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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Pr Signed and Numbered Prints by Johnny Tiger, Jr.1993 - Pr Signed and Numbered Prints by Johnny Tiger, Jr.
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Pr Native American Signed and Numbered Prints by Johnny Tiger, Jr., #1 is a 1980 signed and numbered 110/750, framed and under glass, triple matted
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1940's Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl1993A - 1940's Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl
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1940's Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl, measures 3.25''D x 1.75''H, Flower motif
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Signed and Numbered Print Mesa Weaver by T. Wade1994 - Signed and Numbered Print Mesa Weaver by T. Wade
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Signed and Numbered Print Mesa Weaver by T. Wade, framed and under glass, double matted, 11/20, signed by artist in lower left corner
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Navajo Pottery Jars, one by L. Begay1994A - 3 Navajo Pottery Jars, one by L. Begay
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3 Native American Navajo Pottery Jars, one by L. Begay, 2 drum jars and one corn jar which is signed LB, largest measures 6''H x 6''...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to janehollis for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Pr Navajo Hand Carved Folk Art, Signed1995 - Pr Navajo Hand Carved Folk Art, Signed
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Pr Native American Navajo Hand Carved Folk Art, the tallest measures 12''H x 2.5''D and is signed Tracy Sylvester and the smallest i...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
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Antique Wood and Metal Wool Carding Tool1995A - Antique Wood and Metal Wool Carding Tool
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Antique Wood and Metal Wool Carding Tool, measures 18''L x 4''W x 4.5''H, carding tool is metal and is mounted on wood base
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pr  Native AmericanNavajo Prayer Sticks1996 - Pr Native AmericanNavajo Prayer Sticks
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Pr Native American Navajo Prayer Sticks, one is covered in yarn and the other is Crazy Lace Agate, longest measures 5.75''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Bracelet1996A - Vintage Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Vintage Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Bracelet, hallmarked Mexico Silver, shows wear, some denting in the raised beads, large measuring 8'' ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Pr Historic Gila Miniature Child's Bowls1997 - Pr Historic Gila Miniature Child's Bowls
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Pr Historic Native American Gila Miniature Child's Bowls, measure 1'' x 3'', each has chip in rim, Acquired in accordance with a...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 71997A - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 7
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 7, measures .75''L, 8.31g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Maricopa Bowl1998 - Vintage Maricopa Bowl
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Vintage Native American Maricopa Bowl, measures 2'' x 3''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Hematite Beaded Arrowhead Necklace1998A - Hematite Beaded Arrowhead Necklace
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Hematite Beaded Arrowhead Necklace, measures 18'' end to end, arrowhead measures 1.25''L
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Sand Painting by J. A. Begay1999 - Navajo Sand Painting by J. A. Begay
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Native American Navajo Sand Painting by J. A. Begay, measures 24'' x 24'', back reads ''The Navajo sand painting in this one...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hand Beaded Wood Jewelry Box by Kills Thunder1999A - Hand Beaded Wood Jewelry Box by Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Wood Jewelry Box by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 7.5'' x 5.5''W x 3''Deep, velvet lined inside, beautifully bea...
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Estimate : 45.00 - 65.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Cherokee Stone Pipe by John Julius Wilnoty b. 19402000 - Cherokee Stone Pipe by John Julius Wilnoty b. 1940
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Exquisite Native American Eastern Cherokee ''The Eagle Mother'' Stone Pipe by John Julius Wilnoty b. 1940, bowl is 4''L x 2&...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Three Vinttage Hard Moulded Plastic  Necklaces2000A - Three Vinttage Hard Moulded Plastic Necklaces
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Three Vinttage Hard Moulded Plastic Necklaces, longest measures 11.75''L, the pendant necklace has bakelite backing on the pendant
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Prehistoric Utilitarian Casas Grande Pottery Bowl2000B - Prehistoric Utilitarian Casas Grande Pottery Bowl
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Prehistoric Casas Grande Pottery Bowl, measures 5'' x 6'', textured rim, nice thick walls, as found condition. No restoration, or o...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 72001 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Ring, Size 7
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Ring, Size 7, measures 1.25''L, 8.55g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Quoc Turquoise Co. Sterling Silver Inlay Earrings2002 - Quoc Turquoise Co. Sterling Silver Inlay Earrings
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Quoc Turquoise Co. Albuquerque NM Sterling Silver Inlay Earrings, measure 2.25''L x .75''W, 7.9g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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3 Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets2003 - 3 Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets
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3 Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets, one hinged, largest measures 2.75''D, 56.21g in total wt.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Dragonfly Pin2004 - Dragonfly Pin
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Colossal Dragonfly Pin, measures 4''L x 4.5''W
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Natural Ammonite Specimen2006 - Natural Ammonite Specimen
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Natural Ammonite Specimen, has been cut in half, measures 5'' x 4''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Hand Beaded Wood Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder2007 - Hand Beaded Wood Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Wood Bowl by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 13.5''D x 4.5''H, beautifully beaded in both cool and warm colors, yellow mot...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Buffalo Warrior Kachina by V. Chiquito2008 - Navajo Buffalo Warrior Kachina by V. Chiquito
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Native American Navajo Buffalo Warrior Kachina by V. Chiquito, measures 8.5'' x 9'', mounted on wood base, artist signed, embellishe...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Cowboy and Indian Steel Cutouts by Cesar Ivan2009 - Cowboy and Indian Steel Cutouts by Cesar Ivan
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Cowboy and Indian Steel Cutouts by Texas Artist Cesar Ivan, measures 14.5''L x 13''H x 2''W, both pieces are signed by artist
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbleized Clay Jar, L Ortiz2010 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbleized Clay Jar, L Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbleized Clay Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6'' x 8'', signed on bottom by artist, features stylized feather d...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vintage Persian Rug, Must Be Picked Up2011 - Vintage Persian Rug, Must Be Picked Up
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From the Proctor Estate Silver City NM, we have a Vintage Persian Rug, Must Be Picked Up, very large measuring 101'' x 126'' (not in...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Vintage 2 Piece Pewter Serving Set2012 - Vintage 2 Piece Pewter Serving Set
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Vintage 2 Piece Pewter Serving Set, measure 10''L x 2''W, twisted handles, wonderful set
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bracelet2012A - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bracelet, inside measures 7.75'' which includes opening x 1''W, 25.27g in total wt., end...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Large Sterling Silver Chain2013 - Large Sterling Silver Chain
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Large Sterling Silver Chain, measures .25'' thick, measures 22'' end to end and weighs 67.05g
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Large Exposito Jewelry Co. Sterling Cuff Bracelet2014 - Large Exposito Jewelry Co. Sterling Cuff Bracelet
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Large Exposito Jewelry Co. Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, inside measures 7'' which includes opening x 1''W, hallmarked .925-ESPO, n...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Santo Domingo Sterling Trade Bead Earrings2014A - Santo Domingo Sterling Trade Bead Earrings
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Native American Santo Domingo Sterling Trade Bead Earrings, measure 2''L
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Gold on Sterling Silver Earrings2014B - Navajo Gold on Sterling Silver Earrings
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Native American Navajo Gold on Sterling Silver Earrings, measure 1'' x .75'', 7.8g in total wt.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet2014C - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, 1950's silver set with a green turquoise cabochon, inside measures 5.5'' which inclu...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings by Jerry Cowboy2015 - Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings by Jerry Cowboy
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings by Jerry Cowboy, measure 1''L x .5''W, hallmarked C and stamped sterling, 6.5g in to...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Cross Pendant Necklace by C. Iule2016 - Zuni Sterling Cross Pendant Necklace by C. Iule
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Native American Zuni Sterling Cross Pendant Necklace by Cecilia Iule famous for her Zuni crosses, hallmarked, all sterling cross set with deep red cor
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Handmade Peruvian Clay Storyteller2017 - Handmade Peruvian Clay Storyteller
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Handmade Peruvian Clay Storyteller, measures 4''H, comes with Echoes of the Past informational tag
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to janehollis for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Navajo Silver Kingman Turquoise Ring, Size 5.52018 - Navajo Silver Kingman Turquoise Ring, Size 5.5
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Ring, Size 5.5, measures 1''L, 5.7g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to greatguy31 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Turquoise Ring & Earrings, Necklace2019 - Zuni Sterling Turquoise Ring & Earrings, Necklace
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Native American Zuni Sterling Turquoise Ring & Earrings and Liquid Silver Beaded Necklace, ring is a size 7.5 and earrings measure .25''...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Silver Filigree Bracelet2020 - Vintage Mexican Silver Filigree Bracelet
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Vintage Mexican Silver Filigree Bracelet, marked 800, lots of tarnish, measures 7.5'' end to end, beautiful craftsmanship, 8.38g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hand Beaded Wood Box by Kathy Kills Thunder2021 - Hand Beaded Wood Box by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Wood Box by Kathy Kills Thunder, metal closure, measures 12.5''L x 6.5''W x 6''H, beautifully beaded in predomin...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Buffalo Warrior Kachina by Nelson2022 - Navajo Buffalo Warrior Kachina by Nelson
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Native American Navajo Buffalo Warrior Kachina by Nelson, measures 9.75''H x 6''W, signed by artist, mounted on wood base, embellish...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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6 Antique 1800's Tin Types2022A - 6 Antique 1800's Tin Types
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6 Antique 1800's Tin Types
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to sueklap for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Miniature Pueblo Pottery Collectibles2023 - Miniature Pueblo Pottery Collectibles
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Miniature Native American Pueblo Pottery Collectibles, largest measures 3.5''L x 2''H x 1.5''W, includes 2 moccasins and 1 a...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Seminole Double Handled Basket2024 - Native American Seminole Double Handled Basket
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Native American Seminole Double Handled Pine Needle Basket, measures 4''H x 4.5''D
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Santo Domingo Polychrome Bowl by Alvina L. Garcia2025 - Santo Domingo Polychrome Bowl by Alvina L. Garcia
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Native American Santo Domingo Polychrome Bowl by Alvina L. Garcia, gorgeous piece, flower motif, signed by artist, measures 4''H x 6'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Collection of Bangle Bracelets and Watches2026 - Collection of Bangle Bracelets and Watches
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Collection of Bangle Bracelets and Watches, #1 Eleven Ladies and Kids watches, some look new, some leather bands, none are currently running, all need
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Santa Clara Avanyu Pottery Wedding Vase2027 - Vintage Santa Clara Avanyu Pottery Wedding Vase
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Vintage Native American Santa Clara Avanyu ''Guardian of the Water'' Pottery Wedding Vase, measures 7''H x 6''D, fad...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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6 Pottery Display Rings2028 - 6 Pottery Display Rings
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6 Pottery Display Rings, largest measures 5.5''D, 5 are made of clay, 1 is a yarn covered clay ring, and 1 wicker
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hand Beaded Ironwood Bird by Kathy Kills Thunder2029 - Hand Beaded Ironwood Bird by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Ironwood Bird by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 8''H x 4.5''W x 2.5''Deep, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (he...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to sivee for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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