Desert West Auction June 20th & 21st

Auction Details

Collection of Native American Jewelry from the Posey Estate. We are starting this month with some choice pieces of Navajo jewelry from the 1950's plus several antique pieces. The collection will include Fine Gold and Diamond jewelry and will be sold over the next several auctions.
Included in this auction we are continuing with the collection of Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery. There are also antiques, collectibles, and memorabilia. Native American Kachinas, Navajo Rugs, Art, Jewelry, and Pueblo Pottery.
Pre-Historic, Historic, and Pre-Columbian Pottery.
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, 11 am MDT.
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Javelina Family by Fito Tena3155A - Mata Ortiz Pottery Javelina Family by Fito Tena
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Javelina Family by Fito Tena, largest measures 2.5'' x 3.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Thimble3156 - Navajo Sterling Silver Thimble
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Thimble, measures .75''H x .75''W, stampwork embellishments, stamped sterling, 3.5g in total ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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1880 Eastern Iroquois Beaded Bag3156A - 1880 Eastern Iroquois Beaded Bag
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1880 Native American Eastern Iroquois Beaded Bag, closure is missing, measures 3'' x 2.75'', sweet little pouch, normal wear and tea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Lighter Cover3157 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Lighter Cover
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Lighter Cover, measures 2.75''H x 1''W, stampwork and sterling flower and leaf embellishme...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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1985 San Ildefonso Pottery Bear, Martha Appleleaf3157A - 1985 San Ildefonso Pottery Bear, Martha Appleleaf
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1985 Native American San Ildefonso Pottery Bear, Martha Appleleaf, measures 1.25'' x 2.75'', signed on bottom by artist, Artist Bio:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pin/Pendant by Nakai3158 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pin/Pendant by Nakai
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Fantastic Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pin/Pendant by Nakai, stamped sterling and hallmarked, measures 2'' x 1.5'' and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Native American Tohono O'odham Basket3158A - Native American Tohono O'odham Basket
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Native American Tohono O'odham Basket, measures 5.5'' x 9''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Talavera Canister Set, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Bowl3159 - Talavera Canister Set, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Bowl
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Talavera Canister Set, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Bowl, tallest canister measures 10''H x 5''D, one of the shakers is missing it'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Vintage Zuni Pottery Spotted Owl Family3159A - Vintage Zuni Pottery Spotted Owl Family
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Vintage Native American Zuni Pottery Spotted Owl Family, largest measures 4'' x 4'' x 4'', both the large and small ones hav...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace3160 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace
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Absolutely Stunning Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace, pendant is hallmarked MC (Mary Chavez) and stamped sterling, turquoise
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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Vintage Santa Clara Dog Effigy Bowl3160A - Vintage Santa Clara Dog Effigy Bowl
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Vintage Native American Santa Clara Dog Effigy Bowl, measures 8'' x 10'', has been glued, two of the dogs are missing part of their ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cross Pendant by K Jones3161 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cross Pendant by K Jones
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Magnificent Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cross Pendant by Kenneth Jones, hallmarked with two crossed arrows and the letter J, stamped ste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to mattbn2012 for 132.00
 
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Prehistoric Salado Redware Storage Jar3161A - Prehistoric Salado Redware Storage Jar
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Prehistoric Native American Salado Redware Storage Jar, measures 9'' x 12'', has small hole near rim, some pressure cracks, Acquired...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Squash Necklace & Earrings3162 - Zuni Sterling Silver Squash Necklace & Earrings
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Stunningly Beautiful Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings, measures 24'' end to end and earrings measur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Cheryl Fragua3162A - Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Cheryl Fragua
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Native American Jemez Pottery Storyteller by Cheryl Fragua, measures 5.5'' x 3.5'' x 3.5'', signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Zuni Silver Petit Point Turquoise Pendant Necklace3163 - Zuni Silver Petit Point Turquoise Pendant Necklace
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Native American Zuni Silver Petit Point Turquoise Pendant Necklace, sterling chain measures 22'' end to end and pendant measures 2''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Acoma Traditional Wedding Vase by Rita Malie3163A - Acoma Traditional Wedding Vase by Rita Malie
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Native American Acoma Traditional Polychrome Wedding Vase by Rita Malie, measures 7'' x 5.5'', signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Zuni Silver and Purple Shell Bear Fetish Pendant3164 - Zuni Silver and Purple Shell Bear Fetish Pendant
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Precious Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Purple Shell Bear Fetish Pendant, Zuni Sun Face embellishment on one side and small arrowhe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Carved Ironwood Sea Turtle3164A - Carved Ironwood Sea Turtle
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Carved Ironwood Sea Turtle, measures 9''L x 2.5''H x 5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Three 10Kt Gold Rings, 12.6g3164B - Three 10Kt Gold Rings, 12.6g
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Three 10Kt Gold Rings, 12.6g, Black Hills Gold Size 11, Diamond Look Size 8, and Wedding Band Size 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Zuni Silver Dragonfly Pin/Pendant by E. Edaachi3165 - Zuni Silver Dragonfly Pin/Pendant by E. Edaachi
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Dragonfly Pin/Pendant by Earline Edaachi, engraved initials on back, measures 1'' x 1'', 2.9g i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Huave Tribal Hide and Wood Mask3165A - Vintage Mexican Huave Tribal Hide and Wood Mask
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Vintage Mexican Huave Indian Tribal Hide and Wood Mask, measures 7''L x 5''W, FYI: ''Huave (also spelled Wabe) is a language...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to jerryp520 for 48.00
 
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Pr of Santo Domingo Pottery Bowls3166 - Pr of Santo Domingo Pottery Bowls
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Pr of Santo Domingo Pottery Bowls. They measure 2.5" x 3"W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Laguna Hand Carved Long Hair Kachina by Lucario3166A - Laguna Hand Carved Long Hair Kachina by Lucario
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Laguna Hand Carved Long Hair Kachina by Lucario. Measures 17" x 14". Signed on the bottom by artist.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn German Silver Malachite  Cuff Bracelet3167 - Navajo Old Pawn German Silver Malachite Cuff Bracelet
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Lovely Native American Navajo Old Pawn German Silver Malachite Cuff Bracelet by Larry Tsinnie, hallmarked LT, inside measures 6.75'' which ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Wedding Vase by Celia Cruz3168 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Wedding Vase by Celia Cruz
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Wedding Vase by Celia Cruz, measures 5''H x 5.5''D, features geometric and fish designs, signed by artist on b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Fighting Fish Jar by Elfida de Bugarini3168A - Mata Ortiz Fighting Fish Jar by Elfida de Bugarini
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Stunning Mata Ortiz Cream on Brown Fighting Fish Jar by Elfida de Bugarini, spattered paint background, signed on bottom by artist, measures 8'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Pr Precolumbian Traditional Original Clay Bowls3168B - Pr Precolumbian Traditional Original Clay Bowls
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Pr Precolumbian Traditional Original Clay Bowls. Dated to between 1200 AD to 1400 AD. With their red glazed rims on buff colored clay, the largest of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Red Cowgirl Hat3169 - Red Cowgirl Hat
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Red Cowgirl Hat. Be a true ''Red Hat'' Cowgirl with this sweet hat by Western Express Inc. is a size 7 and has a chin strap and a bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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2 Navajo Prints by Robert Chee3170 - 2 Navajo Prints by Robert Chee
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2 Native American Navajo Prints by Robert Chee, framed and under glass, beautifully matted, visual measures 5.5''H x 8''W, provenanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Buckle on Leather Belt3171 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Buckle on Leather Belt
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Buckle on Leather Belt by Gene Nataan, buckle is stamped sterling and hallmarked N, belt measures 47'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Native American Maricopa Rolling Log Pottery3172 - Native American Maricopa Rolling Log Pottery
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Native American Maricopa Rolling Log Pottery, measures 2''H x 1.75''D, Fabulous piece
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to dream482 for 48.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Stylized Feather Jar, Ortiz3173 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Stylized Feather Jar, Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Stylized Feather Jar by Luis Ortiz, marbleized clay, measures 8''H x 6.5''D, embellished with 2 lizards
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Navajo 2 Handled Pottery Jar3174 - Navajo 2 Handled Pottery Jar
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Native American Navajo 2 Handled Pottery Jar by LG, signed on bottom, chip in rim, tri-legged with one chip in leg, measures 9''H x 10'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Bowl3174A - Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Bowl
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Authentic PreColumbian Pottery Bowl. This wonderful piece is dated between 1200 AD and 1400 AD. It has Red on Buff deaigns and has been glued. It meas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Antique Navajo Silver Mother of Pearl Necklace3175 - Antique Navajo Silver Mother of Pearl Necklace
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From the Posey Estate, we have a Stunning Antique Native American Navajo Silver Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace, pendant measures 3'' x 2&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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Estate 14Kt Gold & Natural Opal Diamond Ring, Sz 63175A - Estate 14Kt Gold & Natural Opal Diamond Ring, Sz 6
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From the Posey Estate, we have a Stunningly Gorgeous 14Kt Gold and Natural Opal Diamond Ring, size 6, 16 diamonds, 9 opals with largest measuring .5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 390.00
 
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Hopi Carved Wooden Kachina3176 - Hopi Carved Wooden Kachina
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Native American Hopi Carved Wooden Kachina. Hand Painted and Adorned with corn husk and feathers, right arm has been glued at elbow, yarn and leather
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Acoma Black on White Eye Dazzler Jar by Victorino3177 - Acoma Black on White Eye Dazzler Jar by Victorino
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Native American Acoma Black on White Eye Dazzler Jar by K. Victorino, measures 4.75''H x 4.75''D, signed on bottom by artist, Artist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sueklap for 36.00
 
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Oregon Coast Native American Butterfly Basket3177A - Oregon Coast Native American Butterfly Basket
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Gorgeous Oregon Coast Native American Butterfly Basket, measures 6''H x 12''D, features multi-colored butterflies
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to be3070 for 84.00
 
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Large Turquoise Red Shell and Brass Bead Necklace3178 - Large Turquoise Red Shell and Brass Bead Necklace
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Phenomenal graduated Turquoise, Red Shell and Brass Bead Necklace, big and bold measuring 34'' end to end with largest bead measuring 1'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
 
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Black Ramos Jar3178A - Prehistoric Casas Grandes Black Ramos Jar
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Black Ramos Jar. This is a heavy walled utilitarian jar that does have a chip on its rim. Beautiful it measures approx. 6&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Seed Jar by Tati Ortiz3179 - Mata Ortiz Black on Black Seed Jar by Tati Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Seed Jar by Tati Ortiz, measures 4.5''H x 5''D, beautiful gun metal finish, eye dazzler designs, signed on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to be3070 for 42.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder3180 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''Turquoise Crush'' This colorful abstract measures 16 x 20. Kathleen Kills Thunde...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Navajo Banded Natural Dye Wool Saddle Blanket3180A - Navajo Banded Natural Dye Wool Saddle Blanket
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Native American Navajo Banded Natural Dye Wool Saddle Blanket. With its tassels intact, this wonderful textile in brown, gray, black and off white mea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Onyx Pendant Necklace, Livingston3181 - Navajo Sterling Onyx Pendant Necklace, Livingston
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From the Posey Estate, we have an Elegant 1950's Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Pendant on Heishi Bead Necklace by Jason Livingston...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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14Kt Gold and Diamond Waterfall Ring, Size 6.253181A - 14Kt Gold and Diamond Waterfall Ring, Size 6.25
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14Kt Gold and Diamond Waterfall Ring, Size 6.25, this piece has approx. 1+ carats in diamonds, has ring guard on to make it a smaller size, measures 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 390.00
 
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Historic 1920-1930 Hopi Plainware Bowl3182 - Historic 1920-1930 Hopi Plainware Bowl
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Wonderful Historic 1920-1930 Hopi Plainware Bowl, measures 6''H x 9''W, heavy walled, handles moulded to bowl, Acquired in accordanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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2 1968 Mexican Olympiad Silver Uncirculated Coins3182A - 2 1968 Mexican Olympiad Silver Uncirculated Coins
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2 1968 Mexican Olympiad Silver Uncirculated 25 Peso Coins
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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1925 Peace Silver Dollar3183 - 1925 Peace Silver Dollar
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1925 Peace Silver Dollar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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