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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Navajo Saddle Blanket2162 - Navajo Saddle Blanket
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Native American Navajo Saddle Blanket. Measures 30.25''x30.25''. Nice condition.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Beaver State Pendleton Childs Shawl Blanket2163 - Beaver State Pendleton Childs Shawl Blanket
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Beaver State Pendleton Childs Shawl Blanket. Measures 40.75''Lx28.5''W with a 8'' fringe. Has some pink stain on one side an...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Textile2164 - Vintage Mexican Textile
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Vintage Mexican Textile. Embroidered designs on black fabric. Measures 18.5''Wx43''L without fringe. Minor spots on some of the fabr...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Navajo Pair of Dance Shawls2164A - Navajo Pair of Dance Shawls
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Native American Navajo Pair of Dance Shawls. The cream color shawl with purple trim is the largest and measures 59.75''Wx 67.25''L w...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to luckybuck5.. for 29.50
 
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Collection 14 Trilobites2165 - Collection 14 Trilobites
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Collection 14 Trilobites. Also includes an explanatory card for each one. Each is approx. 1.5''Lx0.75''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Collections of Small Kachinas2166 - Collections of Small Kachinas
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Native American Collection of Small Kachinas. Includes: 2 Hopi flat board Kachina dolls, the turquoise one is missing its right ear and both are 7&#...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Acoma Hand Painted Wedding Vase  - Antonio2167 - Acoma Hand Painted Wedding Vase - Antonio
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Native American Acoma Hand Painted Wedding Vase by artist Deidra Antonio. Brown and black on white design painted on greenware pottery. Signed on the
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Prehistoric Stone Arrowheads2168 - Prehistoric Stone Arrowheads
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Prehistoric Stone Arrowheads. Collection of 17 arrowheads; longest arrowhead is 2''. Acquisition is in compliance with all State and Federal...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to flinty1 for 29.50
 
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Slate Bird Stone for Atlatl2169 - Slate Bird Stone for Atlatl
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Slate Bird Stone for Atlatl. Has 4 drill holes for tying on. Measures 4''Lx1-7/8''Hx1''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Early Acoma Traditional Pottery Jar2170 - Early Acoma Traditional Pottery Jar
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Native American Acoma Traditional Pottery Jar. Measures 3.25''Hx3.5''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Acoma Handpainted Polychrome Bowl2171 - Acoma Handpainted Polychrome Bowl
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Native American Acoma Handpainted Polychrome Bowl. Brilliant red and black geometric designs on white. Signed on bottom, ''Acoma N.Mex AHC.&...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Primitive Pueblo Gourd Dance Rattles2172 - Primitive Pueblo Gourd Dance Rattles
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Native American Primitive Pueblo Gourd Dance Rattles. Five rattles, each painted a solid color. Largest measures approx. 7''x3''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Navajo Etched Vase - Vera T2173 - Navajo Etched Vase - Vera T
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Native American Navajo Etched Vase - Vera T. Etched design on light red vase. Signed on the bottom, ''Vera T Navajo.'' Measures 5...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Antler Handled Knife & Sharpener2174 - Antler Handled Knife & Sharpener
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Antler Handled Knife & Sharpener. Measures approx. 14.75''L and 1.5'' widest on handle. No markings visible as to origin. Signs ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Northwest Coast Soapstone Bird Pipe Bowl2175 - Northwest Coast Soapstone Bird Pipe Bowl
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Northwest Coast Soapstone Bird Pipe Bowl. Beautifully carved bird head pipe. Measures 3.75''Lx2''H.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Ceramic Cowboy Coffee Pot, Bowl and Cup Set2176 - Ceramic Cowboy Coffee Pot, Bowl and Cup Set
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Ceramic Cowboy Coffee Pot, Bowl and Cup Set. The coffee pot is missing a top. Raised symbols such as brands, bucking horse, and more make this a rea
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Miniature Handmade Chuck Wagon & Horses2177 - Miniature Handmade Chuck Wagon & Horses
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Miniature Handmade Chuck Wagon & Horses in protective plexiglass container with wooden base. 18.75''H x 17.75''L X 16''...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Vintage Metal Saddled Horse on Base2178 - Vintage Metal Saddled Horse on Base
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Vintage Metal Saddled Horse on Base. She wears her saddle proudly. Approx. 13''H x 11''L. Nice patina. A small hole is in the ho...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Large Vintage Revere Copper Bottom Tea Kettle2179 - Large Vintage Revere Copper Bottom Tea Kettle
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Large Vintage Revere Copper Bottom Tea Kettle. 6''H x 10.25'' diameter. Wooden handles and lid intact. Inside has some rust and we...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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''Waterloo Boy'' Metal Tractor Toy2180 - ''Waterloo Boy'' Metal Tractor Toy
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''Waterloo Boy'' Metal Tractor Toy Measures 9'' highest point, 14'' L x 8.25''W. Kerosene tank with decal o...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Collection 18 Miniature Police Badges2181 - Collection 18 Miniature Police Badges
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Collection 18 Miniature Police Badges. Wyoming is the largest pin at 1.25''x1''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Southwestern 4 Bolo Ties 1 Necklace2182 - Southwestern 4 Bolo Ties 1 Necklace
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Southwestern 4 Bolo Ties 1 Necklace. One bolo has an eagle made of German silver with chip inlay of coral and turquoise. It is 17.5''L with ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Antique 10kt White Gold Childs Ring2183 - Antique 10kt White Gold Childs Ring
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Antique 10kt White Gold Childs Ring. The darling ring has flower designs and is stamped on the inside, ''10Kt''. It measures 1/2'...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Nevada Turquoise Nugget Necklace2184 - Vintage Navajo Nevada Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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Vintage Native American Navajo Nevada Turquoise Nugget Necklace. Green turquoise nuggets in a shell Heishi necklace that measures 24'' end t...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Child's Jewelry2185 - Vintage Navajo Child's Jewelry
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Vintage Navajo Child's Jewelry. Group includes 2 necklaces with turquoise stones. Longest necklace is 19'' with the 5-stone pendant whic...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to crazihorse.. for 70.80
 
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Navajo Coral Glass Bead 4 Necklaces2186 - Navajo Coral Glass Bead 4 Necklaces
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Native American Navajo Coral Glass Bead 4 Necklaces. Four coral and glass bead necklaces. The longest necklace is 25'' end to end.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Natural Turquoise Nugget Beads Collection2187 - Natural Turquoise Nugget Beads Collection
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Natural Turquoise Nugget Beads Collection. Nice group of 67 turquoise nuggets with sting hole in each one. The largest is 1''x1-1/8''.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Sioux Beadwork Barrettes, Earrings, Pin, Necklace2188 - Sioux Beadwork Barrettes, Earrings, Pin, Necklace
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Native American Sioux Beadwork Barrettes, Earrings, Pin, Necklace. 2 lovely barretts on leather backing; one with concho in center; the largest is 4.2
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Zuni White Bear Fetish Turquoise Heishi Necklace2189 - Zuni White Bear Fetish Turquoise Heishi Necklace
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Native American Zuni White Bear Fetish Turquoise Heishi Necklace. 14 white bears with turquoise inlay eyes on a necklace of turquoise heishi with naja
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Collection Trade Beads2190 - Collection Trade Beads
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Collection Trade Beads. Beautiful deep blue,tan, yellow, red, white trade beads and one large blue glass bead. Largest trade bead is 2''Lx1&...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Original Painting New Mexico Artist James Harrill2191 - Original Painting New Mexico Artist James Harrill
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Original Painting New Mexico Artist James Harrill 1936-1996. Deceased artist. Painting on canvas, framed in a wood frame. Measures approx. 23'&#...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Original Tumacacori Mission Painting2192 - Original Tumacacori Mission Painting
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Original Tumacacori Mission Painting. Oil on canvas. On the back reads ''Mission Tumacacori''. This original art work is taken from ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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2005 Yamaha C-4 Classical Guitar With Stand2193 - 2005 Yamaha C-4 Classical Guitar With Stand
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2005 Yamaha C-4 Classical Guitar With Stand. Manufacture serial #QL0245373. Collapsible stand. Screw tuning pegs.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to artkollector for 94.40
 
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Moroccan Neolithic Arrowhead Collection2194 - Moroccan Neolithic Arrowhead Collection
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Moroccan Neolithic Arrowhead Collection, largest measures approx. 1.25''
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to flinty1 for 147.50
 
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Large Mineral Collection2194A - Large Mineral Collection
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Large Mineral Collection. Includes: Amazonite, origin Madagascar. Sulphur, location Baja-Mexico. Malachite, location Zire. Blue Kyanite, origin Brazil
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Redskin Brand Chewing Tobacco Spittoon2195 - Redskin Brand Chewing Tobacco Spittoon
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Redskin Brand Chewing Tobacco Spittoon. This is a brass and copper spittoon. Measures approx. 10''H x 8 1/2''Diameter.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Four Navajo Rug Pillows2196 - Four Navajo Rug Pillows
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Four Native American Navajo Rug Pillows. Each pillow measures approx. 12'' x 12'', give or take. Some staining
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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50 Years of U. S. Commerative Stamps Collection2196A - 50 Years of U. S. Commerative Stamps Collection
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50 Years of U. S. Commemorative Stamps Collection. Large notebook of each of the 50 states with several historically represented stamps along with st
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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1800s Spanish Stirrups2197 - 1800s Spanish Stirrups
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1800s Spanish Stirrups, found in New Mexico with a Geiger Counter. One Spur has Leaf embellishments and one spur has lion head embellishments. Measu
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Statehood Quarters Collection, Two Volumes2197A - Statehood Quarters Collection, Two Volumes
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Statehood Quarters Collection, Two Volumes. Each volume has a state page with historical information, two quarters showing both sides of the state co
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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New Mexico Colonial Carved Wood Cross2198 - New Mexico Colonial Carved Wood Cross
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New Mexico Colonial Carved Wood Cross. Nice design and finish on this cross. Measures approx. 15''H x 10''W x 3/4''D.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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Antique Cast Iron Keys2199 - Antique Cast Iron Keys
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Antique Cast Iron, Gieger Counter Finds in New Mexico. Largest Measures approx. 8''L.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to deanmarilyn for 53.10
 
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1960s Casas Grande Human Effigy Pottery with Lid2199A - 1960s Casas Grande Human Effigy Pottery with Lid
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1960s Casas Grande Human Effigy Polychrome Pot with Lid. Has one chip hole on arm but in good condition for its age. Lid is also in good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Kokopelli Seed Pottery-Burrell2200 - Kokopelli Seed Pottery-Burrell
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Kokopelli Seed Pottery hallmarked by Burrell. 2.5''H x 2.2'' Diameter. Really a fine piece. Kokopelli is a fertility deity, usuall...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Mexican Milagra on Wooden Cross2201 - Mexican Milagra on Wooden Cross
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Mexican Milagra on Wooden Cross 5''H x 4.5''x 1.5''D. Leather loop for hanging on back. They are frequently attached ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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1960s Casas Grande Scorpion Effigy Polychrome Pot2202 - 1960s Casas Grande Scorpion Effigy Polychrome Pot
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1960s Casas Grande Scorpion Effigy Polychrome Pot. Raised scorpion on two sides. Has numbers on bottom. 5.5''H x 5'' D. Very nic...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to artkollector for 82.60
 
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1960 Casas Grande Owl Effigy Pottery Bowl2204 - 1960 Casas Grande Owl Effigy Pottery Bowl
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1960 Casas Grande Owl Effigy Pottery Bowl. Black on white, hooded geometric pottery, open hole mouth. Really nice for its age. 7.75''H x ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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1960s Casas Grand Rattle Snake Pot2206 - 1960s Casas Grand Rattle Snake Pot
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1960s Casas Grande Rattle Snake Pot. 5.5''H x 6.25''W. A crack is above the snake rattle. Some rough edges around rim. Nuevo Casa...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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1960s Casas Grande Polychrome Jar2207 - 1960s Casas Grande Polychrome Jar
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1960s Casas Grande Polychrome Jar. Large jar does have some pitting on the outside. Measures approx. 8 1/2''H x 7''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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1930s San Ildefonso Pottery Jar2208 - 1930s San Ildefonso Pottery Jar
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1930s Native American San Ildefonso Pottery Jar. Black on black burnished pottery. Measures approx. 8 1/2''H x 5 3/4''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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