Desert West Auction-Mar 30 & 31-Apr 01, 2012

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Major Benton Estate Auction, Friday March 30th. On line auction sale time: 1pm MDT. Featuring original Art by Major Benton, Frederick Merkin, Lois Duffy, at Desert West Auction Large Red Barn. Off Line starting at 10am on site at Major Benton’s Home featuring Quality Furniture, Tools, Pots, Pans, Mico-wave, Computers. Saturday, March 31, 2012, Native American Jewelry Auction. Featuring Bracelets, Necklaces, Rings, Pins & Concho Belts. Estate Jewelry and Featured Jewerly from Bijou Galler, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Sunday April 01st, Native American Jewelry, Prehistoric Pottery, Antique Swords, Kachinas, Pottery and Art.
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Acoma Pottery Storyteller - Ethel2086 - Acoma Pottery Storyteller - Ethel
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Native American Acoma Pottery Storyteller - Ethel. Cute little storyteller mama with three babies. Signed on the bottom, ''Ethel N.M.'&#...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to tjc for 29.50
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Double Spout Pottery Jar2087 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Double Spout Pottery Jar
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Double Spout Pottery Jar. Very nice traditional Mata Ortiz pottery jar with two openings (spouts). Black and red on tan feather
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Apache Crown Dancer Kachina - Signed Hansen Kirmey2088 - Apache Crown Dancer Kachina - Signed Hansen Kirmey
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1984 Native American Apache Crown Dancer Kachina - Signed Hansen Kirmey. A Navajo Apache puberty dancer. Signed on the bottom, ''11/84 Apac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to jessepinkman for 29.50
 
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Navajo Hoop Dancer Kachina2089 - Navajo Hoop Dancer Kachina
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Native American Navajo Hoop Dancer Kachina. Large carving with a big, big nose! Beautiful feather trim on the long headress. Painted fabric loin cloth
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to jessepinkman for 29.50
 
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Navajo Prayer Eagle Dancer Kachina - Vandever2090 - Navajo Prayer Eagle Dancer Kachina - Vandever
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Native American Navajo Prayer Eagle Dancer Kachina - Vandever. An exquisite eagle kachina that really looks like an eagle. Leather dance skirt with pa
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Navajo Horsehair Pottery Jar2091 - Navajo Horsehair Pottery Jar
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Native American Navajo Horsehair Pottery Jar. Nice reddish brown jar with black horsehair created design. Signed on the bottom, ''BB Nav'...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Navajo Necklaces Turquoise Shell Heishi Coral Jet2092 - Navajo Necklaces Turquoise Shell Heishi Coral Jet
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Native American Navajo Necklaces Turquoise Shell Heishi Coral Jet. Fourteen necklaces. The longest necklace is the lapis nugget one at 35'' ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jar2093 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jar
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jar. Very nice black and red on tan jar measures 9''Hx5''D.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Large Black Lizard Jar - Sandoval2094 - Mata Ortiz Large Black Lizard Jar - Sandoval
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Mata Ortiz Large Black Lizard Jar - Sandoval. Black jar has fine lines all over the pottery with two lizards going around the pot, done in texture (sm
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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1984 Navajo Eagle Dancer Kachina - Frannie Ashley2095 - 1984 Navajo Eagle Dancer Kachina - Frannie Ashley
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1984 Native American Navajo Eagle Dancer Kachina - Frannie Ashley. Nice kachina in good condition. Lots of feather decoration and painted fabric dance
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Original Oil Painting - ''Taos Valley'' - Gary Gist2096 - Original Oil Painting - ''Taos Valley'' - Gary Gist
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Original Oil Painting - ''Taos Valley'' - Gary Gist. Peaceful rural scene of boy on horseback talking to the girls across the creek....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Early 1900s Iroquoise Beaded Wall Hanging Frame2097 - Early 1900s Iroquoise Beaded Wall Hanging Frame
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Early 1900s Native American Iroquoise Beaded Wall Hanging Frame. Double opening for photos, etc. There is a fabric pocket on the back for slipping in
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Early 1900s Iroquois Beaded Star Whimsy Cushion2098 - Early 1900s Iroquois Beaded Star Whimsy Cushion
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Early 1900s Iroquois Beaded Star Whimsy Cushion. Thick star shape whimsy cushion with beaded trim and flower designs. Some age-related wear on the fab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Early 1900s Iroquois Beaded Whimsey Cushion2099 - Early 1900s Iroquois Beaded Whimsey Cushion
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Early 1900s Native American Iroquois Beaded Whimsey Cushion. Vintaqe thick cushion with velveteen fabric and bead work, including a bird on a branch.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Hardback Book ''Opal Bears and Lapis Skies''2100 - Hardback Book ''Opal Bears and Lapis Skies''
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Hardback Book ''Opal Bears and Lapis Skies'' by Lois Sherr Dubin. Large book with fabulous color photographs of Native American mast...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Red & Black Rug2100A - Vintage Mexican Red & Black Rug
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Vintage Mexican Red & Black Rug. Boldly designed red and black wool rug, measuring 57'' wide x 80'' in length. There is some i...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Leather Dresser Valet Box, Leather US Parks Book2101 - Leather Dresser Valet Box, Leather US Parks Book
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Leather Dresser Valet Box, Leather US Parks Book. Two items, a handsome leather box for jewelry, coins, keys, etc. and a leather-bound book titled, ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder, Ready for War2102 - Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder, Ready for War
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Original Acrylic Art by Artist Kills Thunder. ''Ready for War'' is signed and dated 24''H x 18''W. A painted war...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Original Acrylic - Kills Thunder,''The Raven Woman''2103 - Original Acrylic - Kills Thunder,''The Raven Woman''
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Original Acrylic Painting - Kills Thunder, ''The Raven Woman'. The bright colors of the Raven Woman's clothes stand out as does the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ovis40 for 35.40
 
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Original Acrylic-Kills Thunder''Feeling Like a Cat''2104 - Original Acrylic-Kills Thunder''Feeling Like a Cat''
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Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder, ''Feeling Like a Cat''. Half Native American and half wild cat, this warrior stands near his ti...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder,''White Buffalo''2105 - Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder,''White Buffalo''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''White Buffalo Warrior''. This colorfully dressed warrior looks to the sky at the bison c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ovis40 for 47.20
 
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Original Art-Kills Thunder, ''Medicine Woman''2106 - Original Art-Kills Thunder, ''Medicine Woman''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''Medicine Woman''. A Native American woman rises from the pueblo holding her shield to th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder, ''Great Escape''2107 - Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder, ''Great Escape''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''The Great Escape''. A Native American rides a white horse. Painted in the artist's s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ovis40 for 59.00
 
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Original Art-Kills Thunder, ''The Thinking Chief''2108 - Original Art-Kills Thunder, ''The Thinking Chief''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''The Thinking Chief''. Native American chief holds his pipe in one hand and rests his han...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder, ''Eagle Spirit''2109 - Original Acrylic Art-Kills Thunder, ''Eagle Spirit''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''My Eagle Spirit''. To the pueblo in the sky, the eagle flies. Painted in the artist'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Original Art-Kills Thunder ''The Horse from Heaven''2110 - Original Art-Kills Thunder ''The Horse from Heaven''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''The Horse from Heaven''. A white horse from the heavens runs with its colorful mane flyi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Original Kills Thunder ''Return of the War Party''2111 - Original Kills Thunder ''Return of the War Party''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''Return of the War Party''. The Native American mounted war party returns home. Painted i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to carold for 106.20
 
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Original Art-Kills Thunder, ''My Little Baby''2112 - Original Art-Kills Thunder, ''My Little Baby''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''My Little Baby''. The mare looks to her foal as the quail look on. Painted in the artist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Original Painting-Kills Thunder ''Navajo Princess''2113 - Original Painting-Kills Thunder ''Navajo Princess''
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Original Acrylic Painting-Kills Thunder, ''Navajo Princess''. This beautiful Navajo woman is the Princess of the Pueblo. Painted in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Four Turquoise Necklaces-Kills Thunder2114 - Four Turquoise Necklaces-Kills Thunder
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Four Necklaces of stabilized turquoise. 1) Over the head one strand and three strands on the bottom attached at cone. 2) Two strands attached at con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Two Masks, Mexican Ceramic and One Carved Wood2114A - Two Masks, Mexican Ceramic and One Carved Wood
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Two Masks, Mexican Ceramic and One Carved Wood. The Mexican mask is stamped ''MEXICO'' on the inside. Approx 8''LH x 8'...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Oaxacan Arbreja Porcupine2115 - Oaxacan Arbreja Porcupine
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Oaxacan Arbreja Porcupine. Stands approx 4.75'' H x 5.25''L x5'' W. Quills come off for mailing, some are broken. Cute li...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Ceramic Glazed Bowl Rimmed with Flowers and Frogs2115A - Ceramic Glazed Bowl Rimmed with Flowers and Frogs
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Ceramic Glazed Bowl Rimmed with Flowers and Frogs. Approx 6''Diameter x 3.25''H. No markings on bowl. This cute multi-use bowl wo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Large Hand Beaded Bowl-Kills Thunder2116 - Large Hand Beaded Bowl-Kills Thunder
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Large Hand Beaded Bowl-Kills Thunder. Approx 8.5''H x 14'' Diameter. Intricately beaded with bold colored beads and painted on the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Salmon Tile Box-Joe Gibson2117 - Salmon Tile Box-Joe Gibson
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Salmon Tile Box-Joe Gibson Approx 2''Hx 11''L x 7''W. Some small scratches on wood. Lid lifts off for storage.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Carved Wooden Peruvian Head Napkin Rings2118 - Carved Wooden Peruvian Head Napkin Rings
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Carved Wooden Peruvian Head Napkin Rings. Set of 6. Approx. 4.5''H x 1.75'' L. Used and show wear but intact. Interesting faces an...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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1810-99 Mexican Army Elk Bone Handle Sword2119 - 1810-99 Mexican Army Elk Bone Handle Sword
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1810-99 Mexican Army Elk Bone Handle Sword, marked PDL for the sword manufacturer, Paul D. Juneschioss, located in Solingen, Germany. Almost all the
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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1880 French Brass AC Scale Sword2119A - 1880 French Brass AC Scale Sword
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1880 French Brass AC Scale Sword, blade measures approx. 19''L with a 4''Heavy Brass Eagle head Handle.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Antique Mexican Child's Wooden Chair2120 - Antique Mexican Child's Wooden Chair
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Antique Mexican Child's Wooden Chair. Approx 11'' H x 8''L x 7.5''W. Hand fitted except for small nails in seat bench...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Carved Wooden Flower Wall Hanging2120A - Carved Wooden Flower Wall Hanging
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Carved Wooden Flower Wall Hanging. End to end 24''L x 10'' widest part. Some chips can be buffed out and polished or keep the old ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Signed Numbered Desert Print-Kyle2121 - Signed Numbered Desert Print-Kyle
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Signed Numbered Desert Print-Kyle. ''Southwest Abstract'' No. 85/500. Print has slight water damage in top right corner and around...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Geometric Olla - Amalia Mora2122 - Mata Ortiz Geometric Olla - Amalia Mora
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Mata Ortiz Geometric Olla - Amalia Mora, black on tan, stylized feathers and cross designs, measures 6.25H x 10.25D.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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Native American Dance Sashes2123 - Native American Dance Sashes
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Native American Dance Sashes, longest measures 104''L x 4.75''W, 1. Teal and Purple 2. Gray, Tan, Brown, & White 3. Dark and ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Antique 1800s Mexican Wooden Handle Sword2124 - Antique 1800s Mexican Wooden Handle Sword
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Antique 1800s Mexican Wooden Handle Sword, measures approx. 11''Blade and 5.5'' Wooden Handle. Handle has some damage to it. Sword...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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US Navy Mark1 WWII Utility Knife2124A - US Navy Mark1 WWII Utility Knife
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US Navy Mark 1 WWII Utility Knife, issued by the Navy, The Blade is Marked USN Mark 1; reverse side marked Camillus, NY. Dark Blued, (almost black)
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Swiss 1889 Knife Bayonet - Waffenfabrik Neuhausen2124C - Swiss 1889 Knife Bayonet - Waffenfabrik Neuhausen
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Swiss 1889 Knife Bayonet - Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, measures approx. 11.75'' Blade & 4.05'' Wooden Handle. #446990 on hilt. Met...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Burnished Jar2125 - Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Burnished Jar
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Burnished Jar, as found, glued only (not professionally), some small missing pieces, this fabulous pot measures 7...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Child's Cup2126 - Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Child's Cup
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Child's Cup, as found condition, missing handle and 2 chips out of rim, measures 2.25''H x 3''D....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Prehistoric Basketweave Sandal Circa 600 AD2127 - Prehistoric Basketweave Sandal Circa 600 AD
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Prehistoric Basketweave Sandal Circa 600 AD, measures 10.5''L x 6''W. Aquired in accordance with all State and Federal Regulations.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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1930's Northwest Coast Beaded Leather Bag2128 - 1930's Northwest Coast Beaded Leather Bag
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1930's Northwest Coast Beaded Leather Bag, beaded trim and bottom fringe, with braided drawstring, measures approx. 6''L x 6.25''...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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