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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Navajo Silver Red Shell Earrings, Lorencita Garcia3220 - Navajo Silver Red Shell Earrings, Lorencita Garcia
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Gorgeous Native American Navajo Silver Red Shell Earrings by Lorencita Garcia, hallmarked LG and stamped sterling, measure 2''H x .75'&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Santa Clara Black Carved Jar3220A - Santa Clara Black Carved Jar
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Native American Santa Clara Black Carved Jar. Signed on the bottom by the artist ''Barbara Naranjo Martinez, Santa Clara'' This swee...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Pin3221 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Pin
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Pin, stamped sterling, stampwork embellishments, measures 1.5''D, 6.6g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d1949m for 42.00
 
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Litho Three Women by Patrick Swazo Hinds d.19743222 - Litho Three Women by Patrick Swazo Hinds d.1974
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1972 Tesuque Lithograph ''Three Women'' by Patrick Swazo Hinds (1929-1974), measures 30'' x 22.5'' and is mounted on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Rabbit by Fito Tena3223 - Mata Ortiz Pottery Rabbit by Fito Tena
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Sweet Mata Ortiz Pottery Rabbit by Fito Tena, measures 2'' x 3'' x .5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to artkollector for 24.00
 
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2 Pr Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings3224 - 2 Pr Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
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2 Pr Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, largest measures 1.5'' x 1'', 11.15g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Softback Reference Books, Spanish Art Interest3225 - Softback Reference Books, Spanish Art Interest
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Softback Reference Books, Spanish Art Interest, #1 Spanish Textile Tradition of New Mexico and Colorado, Museum of Internation Folk Art, c. 1979 Museu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Antique Iroquois Child's Moccasin with Doll3226 - Antique Iroquois Child's Moccasin with Doll
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Antique Native American Iroquois Child's Moccasin with Doll, doll measures 5''L and moccasin measures 6''L, composition doll wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 42.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Eliza Ortiz3227 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Eliza Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Eliza Ortiz, signed on bottom by artist, measures 7''H x 5.5''D, features stylized feather designs arou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Jemez Pueblo Polychrome Jar by Norma Toya3228 - Jemez Pueblo Polychrome Jar by Norma Toya
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Native American Jemez Pueblo Polychrome Jar by Norma Toya, measures 2.5'' x 3'', signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Vintage Miniature Mexican Carved Wooden Mask3229 - Vintage Miniature Mexican Carved Wooden Mask
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Vintage Miniature Mexican Carved Wooden Mask, measures 5.5''L x 4''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to jerryp520 for 24.00
 
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Fenton Hand Painted Ruffled Candy Dish by Bennett3230 - Fenton Hand Painted Ruffled Candy Dish by Bennett
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Fenton Hand Painted Ruffled Candy Dish by P. Bennett, measures 5''H x 8''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Navajo Pottery Seed Jar by Lorenzo Spencer3231 - Navajo Pottery Seed Jar by Lorenzo Spencer
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Native American Navajo Pottery Seed Jar by Lorenzo Spencer, signed on bottom by artist, measures 2''H x 3''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Collection of Santo Domingo Pottery Jars3231A - Collection of Santo Domingo Pottery Jars
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Collection of Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Jars, #1 is signed F.T. (Frances P. Torivio). #2 Shallow Bowl unsigned. #3 Small Plate signed Or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Red Rock Crossing (Sedona AZ) Pottery Bowl by Boos3232 - Red Rock Crossing (Sedona AZ) Pottery Bowl by Boos
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Red Rock Crossing (Sedona AZ) Pottery Bowl by Eric Boos', measures 3''H x 9''D, ''Eric's studio is located in Presco...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Manassa Turquoise Ring, Size 133233 - Navajo Sterling Manassa Turquoise Ring, Size 13
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Stunning Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Manassa Turquoise Ring, Size 13, measures 1''L x .75''W, 26.58g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to albear79 for 96.00
 
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Navajo Sand Painting by Little River Simpson3233A - Navajo Sand Painting by Little River Simpson
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Native American Navajo Sand Painting ''Navajo Frybread Maker'' by Little River Simpson, measures 16.5'' x 14'', sign...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Luis Ortiz3234 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Luis Ortiz, marbleized clay, signed on bottom of jar by artist, stylized feather designs around flared rim, com
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Pr Plains Indian Beaded Bracelets3235 - Pr Plains Indian Beaded Bracelets
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Pr Native American Plains Indian Beaded Bracelets, largest measures 8''L x 2.5''W, loose beads on ladybug cuff, snap closure on blue...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Pr Santa Clara Black Matte on Burnished Pottery3236 - Pr Santa Clara Black Matte on Burnished Pottery
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Pr Native American Santa Clara Black Matte on Burnished Pottery, largest measures 4''H X 4.5''D, tallest jar has chip out of rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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American Indian Art by Norman Feder, Hardback Book3236A - American Indian Art by Norman Feder, Hardback Book
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American Indian Art by Norman Feder, Hardback Book, c. 1982 Harrison House Abrams, comes in dust jacket
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Navajo Youth High Top Doeskin Moccasins3237 - Navajo Youth High Top Doeskin Moccasins
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Native American Navajo Youth High Top Doeskin Moccasins, measures 9'' end to end x 6''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Hand Beaded Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder3238 - Hand Beaded Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder. With vivid colors this vase stands 10'' tall and is 8'' in diameter at its widest point. Ka...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for 30.00
 
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Hand Beaded Wood Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder3239 - Hand Beaded Wood Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Wood Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 10.5''H x 6''D, beautifully beaded in both warm and cool colors, turquoise an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for 42.00
 
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Hopi Wooden Hanging Kachina3240 - Hopi Wooden Hanging Kachina
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Native American Hopi Wooden Hanging Kachina. This sweet piece Stands 7'' tall is 5'' wide and 2'' deep.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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3 Antique Single Stirrups3241 - 3 Antique Single Stirrups
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3 Antique Single Stirrups, largest measures 7''H x 6.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 24.00
 
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From Frederic Remington, Miniature Bronzes3241A - From Frederic Remington, Miniature Bronzes
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From Frederic Remington, Miniature Bronzes, largest measures 3.5'' x 1'' x 1'', #1 Conjuring Back the Buffalo and #2 Lieuten...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Pr Jemez Corn Maiden Pottery Storyteller Dolls3242 - Pr Jemez Corn Maiden Pottery Storyteller Dolls
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Pr Lovely Native American Jemez Corn Maiden Pottery Storyteller Dolls by Cindy Fragua, largest measures 2.5''H, both are signed on bottom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Moon Rabbit Jar, Paty Ortiz3243 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Moon Rabbit Jar, Paty Ortiz
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Gorgeous Mata Ortiz Polychrome Rabbit, Lizard, and Parrot Jar by Paty Ortiz, measures 9''H x 8''D, sgraffito signature on bottom by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
 
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NM Artisan Crafted Beaded Necklace by J. Tripp3243A - NM Artisan Crafted Beaded Necklace by J. Tripp
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NM Artisan Crafted Beaded Necklace by J. Tripp, measures 36'' end to end, features beautiful hand crafted beads, great one of kind piece
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Collection of Horse Bits3244 - Collection of Horse Bits
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Collection of Horse Bits, includes Sliester-Bit, Trammell, Camarillo, longest measures 10''L x 6''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 24.00
 
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1950 Skookum Indian Doll with Paper Shoes3245 - 1950 Skookum Indian Doll with Paper Shoes
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1950's Skookum Indian Doll with Paper Shoes, 7''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 24.00
 
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Navajo Happy Face Beaded Baby Doeskin Moccasins3246 - Navajo Happy Face Beaded Baby Doeskin Moccasins
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Native American Navajo Happy Face Beaded Baby Doeskin Moccasins, measure 4''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 24.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Incised Rain Cloud Pottery Jar3247 - Vintage Navajo Incised Rain Cloud Pottery Jar
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Fantastic Vintage Native American Navajo Incised Rain Cloud Pottery Jar, measures 5'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Navajo Folk Art Pottery by Elizabeth Manygoats3248 - Navajo Folk Art Pottery by Elizabeth Manygoats
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Fantastic Native American Navajo Folk Art Pottery of Cowboy Riding Goat by Elizabeth Manygoats, measures 3''L x 4''H x 2''W ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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1950 Zuni Silver Petit Point Turquoise Bracelet3249 - 1950 Zuni Silver Petit Point Turquoise Bracelet
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From the Posey Estate we have a lovely 1950's Bell Trading Post Native American Zuni Silver Petit Point Turquoise Bracelet, Bisbee Blue Turquois...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Hand Beaded & Painted Wood Box by Kills Thunder3250 - Hand Beaded & Painted Wood Box by Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded & Painted Wood Box by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 5.5''L x 4.75''W x 2.5''H, beautifully beaded in both wa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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1940-1950 Mexican Textile Rug3251 - 1940-1950 Mexican Textile Rug
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1940-1950 Mexican Textile Rug, measures 26'' x 52'', beautiful colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to rjfinter for 720.00
 
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Native American Plains Indian Beaded Barrette3252 - Native American Plains Indian Beaded Barrette
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Native American Plains Indian Beaded Barrette, suede backing, measures 5.5''L x 4''W, beautifully beaded in turquoise, yellow, white...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Chimayo Fringed Textile3253 - Chimayo Fringed Textile
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Chimayo Fringed Textile, measures 14'' x 18'' including fringe, like new condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Franklin Mint ''The Cheyenne'' Official Issue Bronze3254 - Franklin Mint ''The Cheyenne'' Official Issue Bronze
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Fantastic 1988 Franklin Mint ''The Cheyenne'' Official Issue of The Frederic Remington Art Museum Bronze, measures 6'' x 7&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
 
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1940 Maricopa Pottery Double Handled Vase3255 - 1940 Maricopa Pottery Double Handled Vase
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1940's Native American Maricopa Pottery Double Handled Vase, measures 4''H x 3.5''W, small chip on rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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First American Art Softback Reference Book3256 - First American Art Softback Reference Book
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First American Art: The Charles and Valerie Diker Collection of American Indian Art, edited by Bruce Bernstein and Gerald McMaster, University of Wash
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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2 Jemez Pottery Jars and 1 Jemez Pottery Owl3256A - 2 Jemez Pottery Jars and 1 Jemez Pottery Owl
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2 Native American Jemez Pottery Jars and 1 Jemez Pottery Owl, owl measures 4''H, both seed jars are by B. Tosa and signed on the bottom by a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Antique Hand Carved Wooden Corn Husking Peg3257 - Antique Hand Carved Wooden Corn Husking Peg
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Antique Hand Carved Wooden Corn Husking Peg, c. 1920's, measures 5.5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Jemez Pottery Storyteller Doll by Tim Tosa3257A - Jemez Pottery Storyteller Doll by Tim Tosa
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Native American Jemez Pottery Storyteller Doll by Tim Tosa, measures 4.25''H, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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1950 Navajo Silver Turquoise Squash Necklace, 234g3258 - 1950 Navajo Silver Turquoise Squash Necklace, 234g
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From the Posey Estate, we have a Phenomenal 1950's Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Red Mountain Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace, measur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by B. Villa3259 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by B. Villa
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Briana Villa, measures 7.25''H x 5''D, features Paquime' inspired designs, signed on bott...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Onondaga Pottery Co. Southern Pacific Lines Plate3259A - Onondaga Pottery Co. Southern Pacific Lines Plate
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Onondaga Pottery Co. Southern Pacific Lines Plate, measures 5.5''D, Prairie-Mountain Wildflowers made by Syracuse China Econo-Rim, 11EE
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Hand Beaded Wood Purse by Kathy Kills Thunder3260 - Hand Beaded Wood Purse by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Wood Purse by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 6''W x 5.5''H x 4.75''Deep, beautifully beaded in both cool and warm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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