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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Original Antique French Fencing Foil1823 - Original Antique French Fencing Foil
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Original Antique French Fencing Foil, 30'' blade and 43'' overall measurement
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Collection of 3 Rock Specimens1824 - Collection of 3 Rock Specimens
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Collection of 3 Rock Specimens, includes Petrified Wood, Amethyst Crystal Geode, and Honeycomb Rock, largest measures 7''L x 5''W x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Bird Effigy Jar by Jose Gonzalez1825 - Mata Ortiz Bird Effigy Jar by Jose Gonzalez
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Mata Ortiz Bird Effigy Jar by Jose Gonzalez, double headed, textured neck, eye dazzler and stylized feather designs, signed on bottom by artist, measu
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Collection of Trilobite and Ammonite Fossils1826 - Collection of Trilobite and Ammonite Fossils
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Collection of Trilobite and Ammonite Fossils, includes 1 natural ammonite and 6 trilobites, largest measures 3'' x 4''
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original Colorful Abstract Art by Kills Thunder1826A - Original Colorful Abstract Art by Kills Thunder
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Original Colorful Abstract Art by Kills Thunder. Titled ''Turquoise Crush'' This item measures approx. 20'' x 16'', ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Mexican Clay Multi-Animal Whistle1827 - Mexican Clay Multi-Animal Whistle
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Unusual Mexican Clay Multi-Animal Whistle, measures 5'' x 5.5''H, 5 animals in one whistle, includes fish, cat, toucan, chicken, and...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Dynamic Mexican Sterling Silver Bracelet1828 - Dynamic Mexican Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Dynamic Mexican Sterling Silver Bracelet, nice size and fits large wrist, inside measures 7'' which includes opening x 1.75''W, very...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Sun God Ring, Size 81829 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Sun God Ring, Size 8
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Dainty Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Sun God Ring, Size 8, measures .5''D, includes both channel and stone to stone inlay of tu...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Coral Ring, Sz 61830 - Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Coral Ring, Sz 6
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Coral Ring, Size 6, measures .75''L, 3.34g in total wt.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1996 Iroquois Carved Miniature Mask by T. Pushrah1831 - 1996 Iroquois Carved Miniature Mask by T. Pushrah
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1996 Native American Iroquois Miniature Carved Wood Mask by Thomas Pushrah, measures 3'' x 4'', signed on bottom by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Miniature Native American Cochiti Pottery Bowl1831A - Miniature Native American Cochiti Pottery Bowl
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Miniature Native American Cochiti Pottery Bowl, measures 1''H x 3''W
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Belt1832 - Plains Indian Beaded Belt
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Native American Plains Indian Beaded Belt, measures 23''L x 1.25''W, beautifully beaded in predominantly white with red and blue des...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Western Cowboy on Horse Porcelain Trinket Box1833 - Western Cowboy on Horse Porcelain Trinket Box
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Western Cowboy on Horse Porcelain Trinket Box, measures 3.5'' x 2'' x 1'', hinged lid, comes with additional small cow
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to greatguy31 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1833A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Colorful Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder. This piece depicts a playful dog and cat and is titled ''Friends''. Vivid...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Huge Copper and Brass Bracelet by Chief1834 - Huge Copper and Brass Bracelet by Chief
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Huge Copper and Brass Bracelet by Chief, hallmarked by artist, has 3 small talons one of which has broke off however is included, very heavy weighing
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Weaver Pin by Annie Chapo1834A - Navajo Sterling Weaver Pin by Annie Chapo
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Native American Navajo Sterling Weaver Pin by Annie Chapo, hallmarked A, measures 1.5'' x 1.25'', hallmarked A and stamped sterling,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Original Acrylic Abstract Art by Kills Thunder1834B - Original Acrylic Abstract Art by Kills Thunder
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Original Colorful Acrylic Abstract Art by Kathy Kills Thunder titled ''Black Momba'' this piece with its vibrant colors measures app...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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3 Lapis and Malachite Nugget Necklaces1835 - 3 Lapis and Malachite Nugget Necklaces
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3 Lapis and Malachite Nugget Necklaces, longest measures 32'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to silvercoda for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Original Acrylic Abstract Art by Kills Thunder1835A - Original Acrylic Abstract Art by Kills Thunder
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Original Colorful Acrylic Abstract Art by Kills Thunder. With its cool splashing of colors, and titled ''Grape Crush'' this piece me...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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2 Pr Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings1836 - 2 Pr Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings
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2 Pr Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings, longest measures 1.25''L, both are stamped sterling, 14.21g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to doneill for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Isleta Pueblo Polychrome Miniature Jar by M Tafoya1837 - Isleta Pueblo Polychrome Miniature Jar by M Tafoya
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Native American Isleta Pueblo Polychrome Miniature Jar by Mary Tafoya, signed on bottom by artist, measures 2.5'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Original Cherokee Painting by Noel T. Grayson1839 - Original Cherokee Painting by Noel T. Grayson
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Original Cherokee Painting by Noel T. Grayson, measures 10'' x 9'', signed in lower left corner by artist, there is also a message f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of 5 Tohono O'odham Baskets1839A - Collection of 5 Tohono O'odham Baskets
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Collection of 5 Native American Tohono O'odham Baskets, largest measures 5''D, small oval one is lidded
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Taos Storyteller by Juanita Martinez1840 - Vintage Taos Storyteller by Juanita Martinez
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Vintage Taos Storyteller by Juanita Martinez (b. 1935), measures 5.5'' x 3'' x 3'', signed on bottom by artist, has been rep...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Collection of Sterling Silver Devotional Jewelry1841 - Collection of Sterling Silver Devotional Jewelry
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Collection of Sterling Silver Devotional Jewelry, includes cross pendants, sterling chains, rhinestones, and crystals, many of the pieces are stamped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder1841A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original Colorful Acrylic Painting ''Razzle Dazzle Bison'' by Kills Thunder. This unusual piece depicting a Colorful psychedelic buf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Hopi Sterling Silver Earrings by Cheryl Wadsworth1842 - Hopi Sterling Silver Earrings by Cheryl Wadsworth
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Native American Hopi Sterling Silver Earrings by Cheryl Wadsworth, hallmarked CW and stamped .925, measure .5''L and weigh 5.03g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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3 Vintage Navajo Chokers & 2 Necklaces1843 - 3 Vintage Navajo Chokers & 2 Necklaces
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3 Vintage Native American Navajo Chokers & 2 Necklaces, largest measures 22'' end to end, turquoise, heishi, shell, and coral
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sterling Silver and Buffalo Turquoise Ring, Sz 71844 - Sterling Silver and Buffalo Turquoise Ring, Sz 7
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Sterling Silver and Buffalo Turquoise Ring, Size 7, measures 1''L and weighs 9.04g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pr 1940's Cracker Jack Prizes1845 - Pr 1940's Cracker Jack Prizes
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Pr 1940's Cracker Jack Prizes, both are elephants and made of hard plastic, .75''D
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Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for (5.00) = 5.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Petit Point Opal Cross Earrings1846 - Zuni Sterling Petit Point Opal Cross Earrings
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Native American Zuni Sterling Petit Point Opal Cross Earrings, measure .75''L x .25''W, 1.82g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Plains Indian Beaded Necklaces1847 - Native American Plains Indian Beaded Necklaces
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Native American Plains Indian Beaded Necklaces, longest measures 7'' x 8'', one is a yoke style and the other is a medallion style
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Quoc Turquoise Company Sterling Silver Earrings1848 - Quoc Turquoise Company Sterling Silver Earrings
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Quoc Turquoise Company Albuquerque NM Sterling Silver Earrings, measure 2.5''L x .75''W and weigh 7.3g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican .800 Silver Filigree Butterfly Pin1849 - Mexican .800 Silver Filigree Butterfly Pin
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Mexican .800 Silver Filigree Butterfly Pin, measures 1'' x 1.5'' and weighs 5.57g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to janehollis for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Scrimshaw Bracelet1850 - Navajo Sterling Silver Scrimshaw Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Scrimshaw Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 2.5''W, scrimshaw is signe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Silver Teddy Bear Earrings by Tom Billy1850A - Navajo Silver Teddy Bear Earrings by Tom Billy
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Earrings by Tom Billy, hallmarked TB and stamped sterling, measure 1'' x 1'' and w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Costume Jewelry, Some Turquoise1851 - Collection of Costume Jewelry, Some Turquoise
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Collection of Costume Jewelry, Some Turquoise, includes necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, longest measures 22.25'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Large Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band, Size 111852 - Large Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band, Size 11
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Large Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band, Size 11, measures .5''W, 8.14g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1986 Liberty Prestige Proof Set1853 - 1986 Liberty Prestige Proof Set
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1986 Liberty Prestige Proof Set, includes Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, Kennedy Half Dollar, Liberty Half Dollar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to sammysdad for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Native American Zia Geometric Bowl1854 - Native American Zia Geometric Bowl
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Native American Zia Geometric Bowl, measures 2'' x 4''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Wooden Victorian Wax Stamp Box1855 - Antique Wooden Victorian Wax Stamp Box
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Antique Wooden Victorian Wax Stamp Box, measures 4''W x 7.5''L x 3.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Solid Copper Owl Plate1856 - Solid Copper Owl Plate
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Solid Copper Owl Plate, measures 12''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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1930 Navajo Ganado Red Textile Rug1857 - 1930 Navajo Ganado Red Textile Rug
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1930 Navajo Ganado Red Textile Rug, measures 85''L x 47''W, selvage damage, some small holes in interior, one on one edge, rug is th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Original Pueblo Photograph1858 - Original Pueblo Photograph
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Original Pueblo Photograph, measures 9'' x 13''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pr Antique Tlingit Baskets1859 - Pr Antique Tlingit Baskets
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Pr Antique Native American Tlingit Baskets, largest measures 7'' x 8'', both baskets have damage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1950 Cochiti Pottery Turtle1860 - 1950 Cochiti Pottery Turtle
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Sweet 1950 Native American Cochiti Pottery Turtle, measures 3.5''L x 2.5''H
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1950 Santa Clara Avanyu Pottery Plate1861 - 1950 Santa Clara Avanyu Pottery Plate
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1950 Santa Clara Avanyu Pottery Plate, measure 1.5''H x 4.75''W, nice and thick walled
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder1861A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder. This unusual piece depicting a Colorful psychedelic panther is titled ''Fire Panther'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Softback Reference Books Native American Interest1862 - Softback Reference Books Native American Interest
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Softback Reference Books Native American Interest, #1 Santa Clara Pottery Today by Betty LeFree, c. 1975 by the School of American Research Press #2
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Single Yei Textile Rug1863 - Mexican Single Yei Textile Rug
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Mexican Single Yei Textile Rug, measures 45''L x 28''W, vibrant colors, 4 cornered tassels intact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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