for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Tesuque Pottery Rain God, Polychromed1148 - Tesuque Pottery Rain God, Polychromed
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Tesuque Pottery Rain God, Polychromed. This little pottery figure has his vessel ready to be filled with rainwater! He measures 6 1/4'' hi...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to kadyk for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Vintage Nootka Tri-Color Baskets, 2 Pieces1149 - Vintage Nootka Tri-Color Baskets, 2 Pieces
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Vintage Nootka Tri-Color Baskets, 2 Pieces. The North American Indians, the Nootka people, lived on the seaward coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. T
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pr Framed Western Winchester Prints behind Glass1150 - Pr Framed Western Winchester Prints behind Glass
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Framed Western Winchester Prints, both are 22.75'' x 15.5'' (w/frames and under glass) and both with caption Especially Painted for ...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hopi-Tewa Jar by Leah Garcia Nampeyo (1928-1974)1151 - Hopi-Tewa Jar by Leah Garcia Nampeyo (1928-1974)
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Hopi-Tewa Polychrome Jar by Leah Garcia Nampeyo (1928-1974), features both geometric and abstract designs, signed on bottom Leah Nampeyo with ear of c
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Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Antique Hopi Painted Gourd Rattle1152 - Antique Hopi Painted Gourd Rattle
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Antique Hopi Painted Gourd Rattle, white--black--dark chocolate--yellow--faded orange in color, has one spot repaired with painted flap (covers small
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Cochiti Pottery Turtle Storyteller -- Nate Pecos1153 - Cochiti Pottery Turtle Storyteller -- Nate Pecos
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Cochiti Polychrome Pottery Turtle Storyteller -- Nate Pecos, signed on bottom Nate Pecos Cochiti, N.M., features 2 children sitting atop turtle and 1
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Estimate : 175.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Hopi Carved Kachinas -- Lamar Honyartewa & Snyder1154 - Hopi Carved Kachinas -- Lamar Honyartewa & Snyder
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Hopi Carved Kachinas -- Lamar Honyartewa & Snyder, #1 Owl Kachina signed Owl by Snyder on bottom, decorated with rabbit fur, feathers, and leath...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Signed and Numbered Print -- Virginia Stroud1155 - Signed and Numbered Print -- Virginia Stroud
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Virginia Stroud Signed/Numbered(494/1000)print, Native American Cherokee-Creek. Framed, & matted, picture visual measurement is approx. 24'&...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Native American Tri-Color Lidded Woven Basket1156 - Native American Tri-Color Lidded Woven Basket
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Native American Tri-Color Lidded Woven Basket. Soft grass woven basket with rows of green and cranberry decorative lines. The lid is attached to the b
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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New Mexican Native American Collectibles1157 - New Mexican Native American Collectibles
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New Mexican Native American Collectibles, #1 Polychrome Santo Domingo Polychrome Bowl, measures 8'' x 3'', has ''spirit brea...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to ellenod for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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1999 Taos Micaceous Polychrome Bowl -- A. Varos1158 - 1999 Taos Micaceous Polychrome Bowl -- A. Varos
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1999 Taos Micaceous Polychrome Bowl -- A. Varos, signed on bottom A. Varos Taos Pueblo '99, features turtle, two flowering plants, and stepped H...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Mexican Vintage Carved Ironwood Conch Shell1159 - Mexican Vintage Carved Ironwood Conch Shell
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Mexican Vintage Carved Ironwood Conch Shell. Shell is carved from a solid block of ironwood, with a nice grain pattern showing on the top of the carvi
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1940s Santo Domingo Polychrome Wedding Vase1160 - 1940s Santo Domingo Polychrome Wedding Vase
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1940s Santo Domingo Polychrome Wedding Vase. Heavy, vintage vase with feather designs on each side. Measures 6''L x 5.25''H x 4'...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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3 Iriquois Birch Bark Lidded Round Boxes1161 - 3 Iriquois Birch Bark Lidded Round Boxes
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3 Iriquois Birch Bark Lidded Round Boxes. Each container displays amazing skill in shaping the birch bark sides and lids and then decorating with porc
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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2 Antique Tin Types of Western Settlers1162 - 2 Antique Tin Types of Western Settlers
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2 Antique Tin Types of Western Settlers. One photograph is of a lovely young lady and the other is two young men in a posed ''tough guys'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Cochiti Miniature Bear Storyteller Doll - Herrera1163 - Cochiti Miniature Bear Storyteller Doll - Herrera
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Cochiti Miniature Bear Storyteller Doll by Johnna Herrera. Mamma bear has two cubs on her knees listening to her stories. This charming figure is craf
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Santa Clara Polychrome Jar - Faustina1164 - Santa Clara Polychrome Jar - Faustina
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Santa Clara Polychrome Jar - Faustina. Small Polychrome jar signed on the bottom, ''Faustina,'' and measures 2'' x 2'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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3 Miniature Pueblo Pottery Pieces1165 - 3 Miniature Pueblo Pottery Pieces
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3 Miniature Pueblo Pottery Pieces. The largest piece is a Santa Clara Jar signed ''Maria C Santa Clara'' on the bottom. It is 4.25&#...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Handpainted Pottery Plaque on Wood - DeGrazia1166 - Handpainted Pottery Plaque on Wood - DeGrazia
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Handpainted Pottery Plaque on Wood - DeGrazia. Charming young girl is surrounded by a large bouquet of flowers. The painting is raised, on a pottery s
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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1884 Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar1167 - 1884 Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar
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1884 Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to richens for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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1890 Morgan Silver Dollar1168 - 1890 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1890 Morgan Silver Dollar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1899 O Morgan Silver Dollar1169 - 1899 O Morgan Silver Dollar
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1899 O Morgan Silver Dollar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1921 Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar1170 - 1921 Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar
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1921 Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1899 O Morgan Silver Dollar1171 - 1899 O Morgan Silver Dollar
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1899 O Morgan Silver Dollar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1882 O Morgan Silver Dollar1172 - 1882 O Morgan Silver Dollar
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1882 O Morgan Silver Dollar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1900 Morgan Silver Dollar AU1173 - 1900 Morgan Silver Dollar AU
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1900 Morgan Silver Dollar AU
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1886 Morgan Silver Dollar1174 - 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1886 Morgan Silver Dollar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar1175 - 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar
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1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1884 Morgan Silver Dollar1176 - 1884 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1884 Morgan Silver Dollar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Native American Collectibles1177 - Native American Collectibles
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Native American Collectibles, #1 Sweet Grass Basket 3''H x 6.25''L x 5''W #2 Chimayo Rug 28''L x 12''W, Tas...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Mata Ortiz Snake Bowl1178 - Vintage Mata Ortiz Snake Bowl
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Vintage Mata Ortiz Snake Bowl, polychrome (terra cotta--black--sienna), has been repaired on side (4'' x 4'')
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Cherokee/Seminole/Cree Original Picture- Barnoskie1179 - Cherokee/Seminole/Cree Original Picture- Barnoskie
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Cherokee/Seminole/Cree Original Painting - Chebon L. Barnoskie, measures 28''H x 22''W, hues of blues and whites, signed in lower le...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Tribal Woven Two-Tone Basket Tray1180 - Tribal Woven Two-Tone Basket Tray
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Tribal Woven Two-Tone Basket Tray. Tightly woven coil shallow basket tray with mirror designs woven in dark brown. Measures 1.5''H x 13.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Collection 6 Brass and Lead Weights 2 oz - 2K1181 - Collection 6 Brass and Lead Weights 2 oz - 2K
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Collection 6 Brass and Lead Weights 2 oz - 2K. This group includes a 2K Lead weight which is 4.25''H x 2.75''W, a 300 g brass weight...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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2 Mata Ortiz Jars - Sofia Tena, Miguel Lopez1182 - 2 Mata Ortiz Jars - Sofia Tena, Miguel Lopez
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2 Mata Ortiz Jars - Sofia Tena, Miguel Lopez. The larger jar in this lot is signed on the bottom, ''Sofia De Tena'' and measures 5.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Signed Lmtd Ed Framed Print - Hermon Adams1183 - Signed Lmtd Ed Framed Print - Hermon Adams
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Signed Lmtd Ed Framed Print - Hermon Adams. This painting of a proud brave on horseback with two wolf companions is titled, ''Three Wolves&#...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1922,23,30 Smithsonian Annual Report, 2 BAE Report1184 - 1922,23,30 Smithsonian Annual Report, 2 BAE Report
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1922,23,30 Smithsonian Annual Report, 2 BAE Reports. This lot includes 3 Smithsonian Annual Reports from the years 1922, 1923, and 1930 as well as a 1
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to sberm102 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Navajo Carved Pottery Jar - Terry Smith1185 - Navajo Carved Pottery Jar - Terry Smith
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Navajo Carved Pottery Jar - Terry Smith. A carved and textured deep red color jar with turquoise and black color accents. It is signed on the bottom.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Navajo Piggyback Kachina Dolls - Benally1186 - 2 Navajo Piggyback Kachina Dolls - Benally
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2 Navajo Piggyback Kachina Dolls - Benally. The dark doll is titled, ''Badger'' and is signed ''Benally'' on the bot...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Oil Painting Hopi Kachina Doll - Judy Savarese1187 - Oil Painting Hopi Kachina Doll - Judy Savarese
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Oil Painting Hopi Kachina Doll - Judy Savarese. Bold and bright painting of a traditional Hopi kachina figure, on stretched gallery wrap canvas measur
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Vintage Iberian Wood and Brass Stirrup1188 - Vintage Iberian Wood and Brass Stirrup
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Vintage Iberian Wood and Brass Stirrup. Traditional Portugese older stirrup of dense wood with brass plate toe cover and brass hanger and screws. Meas
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Acoma Greenware Pottery Statue Indian Brave, Bears1189 - Acoma Greenware Pottery Statue Indian Brave, Bears
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Acoma Greenware Pottery Statue Indian Brave, Bears. Very detailed sculpture of an Indian brave with a bearskin cape and two bear companions at his fee
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Heishi Turquoise Four Strand Necklace1189A - Navajo Heishi Turquoise Four Strand Necklace
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Navajo Heishi Turquoise Four Strand Necklace. 32'' Length. Stones measure .25''W. Lovely to wear alone or layer with varied styles.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Hopi Cradle Kachina - Vincent Seckletstewa1190 - Hopi Cradle Kachina - Vincent Seckletstewa
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Hopi Cradle Kachina - Vincent Seckletstewa. This Kachina cradle doll was handcarved from cottonwood root and signed by Hopi Native American Vincent Se
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Vintage Tohono O'ohdam Woven Basket1191 - Vintage Tohono O'ohdam Woven Basket
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Vintage Tohono O'ohdam Woven Basket. Tan coil weave shallow basket with dark brown pattern woven in. Measures 1.5''H x 8.25''W.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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1940s Vintage Hopi Bowl1192 - 1940s Vintage Hopi Bowl
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1940s Vintage Hopi Bowl. Beautiful vintage bowl with design in bowl. There is a 1'' semi-circle repair on the rim. It measures 1.75''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to rheitzman for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Navajo Signed Print - Michelle Tsosie Naranjo1193 - Navajo Signed Print - Michelle Tsosie Naranjo
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Navajo Signed Print - Michelle Tsosie Naranjo. This is print no. 7/50 signed by Michelle Tsosie Naranjo. We believe this is the artist now known as Mi
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to redtail_ga.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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