Desert West Auction March 4th, 5th & 6th

Auction Details

Desert West is pleased to be presenting items from Tim Weber's Estate including many antiquities acquired during the time he spent with his wife and daughter in the Xian Province of China.

Desert West is also pleased to be presenting 1950s jewelry & Fetishes from the Manning estate of Deming New Mexican.

Also included in our March 2016 auction are various Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetishes & Pueblo and Prehistoric Pottery. Antiques, Collectibles Coins and Jewelry from several local consignees.


Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luis Ortiz,
Daniel Gonzales. Mexican Southwestern Rugs, Oaxacan Alebrijes, Pottery &
Jewelry.



Original Acrylic Paintings and Beadwork by Kathy Kills Thunder.

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, 10 am MDT.
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Mexican Oaxacan Folk Art Bark Picture1272Mexican Oaxacan Folk Art Bark Picture
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Mexican Oaxacan Folk Art Bark Picture, measures 13'' x 21'', small tear on one side
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Zuni Carved Leopard Stone Bear Fetish1273Zuni Carved Leopard Stone Bear Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Leopard Stone Bear Fetish, measures 2.75'' x 7/8'', carved gold lip shell arrowhead, turquoise-coral-hei...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Ring, Size 101274Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Ring, Size 10
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Native American Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Ring, Size 10
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Native American Zuni Inlay Hoop Dancer Pendant1275Native American Zuni Inlay Hoop Dancer Pendant
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Hoop Dancer Pendant, measures 1'' x 5/8'', inlay includes turquoise, coral, jet, and moth...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Zuni Sterling Turquoise Coral Ring, Size 6.51276Zuni Sterling Turquoise Coral Ring, Size 6.5
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Butterfly Ring, Size 6.5
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ram by Alberto J. Ojeda1277Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ram by Alberto J. Ojeda
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ram by Alberto Jiminez Ojeda, measures 2'' x 6'' x 4'', signed by artist and vibrantly painted
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Signed and Numbered Print War Cry by Mort Kunstler1278Signed and Numbered Print War Cry by Mort Kunstler
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1979 Signed and Numbered Print ''War Cry'' by Mort Kunstler, #34/700, hand signed in pencil, FYI: ''Born in 1931, Mort Knst...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Wood Block Prints by 18th Century Artist Hokusai1279Wood Block Prints by 18th Century Artist Hokusai
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Wood Block Prints by 18th Century Artist Hokusai, measure 9.5'' x 14'', one is Mt. Fuji as seen from Nihonbashi and the other is Mt....
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz1280Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Luis Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 6''H x 6.25''D, features stylized feather d...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 30.00
2 Jimmy Abeita Prints, 1 is Signed & Numbered12812 Jimmy Abeita Prints, 1 is Signed & Numbered
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2 Jimmy Abeita Prints, 1 is Signed & Numbered, #1 is hand signed in pencil by artist and number 60/1000 #2 ''The Ya's'' is ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
3 Rustic Wrought Iron Plant or Pot Stands12823 Rustic Wrought Iron Plant or Pot Stands
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3 Rustic Wrought Iron Plant or Pot Stands, 6.25'', 5'', and 10''
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
4 New Riker Display Boxes12834 New Riker Display Boxes
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4 New Riker Display Boxes, measures 4'' x 5.5'', 5'' x 6.5'', 6.5'' x 8.5'', 8'' x 12.5'...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar1284Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar, measures 3.25''D x 1 3/8''H
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction1285Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction
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1960's Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Jar Reproduction, measures 5.5''H x 6.75''D
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
2 Vintage Navajo Route 66 Kachinas12862 Vintage Navajo Route 66 Kachinas
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2 Vintage Native American Navajo Route 66 Kachinas, measures 3.5'' x 2.25'', embellished with feathers
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to greatguy31 for 24.00
Mexican Oaxacan Day of the Dead Alebrije Rabbit1287Mexican Oaxacan Day of the Dead Alebrije Rabbit
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Mexican Oaxacan Day of the Dead Alebrije Rabbit, measures 1'' x 2'' x 7''H
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
2 Frank Emerson Nigh Prints12882 Frank Emerson Nigh Prints
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2 Frank Emerson Nigh Prints, measures 19'' x 25'', one is titled Fancy Dancer, FYI: Birth:1930 Death: 1992 Albuquerque NM
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1972 Signed and Number James Bama Print12891972 Signed and Number James Bama Print
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1972 Signed and Number James Bama Print, measures 12'' x 17'', ''Sheep Skull in Drift'', hand signed, 494/1500
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by D. Bejarano1290Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by D. Bejarano
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by David A. Bejarano, signed by artist and measures 8.25''H x 7.25''D, features Paquime' inspi...
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz1291Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6'' x 6'', signed by artist, features eye dazzler designs and flared rim
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mata Ortiz Lizard Shallow Bowl by M. Santillan1293Mata Ortiz Lizard Shallow Bowl by M. Santillan
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Lizard Shallow Bowl by Martin Santillan, measures 1.5''H x 3''D, signed by artist
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
5 Southwestern Beaded Stone Necklaces12945 Southwestern Beaded Stone Necklaces
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5 Southwestern Beaded Stone Necklaces, includes Snowflake Obsidian and White Coral Bead Pendant Necklace measures 16'' end to end, Sleeping ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar1295Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar, measures 8.5'' x 6.75'', features Paquime' inspired lines and designs
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Lizard by Hernandez1296Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Lizard by Hernandez
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Lizard by Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, measures 2''H x 6''L, signed by artist and vibrantly painted
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Alpaca Silver Bib Necklace1297Mexican Alpaca Silver Bib Necklace
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Mexican Alpaca Silver Bib Necklace, measures 14'' end to end, hallmarked
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Isela Olivas2000Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Isela Olivas
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Isela Olivas, signed by artist and measures 6'' x 6'', features eye dazzler designs, pulled spo...
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
Hand Beaded Brass Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder2001Hand Beaded Brass Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Brass Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 7'' x 8.5'', Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (her legal name) was born in...
Estimate : 60.00 and UP
Sold to Sealsquaw for 54.00
3 Native American Tesuque Poster Paint Pottery20023 Native American Tesuque Poster Paint Pottery
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3 Native American Tesuque Poster Paint Pottery Pieces, includes Rain God, Horno Oven, and Jar, largest measures 4''W x 6''H
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to waterman215 for 24.00
Navajo Hand Carved Wood Weaving Comb2003Navajo Hand Carved Wood Weaving Comb
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Native American Navajo Hand Carved Wood Weaving Comb, measures 6''L
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 25.00
Vintage African Beaded Bangle Bracelet2004Vintage African Beaded Bangle Bracelet
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Vintage African Beaded Bangle Bracelet, fits a wrist size 8.5'' and is 1.5''W
Estimate : 25.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
Collection of Clay Marbles2005Collection of Clay Marbles
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Collection of Clay Marbles, largest measures 1''D
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
Eocene Age Fish Fossil2006Eocene Age Fish Fossil
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Eocene Age Fish Fossil, measures 3'' x 4.5'', paper label on back reads ''Knightia (Eocene Age) Green River Formation Farson...
Estimate : 25.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 25.00
Native American Carved Pipestone Box2007Native American Carved Pipestone Box
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Native American Carved Pipestone Box, measures 2''H x 2.25''W x 2.75''L
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 30.00
1940 Santo Domingo Pottery Pitcher20081940 Santo Domingo Pottery Pitcher
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1940 Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Pitcher, measures 3.75''H x 3.5''W
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 30.00
Miniature Tohono O'odham Lidded Basket2009Miniature Tohono O'odham Lidded Basket
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Miniature Native American Tohono O'odham Lidded Basket, measures 1.5''H x 2.5''D
Estimate : 25.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
Orthoceras Fossil Lidded Trinket Box2010Orthoceras Fossil Lidded Trinket Box
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Orthoceras Fossil Lidded Trinket Box, 2.5'' x 4.5''
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 55.00
Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl2011Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase and Shallow Bowl
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From the Whittredge Estate, we have a Native American Acoma Miniature Pottery Vase signed LS and Shallow Bowl by Divine Routzen, largest measures 2&...
Estimate : 25.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Daniela G. H.2012Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Daniela G. H.
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Daniela G. H., measures 9''H x 7''D, signed by artist, pulled spout and flared rim, features Na...
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
3 Pieces of Nevada Red Mountain Turquoise20143 Pieces of Nevada Red Mountain Turquoise
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3 Pieces of Nevada Red Mountain Turquoise, largest measures 1'' x 1.5''
Estimate : 60.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 40.00
1940 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Pin20151940 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Pin
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1940 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Pin, measures .5'' x 2''
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to johnnirare for 24.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Claw Necklace2016Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Claw Necklace
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Claw Pendant Necklace, measures 21'' end to end and pendant measures .5''W x 1''L, hand sta...
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 35.00
Antique Plata Jalisco Sterling Silver Buckle2017Antique Plata Jalisco Sterling Silver Buckle
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Antique Plata Jalisco Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle, measures 1.25'' x 3'', the buckle itself is stamped .925 however the tongue is ...
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 25.00
Antique Blue Bead Necklace2018Antique Blue Bead Necklace
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Antique Blue Bead Necklace, measures 26'' end to end
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed2019Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, Signed
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Pair of Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jars, , largest measures 6''H x 5.5''D, one is eye dazzler designs on marbleized clay by Ana V...
Estimate : 60.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 35.00
Natural Demale Turquoise Cabochon Plus Beads2020Natural Demale Turquoise Cabochon Plus Beads
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Natural Demale Turquoise Cabochon Plus Turquoise Nugget Beads, cab measures 1'' x .5''
Estimate : 60.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 30.00
Pair of Southwestern Style Necklaces2021Pair of Southwestern Style Necklaces
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Pair of Southwestern Style Necklaces, longest measures 24'' end to end, fetish pendant measures 1'' x 1.25'', feature polish...
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Child's Bracelet2022Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Child's Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Child's Bracelet, inside measures 4.75'' which includes opening
Estimate : 25.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 20.00
Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya2023Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Seed Jar by R. Toya, signed by artist and measures 3'' x 3''
Estimate : 25.00 and UP
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 48.00
Native American Acoma Polychrome Shallow Bowl2024Native American Acoma Polychrome Shallow Bowl
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Native American Acoma Polychrome Shallow Bowl, measures 4.75''D x 1.25''H
Estimate : 25.00 and UP
Sold to floor for 45.00
1950 Native American San Juan Pottery Cup20251950 Native American San Juan Pottery Cup
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1950 Native American San Juan Pottery Cup, measures 3 7/8''H x 4.75''W, thick walled
Estimate : 40.00 and UP
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 24.00