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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Collection of Mexican Sterling and Alpaca Jewelry1910A - Collection of Mexican Sterling and Alpaca Jewelry
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Collection of Mexican Sterling and Alpaca Jewelry, largest cuff bracelet measures 7.5'' inside which includes opening x 2.5''W, this...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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2 Mexican Necklaces, 1 Sterling and 1 Silverplated1911 - 2 Mexican Necklaces, 1 Sterling and 1 Silverplated
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2 Mexican Necklaces, 1 Sterling and 1 Silverplated, longest (silverplated) measures 31.5'' end to end, sterling bead necklace weighs 31.9g i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Central American Pottery Mask1912 - Central American Pottery Mask
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Central American Pottery Mask, measures 10'' x 7'', beautifully painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pr Navajo Hand Carved Kachinas, Owl & Chasing Star1913 - Pr Navajo Hand Carved Kachinas, Owl & Chasing Star
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Pr Navajo Hand Carved Kachinas, Owl & Chasing Star, largest measure 8''H, Owl is signed on bottom V.C. and Chasing (Chassing) Star is si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage 1950 Tooled Leather Bag1914 - Vintage 1950 Tooled Leather Bag
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Vintage 1950 Tooled Leather Bag. Has a snap front closure flap, a back open pocket, 2 inner compartments for change and money just under the flap, 2 o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to wgorton0901 for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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1950's Linocut Signed and Numbered Prints, A Chuka1915 - 1950's Linocut Signed and Numbered Prints, A Chuka
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Nine 1950's Linocut Signed and Numbered Block Prints by Arizona Artist Andy Chuka (1898-1972), never framed, matted visuals measures 10''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Sunlite 6 String Classic Spanish Guitar1916 - Sunlite 6 String Classic Spanish Guitar
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Sunlite Handcrafted Classic Spanish Guitar, 6 string, label reads ''Sunlite Handcrafted Guitars No. GCN-1610-BK Sunlite Industrial Corp. U.S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pair of Cowboy Leather Clip On Cell Phone Holders1917 - Pair of Cowboy Leather Clip On Cell Phone Holders
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Pair of Cowboy Leather Clip On Cell Phone Holders. We have a black leather hand tooled case adorned with metal steer and pins, and a Cowgirl's B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 55.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Small Ceramic and Rhinestone Picture Frame1918 - Small Ceramic and Rhinestone Picture Frame
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Small Ceramic and Rhinestone Picture Frame. Sweet piece would hold a 2.5'' x 3.5'' picture. the oval and corners of this frame are a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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San Blas Kuna Indian Mola Tote Bag1918A - San Blas Kuna Indian Mola Tote Bag
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San Blas Kuna Indian Mola Tote Bag, black bag with beautiful designs, vibrant colors, measures 17''W x 5''Deep x 15''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Collection of Devotional Jewelry1919 - Collection of Devotional Jewelry
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Collection of Devotional Jewelry, includes 2 rosaries, 4 bracelets, and one locket necklace, longest measures 24''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Tribal Turquoise Beaded Necklace1920 - Tribal Turquoise Beaded Necklace
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Tribal Turquoise Beaded Necklace, beautiful necklace, very flattering on, hand crafted in Nepal, measaures 19'' end to end x 1''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Sterling Silver Bracelet1921 - Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Sterling Silver Bracelet, very nice basket weave design, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1''W, 48.23g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Carved Black Marble Jewelry Box1922 - Carved Black Marble Jewelry Box
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Carved Black Marble Jewelry Box, measures 6''L x 4''W x 3.5''H, flower and leaf motif, nice weight
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to doctord for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet1923 - Vintage Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Vintage Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, older piece of Native American jewelry, no hallmarks, sterling silver set
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Southwestern Green Howlite Necklace1924 - Southwestern Green Howlite Necklace
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Southwestern Green Howlite Necklace, apple green in color and measures 21'' end to end, longest Howlite piece measures 1.5'', very a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to sueklap for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings1925 - Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings, measure 2.75''L x .75''W, 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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Vintage Chippewa Birch Bark Basket1926 - Vintage Chippewa Birch Bark Basket
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Vintage Native American Chippewa Birch Bark Basket, measures 10''W x 5.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Four 1940's Santo Domingo Pottery Miniatures1927 - Four 1940's Santo Domingo Pottery Miniatures
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Four 1940's Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Miniatures, largest measures 6''H x 4''W x 3''D, includes wedding vase...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Books on American Indian Art & Artifacts1928 - 2 Books on American Indian Art & Artifacts
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2 Books on American Indian Art & Artifacts. #1 paperback book titled ''American Indian Artifact Price Guide'' Copyrighted in 197...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Apple Green Jade Necklace1929 - Apple Green Jade Necklace
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Apple Green Jade Necklace, hand knotted 45'' of 8mm jade beads, opera length necklace, knotting between each bead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Clip-On Earrings1930 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Clip-On Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Clip-On Earrings, measure 1''W x 1.25''L, 9.8g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring, Size 111931 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring, Size 11
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring, Size 11, measures .75''L, 12.96g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Clip-on Earrings1932 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Clip-on Earrings
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Clip-on Earrings, measure 2.5''L x .75''W, inlay includes malachite, turquoise, red shell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Large Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band, Sz 14.51933 - Large Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band, Sz 14.5
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Large Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band Size 14.5, measures .5''W, stamped sterling, 10.14g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Old Revival Style Silver Turquoise Bracelet1934 - Navajo Old Revival Style Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Revival Style Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.25'' which includes opening x .75''W, great lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Pendleton Style Fleece Lap Robe1935 - Pendleton Style Fleece Lap Robe
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Pendleton Style Fleece Lap Robe, measures 45''W x 56''L, beautiful vibrant warm colors, needs to be cleaned
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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OptiVisor Optical Glass Binocular Magnifier1936 - OptiVisor Optical Glass Binocular Magnifier
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OptiVisor Optical Glass Binocular Magnifier by Donegan Optical, in original box
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Jalisco Hand Painted Clay Tile1937 - Vintage Mexican Jalisco Hand Painted Clay Tile
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Vintage Mexican Jalisco Hand Painted Clay Tile, measures 7.5'' x 7.5'', bird and flower motif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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RangeBooster N USB Adapter1938 - RangeBooster N USB Adapter
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RangeBooster N USB Adapter with USB cord, Installation disk and still in its box. You can boost your WIFI connection for greater reception.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Original Oil on Rolled Canvas1939 - Original Oil on Rolled Canvas
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Original Oil on Rolled Canvas, measures 23''L x 14''W, beautiful serene pond landscape
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1960 Casas Grandes Man Effigy Hooded Pottery Bowl1940 - 1960 Casas Grandes Man Effigy Hooded Pottery Bowl
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1960 Casas Grandes Effigy Pot, measures 6''H x 7''W. From the Juan Quezada Revival Era of Casas Grande Prehistoric Pottery Reproduc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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1950's Native American Acoma Pottery Vase1941 - 1950's Native American Acoma Pottery Vase
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Beautiful 1950's Native American Acoma Pottery Vase by E.V., signed on bottom of jar, measures 7''H x 5.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Acoma Lidded Heart Shaped Box by Sharon Lewis1942 - Acoma Lidded Heart Shaped Box by Sharon Lewis
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Native American Acoma Lidded Heart Shaped Box by Sharon Lewis (Lucy Lewis' granddaughter), measures 7''L x 6''W x 2''H, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1950 Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket1943 - 1950 Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket
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1950's Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket, measures 4''L x 4''H, flower motif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins1944 - Vintage Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins
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Vintage Native American Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins, measure 11''L x 4''W x 4''H, stiff leather, feather embellishments o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Prehistoric Polychrome Casas Grandes Villa Ahumada  Bowl1945 - Prehistoric Polychrome Casas Grandes Villa Ahumada Bowl
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Villa Ahumada Wind Pattern Polychrome Bowl, has two small handles with suspension holes, measures 5''H x 6'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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San Ildefonso Black on Black Jar by R.& J. Aguilar1946 - San Ildefonso Black on Black Jar by R.& J. Aguilar
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Native American San Ildefonso Black on Black Jar by Rosalie & Joe Aguilar, measures 3'' x 4'', signed on bottom by artists '...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Cast Iron Cross1947 - Cast Iron Cross
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Cast Iron Cross, measures 7''H x 4''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1950 Native American Acoma Polychrome Pottery Bowl1948 - 1950 Native American Acoma Polychrome Pottery Bowl
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1950's Native American Acoma Polychrome Pottery Bowl, measures 4''H x 7''D, damage on bottom of bowl (see picture), signed Acoma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket1949 - 1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket
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1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket, measures 5''H x 4''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Native American Navajo Wedding Basket1950 - Native American Navajo Wedding Basket
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Native American Navajo Wedding Basket, measures 9.5''D x 2''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Isleta Pottery Jar by Mary Jojola1951 - Native American Isleta Pottery Jar by Mary Jojola
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Native American Isleta Polychrome Pottery Jar by Mary Jojola, measures 1.75''H x 3''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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Navajo Sun God Kachina Signed by Artist Nelson1952 - Navajo Sun God Kachina Signed by Artist Nelson
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Native American Navajo Sun Face Kachina signed by artist Nelson. Adorned with feathers, leather, shells and fur this piece stands 16'' tall ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Wooden Tribal Mask Hand Painted by Kills Thunder1953 - Wooden Tribal Mask Hand Painted by Kills Thunder
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Wooden Tribal Mask Hand Painted by Kills Thunder, measures 9'' x 18''L, yellow shell tab bead accents
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1950's Acoma Black on White Jar1954 - 1950's Acoma Black on White Jar
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1950's Native American Acoma Black on White Jar, measures 2'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket1955 - 1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket
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1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket, measures 4''H x 5''D, flower motif, nice thick walls
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Rare Prehistoric Casas Grande Ramos Black on Black Jar1956 - Rare Prehistoric Casas Grande Ramos Black on Black Jar
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Rare Prehistoric Casas Grande Ramos Black on Black Jar, pedestal based olla with suspension holes 1250-1500AD, found February 27, 1968, 2 rim chips,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1940's Native American Santo Domingo Bowl1957 - 1940's Native American Santo Domingo Bowl
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1940's Native American Santo Domingo Bowl, measures 2'' x 5''D, lovely fluted rim, flower motif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite & Coral Earrings1958 - Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite & Coral Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite & Coral Concho Earrings, measure 3''L x 1.25''W, stamped sterling and halmarked...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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