Desert West Auction July 28th & 29th, 2012

Auction Details

Native American Jewelry, Pottery, Kachinas, Navajo Rugs, & Art. Estate Jewelry, Antiques & Collectibles. Cowboy & Mexican Memorabelia.
Nice Collection of Prehistoric Mimbres Pottery.
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Vintage Ornawood Horse Rack2068Vintage Ornawood Horse Rack
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Vintage Ornawood Horse Rack, nice for small towels or ties, has the heads of 3 white horses looking over a fence post, gold and red paper label on bac
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Mexican Folk Art Carved Wooden Parrots Sculpture2069Mexican Folk Art Carved Wooden Parrots Sculpture
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Mexican Folk Art Carved Wooden Parrots Sculpture, carved from one piece of wood, very bright and colorful, some cracking in wood, measures approx. 4.2
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Native American Style Ceramics2069ANative American Style Ceramics
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Native American Style Glazed Ceramics, #1 Kachina Salt and Pepper Shakers, brightly painted, one missing cork on bottom, both have ''Big Roc...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Sioux Parfleche Design Vest2070Sioux Parfleche Design Vest
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Native American Sioux Parfleche Design Vest, fringed and tan in color, circular geometric design on front in hues of red, white, black, and yellow, le
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Black on Black Mata Ortiz by Maria Olivas2071Black on Black Mata Ortiz by Maria Olivas
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Black on Black Mata Ortiz by Maria Olivas, this beautiful pot combines texture with highly burnished areas, 3 fish medallions encirle the center of ja
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to waterman215 for 60.00
Original Acrylic by Kills Thunder2072Original Acrylic by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''My Eagle Spirit'' by Kills Thunder, not your traditional Kills Thunder Acrylic, this piece is much more subdued, ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Steatite Stone Phallic Pipe2073Steatite Stone Phallic Pipe
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Steatite Stone Phallic Pipe, age and origin unknown, great addition to your collection, measures approx. 2'' x 1'' x 6''
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
Fringed Leather Jacket2073AFringed Leather Jacket
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Fringed Leather Jacket, round leather buttons, 2 fringed pockets, size S
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Stone Arrowheads, Arrow Straightener,Gaming Pieces2074Stone Arrowheads, Arrow Straightener,Gaming Pieces
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Stone Arrowheads, Arrow Straightener, Mimbres Gaming Pieces, age and origin unknown, #1 Two Mimbres pottery gaming pieces, #2 large black stone arrowh
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Vintage Iroquois Doeskin Beaded Bag2075Vintage Iroquois Doeskin Beaded Bag
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Vintage Native American Iroquois Doeskin Beaded Bag, green, lilac, baby blue, black, and yellow floral beadwork, fringed, plus Sioux beaded watch fob,
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to OCAPHONEBIDS for 72.00
Collection of Knife Sharpeners and Whetstones2075ACollection of Knife Sharpeners and Whetstones
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Collection of 5 Knife Sharpeners and 5 Whetstones, names include: 3-King Deluxe Stones, 2 Garrett Wade Co., 1 Garrett Wade Ceramic Sticks, 1 Bone Han
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to gbench1 for 42.00
Original Oil by Crystal(Foreman-Brown)Peterson2076Original Oil by Crystal(Foreman-Brown)Peterson
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Original Oil by Crystal(Foreman-Brown)Peterson, framed and very large, one of her earlier works, painting depicts two cowboys watching over their herd
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
''Navajo Creation'' Sand Painting by Annie B. Tsosie2077''Navajo Creation'' Sand Painting by Annie B. Tsosie
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Native American ''Navajo Creation'' Sand Painting by Annie B. Tsosie, penciled on the back reads: ''From the Great Central ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Navajo Ganado Rug - Jane Curley2077ANavajo Ganado Rug - Jane Curley
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Navajo Native American Ganado Rug - Jane Curley. Geometric Ganado weaving in crimson red, gray, white and black. Fine weaving by Jane Curley. Measures
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Mata Ortiz by Tito Enriquez2078Mata Ortiz by Tito Enriquez
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Mata Ortiz by Tito Enriquez, stylized feathers encircle neck of jar and fine line eye dazzler designs blankets the remaining pot, very detailed and in
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Canadian Wilderness Horse Statue2079Canadian Wilderness Horse Statue
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Canadian Wilderness Horse Statue, beautiful sculpture/statue on a wood base of a solid black horse rearing up on its hind legs, Plaqued on the front
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Antique Fishing Creel2080Antique Fishing Creel
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Antique Fishing Creel, part of leather strap is missing, and some damage to the basketweave on the lid, hinges are leather ties, measures approx. 7&...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Collection of Pocket Knives2080ACollection of Pocket Knives
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Collection of 10 Pocket Knives, names include: #1 Swiss Army Matterhorn, #2 marked Stainless Pakistan, some corrosion on handle, #3 Varel (USA) Key C
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to OCAPHONEBIDS for 60.00
Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug - Jean Redhouse2080BNavajo Two Grey Hills Rug - Jean Redhouse
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Navajo Native American Two Grey Hills Rug - Jean Redhouse. Small home spun natural color wool weaving by Jean Redhouse. Measures 14''x20.5&#...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Pre-Columbian Bowl & Throws2081Pre-Columbian Bowl & Throws
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Pre-Columbian Bowl & Throws, large fabulous collection, 40 plus, largest measures approx. 6''H x 3.75''L x 2''W
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Sioux Shield by Wounded Swallow2082Sioux Shield by Wounded Swallow
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Native American Sioux Shield by Wounded Swallow, penciled in on the back reads: ''The sheild (shield) is a reproduction of a old tipee pain...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to badgercreek for 36.00
Vintage Shell Fish Hooks2083Vintage Shell Fish Hooks
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Vintage Shell Fish Hooks, top of dark brown hook is broken, 6 circular bullseye carvings on each hook, measures approx. 7'' x 4''
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Navajo Double-sided Twill Weave Saddle Blanket2083ANavajo Double-sided Twill Weave Saddle Blanket
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Navajo Native American Double-Sided Twill Weave Saddle Blanket. Beautiful, intricate weaving traditional saddle blanket design. Clean (never used on h
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Mata Ortiz Pottery by Jose' Villa Ortiz2084Mata Ortiz Pottery by Jose' Villa Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Pottery by Jose Villa Ortiz, very unique piece base coat of pot is spatter painted in a steel blue paint over a cream colored pot, very int
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Vintage Chippewa Beaded Moccasins2084AVintage Chippewa Beaded Moccasins
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Vintage Native American Chippewa Beaded Moccasins, very fragile, leather is very stiff, beautifully beaded in red, white, green, and blue, missing fur
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to OCAPHONEBIDS for 54.00
New Mexican Spanish Colonial Style Wooden Cross2085New Mexican Spanish Colonial Style Wooden Cross
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New Mexican Spanish Colonial Style Wooden Cross, ornately carved, measures approx. 15''L x 10''W
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to OCAPHONEBIDS for 30.00
Navajo Koshare Clown Kachinas by Billy2086Navajo Koshare Clown Kachinas by Billy
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Native American Navajo Koshare Clown Kachinas by Billy, each kachina is an adult carrying 2 babies on back, 1 baby on each is missing a horn, bright b
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Ironwood Indian Sculpture2087Ironwood Indian Sculpture
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Ironwood Indian Sculpture, intricate carving and details, measures approx. 10''H x 4''W
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Collection of Key Ring Knives2087ACollection of Key Ring Knives
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Collection of Key Ring Knives, 5 Pistol Knives marked Stainless Pakistan, 10 Metallic Handled Key Ring Knives marked Stainless Pakistan, longest measu
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Navajo Eagle Kachina by F. Charley2088Navajo Eagle Kachina by F. Charley
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Native American Navajo Eagle Kachina by F. Charley, signed and numbered (125107) Navajo on bottom, beautiful fanned out feathers, kachina is wearing a
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Original Oil by Kenneth '542089Original Oil by Kenneth '54
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Original Oil by Kenneth '54, framed in ornate frame which has crack and is missing small piece in upper left hand corner, painting depicts a Nat...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Original Acrylic by Kills Thunder2090Original Acrylic by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''Canyon de Chelly'' by Kills Thunder, stylized geometric horses in vibrant hues of blues and greens are the focal ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to dogbotz for 330.00
Bukhara Afghanistan Oriental Rug2090BBukhara Afghanistan Oriental Rug
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Bukhara Afghanistan Oriental Rug. Hand woven fine rug - not new, but in very good condition; binding is loose for about 2'' on one side. Mea...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Horn Tankard With Staghorn Handle2091Horn Tankard With Staghorn Handle
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Horn Tankard With Staghorn Handle, has intricately carved eagle sitting on a tree branch, truly a unique piece, measures approx. 6.5''L x 7&...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
1940's Wooden German Band Figures20921940's Wooden German Band Figures
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1940's Wooden German Band Figures, includes the following players: Accordian, Fiddle, Harmonica, Lute, and two flower girls, some paint loss an...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
1882 Hardback Book, ''Our Wild Indians''-R. I. Dodge2092A1882 Hardback Book, ''Our Wild Indians''-R. I. Dodge
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1882 Hardback Book, ''Our Wild Indians''-R. I. Dodge. First edition book by Colonel Richard Irving Dodge, Aid-De-Camp to General Wil...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to corralestr.. for 36.00
1940's Carnival Chalk Rabbit20931940's Carnival Chalk Rabbit
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1940's Carnival Chalk Rabbit, some paint loss however in good condition for age, measures approx. 6 7/8''H x 3''W x 6 1/8'&#...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Plains Indian Dolls2093APlains Indian Dolls
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Plains Indian Dolls, #1 is a straw baby rattle, #2 is a black cloth doll holding a wooden club, has mouth and covered, #3 is leather doll, is faceless
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Silverplated Plate and Electroplated Ice Bucket2094Silverplated Plate and Electroplated Ice Bucket
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Silverplated Plate and Electroplated Ice Bucket, plate is marked with the hallmark of Knickerbocker Silver Co. founded c. 1900 Port Jervis, NY USA, it
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Paper Mache War Horse Head w/ Gen. Custer Eyes2095Paper Mache War Horse Head w/ Gen. Custer Eyes
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Paper Mache War Horse Head w/ General Custer Eyes, vibrantly painted in traditional Native American War Pony style, feathers, silver beads, rings, and
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to nanette for 180.00
Black on Black Mata Ortiz by Lucie Soto2096Black on Black Mata Ortiz by Lucie Soto
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Black on Black Mata Ortiz by Lucie Soto, highly burnished, stylized feather designs comprise most of this jar, there is a school of fish encircling th
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to waterman215 for 36.00
Boot Knives and Leather Sheaths2096ABoot Knives and Leather Sheaths
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6 Boot Knives and Leather Sheaths, Stainless Steel Blades, plastic handles, made in Pakistan, 5 in original boxes, Knife measures approx. 7''...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Original Acrylic by Kills Thunder2097Original Acrylic by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic ''Green-Eyed Cat'' by Kills Thunder, dark blue background, vivid bright yellow orange jaguar, with her signature ab...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Mexican Shadowbox Style Wooden & Glass Cross2097AMexican Shadowbox Style Wooden & Glass Cross
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Mexican Shadowbox Style Wooden & Stained Glass Design Cross, interesting design, items in each compartment of cross include dried flowers, Hand ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Antique Lock2098Antique Lock
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Antique Lock, measures approx. 5.5''H x 3.75''W
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Late 1800s Waterbury Co. Clock2098ALate 1800s Waterbury Co. Clock
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Late 1800s Waterbury Co. Clock. Made in Waterbury Conn. It has the original hands and weights, but the key is missing. the face has been painted and t
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Navajo Hand Spun Natural, Vegetal Dye Rug2098BNavajo Hand Spun Natural, Vegetal Dye Rug
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Navajo Native American Hand Spun Natural, Vegetal Dye Rug. Rich golden brown, dark brown , red, cream and black colors from natural wool and vegetal d
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
Antique Lock and Skeleton Key2099Antique Lock and Skeleton Key
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Antique Lock and Skeleton Key, measures approx. 5.5'' x 6.5''
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
1930s Western Ladies Suede Gaucho Skirt, Vest2099A1930s Western Ladies Suede Gaucho Skirt, Vest
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1930s Western Ladies Suede Gaucho Skirt, Vest. Kick up your heels in this nostalgic riding outfit. Fine quality tan suede with long fringe. The skirt
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Prehistoric Mimbres Geometric Helmet Bowl2100Prehistoric Mimbres Geometric Helmet Bowl
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Prehistoric Classic Mimbres Geometric Triangle Helmet Bowl. Broken and glued with restoration in the missing areas, as estimated only 10% restoractio
Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00