Desert West Auction June 20th & 21st

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationP.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35, Mimbres, New Mexico, 88049, United States In Person Preview

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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 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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 (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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 (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 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) = 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 (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 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 (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 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) = 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) = 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 (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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 (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 20.00
 
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1903 Morgan Silver Dollar3184 - 1903 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1903 Morgan Silver Dollar, in our opinion AU
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1886 Morgan Silver Dollar3185 - 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1886 Morgan Silver Dollar, in our opinion AU Grade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Historic Native American Acoma Butterfly Bowl3185A - Historic Native American Acoma Butterfly Bowl
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Historic Native American Acoma Butterfly Bowl. With its red on buff rim, this piece measures 4''H x 7.5''W. There is no glue or rest...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Native American Acoma Polychrome Jar by Joyce Leno3186 - Native American Acoma Polychrome Jar by Joyce Leno
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Sweet Native American Acoma Polychrome Jar by Joyce Leno, measures 3''H x 3.5'', signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1984 Silver Olympiad Dollar Proof3187 - 1984 Silver Olympiad Dollar Proof
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1984 Silver Olympiad Dollar Proof in Presentation Case
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Lizard Olla by D. Gonzalez3188 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Lizard Olla by D. Gonzalez
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Phenomenal Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Lizard Olla by Daniel Gonzalez, textured areas, bird embellishments, signed on bottom by artist, measures 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to be3070 for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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18Kt Gold and Ruby Ring, Size 6.25, 5.2g3188A - 18Kt Gold and Ruby Ring, Size 6.25, 5.2g
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18Kt Gold and Ruby Ring, Size 6.25, features 5 channel set rubies, 5.2g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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2 V Nickels and 1 Barber Quarter3189 - 2 V Nickels and 1 Barber Quarter
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2 V Nickels: 1905 (in our opinion AU Grade) and 1908 (in our opinion G Grade) and 1 Barber Quarter 1911D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 9.53190 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 9.5
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Stunning Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling China Mountain Turquoise Ring, Size 9.5, measures 1.5''L x 7/8''W, silver rope and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Watch Bracelet3190A - Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Watch Bracelet
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Fabulous Native American Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Watch Bracelet by Jerry and Wilma Begay, hallmarked JW, inside measures 7 1/8'' wh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Historic Isleta Polychrome Jar3190B - Historic Isleta Polychrome Jar
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Historic Isleta Polychrome Jar. This treasure, with its red and black designs measures approx. 3.5'' x 4''.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Large Peach Coral Bead Earrings3191 - Large Peach Coral Bead Earrings
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Large Peach Coral Bead Earrings, measure 2''L, coral barrel bead measures .75''H x 5/8''W, 20.1g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Seed Jar by Sanbe3192 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Seed Jar by Sanbe
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Seed Jar by Sanbe, measures 7'' x 5'', signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to sivee for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Guatemalan Mayan Face Mask with Quetzal Snake3193 - Guatemalan Mayan Face Mask with Quetzal Snake
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Carved Wood Guatemalan Mayan Face Mask with Quetzal Snake, measures 10''L x 7''W x 5''Deep
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to jerryp520 for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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3 Wheat Pennies, 1926S, 1914S, and 1913S3194 - 3 Wheat Pennies, 1926S, 1914S, and 1913S
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3 Wheat Pennies, 1926S (in our opinion AU Grade), 1914S (in our opinion VG Grade), and 1913S (in our opinion G Grade)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1881O Morgan Silver Dollar3195 - 1881O Morgan Silver Dollar
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1881O Morgan Silver Dollar, in our opinion an AU grade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Multi-Bead Necklace, Tommy Singer3196 - Navajo Sterling Multi-Bead Necklace, Tommy Singer
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Phenomenal Native American Navajo Sterling Multi-Bead Necklace by Tommy Singer, includes sterling silver beads, sterling barrel beads with brass embel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to klaykrazy for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Zuni Miniature Deer Pottery Bowl by E H Kalestewa3196A - Zuni Miniature Deer Pottery Bowl by E H Kalestewa
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Native American Zuni Miniature Deer Pottery Bowl by Erma Homer Kalestewa, measures 1''H x 1.25''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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14Kt Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Heart Earrings3196B - 14Kt Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Heart Earrings
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From the Posey Estate, we have a pair of Gorgeous 14Kt Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Heart Earrings, stunning pair with diamond accents, measur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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1950 Navajo Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 6.53196C - 1950 Navajo Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 6.5
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From the Posey Estate, we have a 1950's Native American Navajo Silver Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 6.5, flower design, measures 1''L, 9.14...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Ana Villa3197 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Ana Villa
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Ana Villa, marbleized clay, measures 7''H x 6''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original Landscape by Texas Artist Thelma Hoggett3198 - Original Landscape by Texas Artist Thelma Hoggett
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1988 Original Landscape by Mission, Texas Artist Thelma Hoggett, measures 34''L x 22''W, signed on back by artist, very small hole a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 55.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Rug Mother Earth and Father Sky3199 - Navajo Rug Mother Earth and Father Sky
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Exquisite Native American Navajo Rug Mother Earth and Father Sky, 4 cornered tassels intact, measures 31'' x 36'', in my opinion a t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jmoss1 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Santa Clara Black Burnished Bowl by C. Naranjo3199A - Santa Clara Black Burnished Bowl by C. Naranjo
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Native American Santa Clara Black Burnished Bowl by Celestina Naranjo, unusual shape, measures 1.5'' x 3.5'', signed on bottom by ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Northwest Coast Inuit Hand Carved Wood Canoe3200 - Northwest Coast Inuit Hand Carved Wood Canoe
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Native American Northwest Coast Inuit Hand Carved Wood Canoe with Shell Inlay, measures 6.25''L x 1.5''W, carved details on sides of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Native American Navajo Pottery Bowl and Jar3201 - Native American Navajo Pottery Bowl and Jar
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Native American Navajo Pottery Bowl and Jar, largest measures 4''H x 4''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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