Desert West Auction May 16th & 17th, 2015

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationP.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35, Mimbres, New Mexico, 88049, United States In Person Preview

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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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Mexican Hand Crafted Wood Cross1638 - Mexican Hand Crafted Wood Cross
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Mexican Hand Crafted Wood Cross, measures 8''L x 6.5''W, hammered metal and center cabochon, ready to hang
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Ancient Mexican Art by Ferdinand Anton, Hardcover1638A - Ancient Mexican Art by Ferdinand Anton, Hardcover
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Ancient Mexican Art by Ferdinand Anton, Hardcover, Putnam's Sons, First American edition, 1969 (originally published in German, 1965) good condi...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique S. Fielding Co. Painted Oval Serving Dish1639A - Antique S. Fielding Co. Painted Oval Serving Dish
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Antique S. Fielding Co. Painted Oval Serving Dish, pre-1912, measures 11.5''L, pottery company renamed Devon Pottery in 1912, mark used on t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Dynamic Navajo Silver Concho Earrings by T & K Lee1640 - Dynamic Navajo Silver Concho Earrings by T & K Lee
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Dynamic Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Earrings by Thomas and Kathy Lee, stamped sterling and hallmarked TKL, measures 1.5''W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Zuni Silver Red Shell Inlay Earrings and Necklace1641 - Zuni Silver Red Shell Inlay Earrings and Necklace
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Precious Native American Zuni Silver Red Shell Inlay Heart Earrings and Necklace, lovely hand wrought sterling chain measures 18'' end to en...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Inlay Caterpillar Pin by E Edaakie1642 - Zuni Sterling Inlay Caterpillar Pin by E Edaakie
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Delightful Native American Zuni Sterling Inlay Caterpillar Pin by Emma Edaakie, measures 2.25''L x .5''W, engraved initials EE and Z...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to mistermort for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome EyeDazzler Jar by Martinez1645 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome EyeDazzler Jar by Martinez
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Stunning Mata Ortiz Polychrome EyeDazzler Jar by Nancy Herasde Martinez, Greek Key Designs, Jigsaw Designs, 4 animal quadrants featuring Bird, 2 Lizar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Carved Wooden Handled Tomahawk with Metal Blade1645A - Carved Wooden Handled Tomahawk with Metal Blade
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Carved Wooden Handled Tomahawk with Metal Blade, measures 22''L and blade measures 7''L x 3''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to xjlurffrwf.. for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije' Alligator by R. Mendoza1646 - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije' Alligator by R. Mendoza
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije' Alligator by Rafael Mendoza, measures 6'' x 10''L, vibrantly painted with flower and leaf motif, signe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Beautiful Intarsia Wood Inlay Deer Plaque1646A - Beautiful Intarsia Wood Inlay Deer Plaque
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Beautiful Intarsia Wood Inlay Deer Plaque, measures 20''L x 12''W, ''Intarsia'' which is a form of wood inlay which ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Cake Knife1647 - Vintage Sterling Silver Cake Knife
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Vintage Sterling Silver Cake Knife, like new in original box, Raimond Sheffield England, sterling silver handle, stainless steel blade, measures 12&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Acoma Hand Painted Owl Pot by Temoze1647A - Acoma Hand Painted Owl Pot by Temoze
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Native American Acoma Hand Painted Owl Pot by Temoze, measures 15''H x 11''W, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Hand Beaded Wood Box by Kathy Kills Thunder1648 - Hand Beaded Wood Box by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Wood Jewelry Box by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 6.5''L x 4''W x 2''Deep, beautifully beaded in predominantly w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to sivee for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Briana Bejarano1649 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Briana Bejarano
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbleized Clay Jar by Briana Bejarano, measures 7.25H x 5''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Artisan Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings1650 - Artisan Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings
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Artisan Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings, Big, Bold, and Beautiful, all sterling silver hallmarked .925 set with turquoise cabochons, measure 2.75...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to flintjockey for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Native American Santo Domingo Red Coral Necklace1651 - Native American Santo Domingo Red Coral Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Red Coral Necklace, opera length of 32'', no clasp, deep red
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings1652 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx, measure 1''L x .75''W, 8.03g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, Yazzie1652A - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, Yazzie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet by Raymond E. Yazzie, hallmarked and stamped sterling, inside measures 6.5'' which...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Nancy H. Martinez1653 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Nancy H. Martinez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Jar by Nancy H. Martinez, measures 6''H x 4''D, Jigsaw Designs, stylized feather designs around ne...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ostrish by D. Angeles1654 - Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ostrish by D. Angeles
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Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Ostrish by Dionisio Angeles, signed on bottom by artist, measures 10''H x 2.5''W x 5.5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2015 Original Acrylic by Kathy Kills Thunder1654A - 2015 Original Acrylic by Kathy Kills Thunder
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March 28, 2015 Original Acrylic Psychedelic Pinto by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' X 20'', signed in lower left side of paintin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Textured Jar by J. Gonzalez1655 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Textured Jar by J. Gonzalez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Textured Jar by Jose Gonzalez, signed on bottom by artist, features 4 rabbit quadrants, predominantly textured body, fluted rim,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Collection of New Mexico Pueblo Pottery1656 - Collection of New Mexico Pueblo Pottery
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Collection of New Mexico Native American Pueblo Pottery, largest measures 7''L, includes Tesuque Poster Painted pieces, Santa Clara, and Jemez
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Santo Domingo Pottery Jar1657 - Vintage Santo Domingo Pottery Jar
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Vintage Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Jar, measures 4'' x 6''D, rim area has been glued , flower motif, some scuffing of paint
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie1658 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie, slide measures 1.75'' x 1.5'', sterling tips, 42.13g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings1659 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings, measure .75''W x 1.25''L, 9.1g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring, Size 5.51659A - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring, Size 5.5
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring by Charley John, Size 5.5, measures 1.25''W, hallmarked CJ and stamped sterling, 4.55g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Sgraffito Jar by A. Gonzalez1660 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Sgraffito Jar by A. Gonzalez
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Phenomenal Mata Ortiz Polychrome Owl and Jack Rabbit Sgraffito Jar by Alejandro Gonzalez, signed on bottom by artist, in my opinion, one of the pretti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Bulgarian Troyan  Redware Pottery Condiment Set1661 - Bulgarian Troyan Redware Pottery Condiment Set
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Bulgarian Troyan Redware Pottery Condiment Set, vinegar bottle measures 6''H, 4 piece, Troyan pottery is considered the true Bulgarian potte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet1662 - Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet, older piece of Native American jewelry, sterling silver set with 1907 half dollar and 2 Mercury dimes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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6 Navajo Sterling Inlay Wedding Bands1663 - 6 Navajo Sterling Inlay Wedding Bands
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6 Native American Navajo Sterling Inlay Wedding Bands, measure .25''W, sizes included are 6.5, 7, 9, 10, and Two 10.75, 21.53g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Native American Isleta Pueblo Clay Madonna Statue1664 - Native American Isleta Pueblo Clay Madonna Statue
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Elegant Native American Isleta Pueblo Black on Black Clay Madonna Statue, measures 13''H x 3''W, signed Isleta on bottom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to greatguy31 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Sgraffito Jar by Jose Villa1665 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Sgraffito Jar by Jose Villa
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Sgraffito Jar by Jose Villa, signed on bottom by artist, beautiful colors, deer and parrot scene, lovely blue and peach backgrou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Hand Beaded Wood Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder1666 - Hand Beaded Wood Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Wood Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 10''H x 5''D, beautifully beaded in both warm and cool colors, Artist Bio: Ka...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Cherokee Pottery Bowl by Jackson1667 - Cherokee Pottery Bowl by Jackson
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Native American Cherokee Pottery Bowl by Jackson, stamped designs, bottom is signed ''Made by Jackson Cherokee'', measures 3'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Acoma Polychrome Parrot Jar, Signed1667A - Acoma Polychrome Parrot Jar, Signed
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Native American Acoma Polychrome Parrot Jar, Signed. Measures 4''H x 6''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Hopi Lidded Cylindrical Basket1668 - Vintage Hopi Lidded Cylindrical Basket
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Vintage Native American Hopi Lidded Cylindrical Basket, measures 4''H x 4.25''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Hummingbird Wedding Vase by Cruz Celia1669 - Mata Ortiz Hummingbird Wedding Vase by Cruz Celia
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Sweet Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Hummingbird Wedding Vase by Cruz Celia, signed on bottom by artist, measures 5''H x 3.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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San Juan Carved Bowl by Tomasita Montoya 1899-19781670 - San Juan Carved Bowl by Tomasita Montoya 1899-1978
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Small Native American Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Santa Clara Carved Shallow Bowl by Tomasita Montoya, signed on bottom by artist, measures 4''D x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Native American Hopi Basketry Tray1671 - Vintage Native American Hopi Basketry Tray
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Vintage Native American Hopi Basketry Tray, measures 11''D x 1.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Earrings1672 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Earrings, measures 2.25''L x .75''W, 9.4g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Clay Geometric Jar, Chela O1673 - Mata Ortiz Marbleized Clay Geometric Jar, Chela O
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Clay Geometric Jar by Chela O, signed on bottom by artist, measures 6'' x 4.5''D, Paquime' inspired design...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hand Beaded Wood Treasure Chest by Kills Thunder1674 - Hand Beaded Wood Treasure Chest by Kills Thunder
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Hand Beaded Wood Treasure Chest by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 5''L x 3.5''W x 3.5''H, beautifully beaded in both cool and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings by Patterson1675 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings by Patterson
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Earrings by Jimmie Patterson, hallmarked P and stamped sterling, measures 1.25''L x .75''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to bookloversd for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring by Nataan, Size 61676 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring by Nataan, Size 6
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring by Gene Nataan, Size 6, measures 1''L, hallmarked N and stamped sterling, 4.1g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Turtle Jar by Yoli Gonzalez1677 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Turtle Jar by Yoli Gonzalez
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Wonderful Mata Ortiz Polychrome Turtle Jar by Yoli Gonzalez, signed on bottom by artist, Paquime' inspired eye dazzler designs, measures 8'&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Southwestern Green Turquoise Bead Necklace1678 - Southwestern Green Turquoise Bead Necklace
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Southwestern Green Turquoise Bead Necklace, large and bold with a beautiful color of green beads ranging in size from 10mm to 23mm, measures 21'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Collection of Ethnic Beaded Jewelry1679 - Collection of Ethnic Beaded Jewelry
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Collection of Ethnic Beaded Jewelry, largest measures 10.5''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by D. Gonzalez1680 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by D. Gonzalez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Geometric Jar by Daniel Gonzalez, measures 9.5''H x 8.5''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Collection of Vintage Costume Jewelry, Some Silver1681 - Collection of Vintage Costume Jewelry, Some Silver
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Collection of Vintage Costume Jewelry, Some Silver, nice variety, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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