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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Original South American Folk Art Painting, Sirenia1800 - Original South American Folk Art Painting, Sirenia
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1989 Original South American Folk Art Painting by Sirenia, measures 7.5''L x 5''W, village river scene, vibrant colors, on artist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Lizard Pot by Jose Villa1801 - Mata Ortiz Lizard Pot by Jose Villa
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Mata Ortiz Lizard Pot by Jose Villa, signed on bottom by artist, with stand. This unique piece has an unusual pulled spout, beautiful green lizards sk
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1977 Hopi Ogre Kachina by James Lee Fraijo1802 - 1977 Hopi Ogre Kachina by James Lee Fraijo
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June 27, 1977 Native American Hopi Ogre Kachina by James Lee Fraijo, carved from cottonwood, measures 9.5''H x 4.5''W, signed and da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Original Acrylic  Painting by Kills Thunder1802A - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original Colorful Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder. This sweet piece measures approx. 20'' x 20'' and depicts a cat in a pink butte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Cloisonne Bonsai Tree & Peacock Figurine1803 - Antique Cloisonne Bonsai Tree & Peacock Figurine
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Fabulous Antique Chinese Cloisonne Bonsai Tree & Peacock Figurine, measures 2.5'' x 3''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Serrated Diamond Eye Dazzler Textile Rug1804 - Navajo Serrated Diamond Eye Dazzler Textile Rug
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Native American Navajo Serrated Diamond Eye Dazzler Textile Rug, natural dye, measures 48'' x 60''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Southwest Turquoise Heishi & Silver Cross Necklace1805 - Southwest Turquoise Heishi & Silver Cross Necklace
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Southwestern Turquoise Heishi & Silver Cross Necklace, turquoise heishi bead necklace measures 22'' end to end, sterling cross is stampe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Lizard Jar by Esmeralda Martinez Heras1805A - Mata Ortiz Lizard Jar by Esmeralda Martinez Heras
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Mata Ortiz Lizard Jar by Esmeralda Martinez Heras, measures 10.5''H x 7.5''D, black lizards running all over this beauty, stylized f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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3 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings1806 - 3 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings
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3 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings, large bold and beautiful, largest pair measures 2'' x 1'', 68g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of 3 Carved Stone Animal Fetishes1807 - Collection of 3 Carved Stone Animal Fetishes
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Collection of 3 Carved Stone Animal Fetishes, largest measures 1'' x 2''L, includes Unakite frog, Onyx burro, and Unakite sea turtle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Collection of 7 Sterling Silver Cross Pendants1808 - Collection of 7 Sterling Silver Cross Pendants
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Collection of 7 Sterling Silver Devotional Cross Pendants, great wholesale lot of sterling silver pendants, largest measures 1.5'' x 1'&...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver Ring, Size 81809 - Mexican Sterling Silver Ring, Size 8
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Elegant Mexican Sterling Silver Ring, Size 8, large domed convex, hallmarked and stamped Hecho en Mexico, measures 1.25'' X .5'', 10...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Pill Box1810 - Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Pill Box
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Precious Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Pill Box, measures 1'' x .75'', stamped Hecho en Mexico .925 and has mine hallmark #2, ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1950's Italian Sterling Silver Angelfish Pin1811 - 1950's Italian Sterling Silver Angelfish Pin
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1950's Italian Sterling Silver Angelfish Pin, hallmarked, measures 3''H x 2''W, 14.76g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Figural Jar by Nancy Heras Cota1811A - Mata Ortiz Figural Jar by Nancy Heras Cota
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Mata Ortiz Figural Jar by Nancy Heras Cota, measures 10''H x 7''D, signed on bottom by artist, features human figures holding fish a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Taxco Sterling Silver Storyteller Cross Pendant1812 - Taxco Sterling Silver Storyteller Cross Pendant
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Taxco Sterling Silver Storyteller Cross Pendant, large sterling cross with burro, cactus, and casa, beautiful craftsmanship, stamped and hallmarked .9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace1812A - Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
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Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace, vintage necklace all sterling silver, woven chain measures 19'' end to end and is stamped .925 Italy...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet1813 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1''W, 15.14g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Turquoise Cross Necklace & Earrings1814 - Zuni Sterling Turquoise Cross Necklace & Earrings
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Native American Zuni Sterling Turquoise Cross Necklace & Earrings, delicate set of needlepoint turquoise, cross pendant necklace and turquoise c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Zuni Picasso Marble Badger Fetish by Tim Lementino1815 - Zuni Picasso Marble Badger Fetish by Tim Lementino
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Native American Zuni Carved Picasso Marble Badger Fetish by Tim Lementino, hallmarked on bottom of fetish by artist, turquoise eyes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Sterling Sailfish Pin Pendant1816 - Vintage Mexican Sterling Sailfish Pin Pendant
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Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Sailfish Pin Pendant, fish has turquoise eye, measures 3''L x 1.5''H, stamped Hecho en Mexico .925 a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Textured Jar by Sanbbry1816A - Mata Ortiz Textured Jar by Sanbbry
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Mata Ortiz Textured Jar by Sanbbry, measures 4.5'' x 6.5''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Zuni Silver & Pink Mother of Pearl Watch Band1817 - Zuni Silver & Pink Mother of Pearl Watch Band
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver and Pink Mother of Pearl Watch Band, tips measure 1''L x .25''W, 10.79g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Original Cherokee Painting by Virginia A. Stroud1818 - Original Cherokee Painting by Virginia A. Stroud
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Original Gouache Native American Cherokee Painting ''The Talk'' by Virginia A. Stroud, visual measures 7.25'' x 9.25'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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4 New Riker Display Boxes1819 - 4 New Riker Display Boxes
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4 New Riker Display Boxes, sizes included are: 4.25''W x 5.25''L x .75''H, 5''W x 6.25''L x .75''H, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elfida de Bugarini1819A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elfida de Bugarini
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Stunning Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Elfida de Bugarini, bright vibrant colors, measures 10.5''H x 8''W, signed on bottom of jar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Antique Wm. J. Murdock Edison Radio Receiver1820 - Antique Wm. J. Murdock Edison Radio Receiver
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Antique Wm. J. Murdock Chelsea, Mass. Edison Radio Receiver, measures 18'' x 19'', wood base, comes with metal I.D. tag, Gallena Cry...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1930 Navajo Ganado Red Traditional Textile Rug1821 - 1930 Navajo Ganado Red Traditional Textile Rug
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1930 Native American Navajo Ganado Red Traditional Textile Rug, measures 74''L x 44''W, no bleeding, selvage damage, some lightning ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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1936 Airline Indian Head Radio1822 - 1936 Airline Indian Head Radio
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1936 Airline Indian Head Radio, does run, bakelite face cover and knob, maple wood case, 4-tube, measures 10.25''L x 5.75''W x 7.25&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Hummingbird & Butterfly Jar by Ortiz1822A - Mata Ortiz Hummingbird & Butterfly Jar by Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Hummingbird & Butterfly Sgraffito Jar by Chela Ortiz, measures 3.5'' x 6.5''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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''
Bidding Has Concluded
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'', ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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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