Desert West Auction May 16th & 17th, 2015

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Large Estate Collection of Mata Ortiz Museum Quality Pottery. Native American Jewelry, Pottery, Kachinas, Rugs, Folk Art & Baskets. Estate Collectibles & Antiques.
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Small Apache Burden Basket1864 - Small Apache Burden Basket
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Small Native American Apache Burden Basket, measures 10''L x 5.5''W, tin jingles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pr of March 1989 Rich Red Owl Prints1865 - Pr of March 1989 Rich Red Owl Prints
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Pr of Native American March 1989 Rich Red Owl (b. 1940) Prints, can be rolled to ship, Artist Bio: ''Born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Sou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Stunning Garnet Necklace1866 - Stunning Garnet Necklace
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Stunning Garnet Necklace, measures 20'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Earrings1867 - 2 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Earrings
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2 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Earrings, measure 1'', both are hallmarked, the black onyx earrings are for pierced and the red earrings are...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie1868 - Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie, slide measures 2''L x 1.5''W, sterling tips, 27.39g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Southwestern Green Turquoise Necklace1869 - Southwestern Green Turquoise Necklace
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Southwestern Green Turquoise Necklace, beautiful color, large disc rondelle beads ranging in size from 10mm to 23mm, measures 21'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Naja Necklace1870 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Naja Necklace
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Naja Necklace, sandcast sterling silver naja pendant set with a natural turquoise cabochon, measures 1.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Onyx Watch Band by Robert Becenti1871 - Navajo Sterling Onyx Watch Band by Robert Becenti
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Native American Navajo Sterling Onyx Watch Band by Robert Becenti, tips measure 1''L x 5/8''W, hallmarked RB and stamped sterling, 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver CZ & Onyx Ring, Size 81872 - Navajo Sterling Silver CZ & Onyx Ring, Size 8
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver CZ & Onyx Ring, Size 8, measures 1/8''W, 2.73g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Kingman Turquoise Bracelet by James Shay1873 - Navajo Sterling Kingman Turquoise Bracelet by James Shay
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Stunning Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Bracelet by James Shay, inside measures 7'' which includes opening x .75&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Bold Tribal Necklace1874 - Bold Tribal Necklace
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Bold Tribal Necklace, crushed turquoise, coral, and jasper cobochons, turquoise and coral beads, very flattering necklace on, measures 18'' ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Marbleized Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Luis Ortiz1874A - Marbleized Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Marbleized Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Luis Ortiz. With its striking Turkey designs, this piece measures approx. 11''T x 9''W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Collection of Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants1875 - Collection of Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants
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Collection of Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants, includes necklaces with interchangeable pendants, longest measures 17'' end to end, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Overlay Clip-On Earrings1876 - Zuni Sterling Silver Overlay Clip-On Earrings
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Overlay Clip-On Earrings, measure 1'' x .5'', 6g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Pendant Necklace1877 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Pendant Necklace
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Pendant Necklace by Robert Becenti, measures 18'' end to end, pendant measures 1.5''L, hallmarked RB...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Black Widow Jar by Enriquez1877A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Black Widow Jar by Enriquez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Black Widow Jar by Tito Enriquez, measures 6''H x 6.25''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie1878 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie, slide measures 2.5'' x 2'', sterling tips, 32.55g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Coral Watch Band by Largo1879 - Navajo Sterling Silver Coral Watch Band by Largo
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Coral Watch Band by Jeff Largo, measures 5'' end to end, tips measure .75''L x 75''W,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Opal Necklace by James Shay1880 - Navajo Sterling Opal Necklace by James Shay
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Native American Navajo Sterling Opal Necklace by James Shay, stunning opal set in sterling silver, hallmarked JS and stamped .925, pendant measures 1.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to doneill for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Tesuque Bird Bowl1881 - Tesuque Bird Bowl
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Native American Tesuque Bird Bowl, measures 4'' x 2.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to janehollis for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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1950 Cochiti Pottery Storyteller Doll1882 - 1950 Cochiti Pottery Storyteller Doll
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1950 Native American Cochiti Pottery Storyteller Doll, measures 5'' x 4'' x 4'', has damage and has been glued, faint signat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to janehollis for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Briana Bejarano1882A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Briana Bejarano
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Lightning Rod Jar by Briana Bejarano, measures 6'' x 8'', signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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3 Miniature Cast Iron Advertising Skillets1883 - 3 Miniature Cast Iron Advertising Skillets
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3 Miniature Cast Iron Advertising Skillets, measure 6'' x 1'', Stallworth Furniture Co., McMahans, and South Dakota Pheasant Capitol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to janehollis for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by by Luis Ortiz1883A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by by Luis Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Clay Polychrome Jar by by Luis Ortiz, signed on bottom by artist, stylized feather designs, measures 7.5'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Oglala Sioux Print by Don Montileaux1884 - Oglala Sioux Print by Don Montileaux
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Native American Oglala Sioux Print ''Running Through the Camp'' by Don Montileaux, measures 13'' x 20'' and can roll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique East Coast Native American Sewing Basket1885 - Antique East Coast Native American Sewing Basket
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Antique East Coast Native American Lidded Sewing Basket, embellished with ribbons, measures 4'' x 6.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American San Juan Polychrome Pottery Basket1886 - Native American San Juan Polychrome Pottery Basket
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Native American San Juan Polychrome Pottery Basket, measures 5'' x 3.5'' x 3.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Honduran Carved Wooden Box, Mayan Motif1887 - Vintage Honduran Carved Wooden Box, Mayan Motif
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Vintage Honduran Carved Wooden Box, Mayan Motif, measures 8'' x 4'' x 5'', nice patina, carved on the bottom reads ''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sammysdad for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Antique Hopi Dance Basket1888 - Antique Hopi Dance Basket
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Antique Native American Hopi Dance Basket, measures 12'', damage to rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to janehollis for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Jar by Gonzalez1890 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Jar by Gonzalez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Jar by Daniel Gonzalez, measures 9.5''H x 7''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to doneill for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Quesada & Cota1890A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Quesada & Cota
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbleized Clay Jar by Alejandra Cota and Ramon Quesada, measures 7.5''H x 6.5''D, features stylized feather d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Multi-Stone Overlay Earrings1891 - Navajo Sterling Multi-Stone Overlay Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Multi-Stone Overlay Earrings, measure 1''L x .5''W, stamped .925, 9.73g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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10 Buffalo Nickel Buttons1892 - 10 Buffalo Nickel Buttons
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10 Buffalo Nickel Buttons, measure .75''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican German Silver Rodeo Trophy Belt Buckle1893 - Mexican German Silver Rodeo Trophy Belt Buckle
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Mexican German Silver Rodeo Trophy Belt Buckle, measures 4'' x 5.5'', stamped Alpaca Mexico
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet1894 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Fabulous Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.25'' which includes opening x 7/8''W, 36.33g in total...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to SevernSound for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Betty Quesada1895 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Betty Quesada
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Betty Quesada, Niece to the original Potter of Mata Ortiz Pottery Juan Quasada) this wonderful piece with its eye dazzler
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Pima Stairstep Cylindrical Basket1896 - Antique Pima Stairstep Cylindrical Basket
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Antique Native American Pima Stairstep Cylindrical Basket, measures 7.5''D x 5.5''H, damage to rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Myrna Hernandez1897 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Myrna Hernandez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Directional Jar by Myrna Hernandez, measures 7.5''H x 5''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Historic Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl1897A - Historic Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl
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Historic Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl, measures 2.25'' x 4.25''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Tigua Black on White Fetish Bowl, Lucila F. Rodela1899 - Tigua Black on White Fetish Bowl, Lucila F. Rodela
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Vintage Native American Tigua Black on White Fetish Bowl by Lucila F. Rodela from the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo in Texas., measures 4.5''H x 7&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Jar by Alejandra Soto1900 - Mata Ortiz Jar by Alejandra Soto
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Mata Ortiz Jar by Alejandra Soto, measures 7''H x 5''D, signed on bottom by artist, features both geometric and abstract designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Jade Bangle Bracelet1901 - Jade Bangle Bracelet
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Lovely Jade Bangle Bracelet, measures 3.25''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Tomasa Mora1904 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Tomasa Mora
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Mata Ortiz Stylized Feather Polychrome Jar by Tomasa Mora, signed on bottom by artist, measures 9''H x 7.25''D, textured neck, flare...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets1905 - Mexican Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets
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Mexican Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets, measure 2.25''D, 88.55g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Pr Navajo Sterling Silver Rings, Size 7.751906 - Pr Navajo Sterling Silver Rings, Size 7.75
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Pr Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Rings, Size 7.75, 1.5''L and .5''L, both weigh 13.37g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet1907 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 5.5'' which includes opening x .5''W, features 5 beauti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace1908 - Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace
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Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace, measures 18'' end to end, beautiful colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pin1908A - Navajo Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pin
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pin, measures 2.5'' x 1.25'', 8.26g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1921 Morgan Silver Dollar1909 - 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1921 Morgan Silver Dollar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2 Pr Sterling Turquoise Earrings1909A - 2 Pr Sterling Turquoise Earrings
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2 Pr Sterling Turquoise Earrings, one pair is Native American Navajo and the other pair is stamped Mexico, 13.87g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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