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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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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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Small Apache Burden Basket1864 - Small Apache Burden Basket
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Small Native American Apache Burden Basket, measures 10''L x 5.5''W, tin jingles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pr of March 1989 Rich Red Owl Prints1865 - Pr of March 1989 Rich Red Owl Prints
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Pr of Native American March 1989 Rich Red Owl (b. 1940) Prints, can be rolled to ship, Artist Bio: ''Born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Sou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Stunning Garnet Necklace1866 - Stunning Garnet Necklace
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Stunning Garnet Necklace, measures 20'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Earrings1867 - 2 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Earrings
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2 Pairs Mexican Sterling Silver Earrings, measure 1'', both are hallmarked, the black onyx earrings are for pierced and the red earrings are...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie1868 - Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie, slide measures 2''L x 1.5''W, sterling tips, 27.39g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Southwestern Green Turquoise Necklace1869 - Southwestern Green Turquoise Necklace
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Southwestern Green Turquoise Necklace, beautiful color, large disc rondelle beads ranging in size from 10mm to 23mm, measures 21'' end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Naja Necklace1870 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Naja Necklace
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Naja Necklace, sandcast sterling silver naja pendant set with a natural turquoise cabochon, measures 1.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Onyx Watch Band by Robert Becenti1871 - Navajo Sterling Onyx Watch Band by Robert Becenti
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Native American Navajo Sterling Onyx Watch Band by Robert Becenti, tips measure 1''L x 5/8''W, hallmarked RB and stamped sterling, 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver CZ & Onyx Ring, Size 81872 - Navajo Sterling Silver CZ & Onyx Ring, Size 8
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver CZ & Onyx Ring, Size 8, measures 1/8''W, 2.73g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Kingman Turquoise Bracelet by James Shay1873 - Navajo Sterling Kingman Turquoise Bracelet by James Shay
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Stunning Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Bracelet by James Shay, inside measures 7'' which includes opening x .75&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Bold Tribal Necklace1874 - Bold Tribal Necklace
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Bold Tribal Necklace, crushed turquoise, coral, and jasper cobochons, turquoise and coral beads, very flattering necklace on, measures 18'' ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Marbleized Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Luis Ortiz1874A - Marbleized Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Marbleized Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Luis Ortiz. With its striking Turkey designs, this piece measures approx. 11''T x 9''W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Collection of Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants1875 - Collection of Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants
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Collection of Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants, includes necklaces with interchangeable pendants, longest measures 17'' end to end, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Overlay Clip-On Earrings1876 - Zuni Sterling Silver Overlay Clip-On Earrings
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Overlay Clip-On Earrings, measure 1'' x .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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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Pendant Necklace1877 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Pendant Necklace
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Coral Pendant Necklace by Robert Becenti, measures 18'' end to end, pendant measures 1.5''L, hallmarked RB...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Black Widow Jar by Enriquez1877A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Black Widow Jar by Enriquez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Black Widow Jar by Tito Enriquez, measures 6''H x 6.25''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie1878 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bolo Tie, slide measures 2.5'' x 2'', sterling tips, 32.55g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Coral Watch Band by Largo1879 - Navajo Sterling Silver Coral Watch Band by Largo
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Coral Watch Band by Jeff Largo, measures 5'' end to end, tips measure .75''L x 75''W,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Opal Necklace by James Shay1880 - Navajo Sterling Opal Necklace by James Shay
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Native American Navajo Sterling Opal Necklace by James Shay, stunning opal set in sterling silver, hallmarked JS and stamped .925, pendant measures 1.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to doneill for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Tesuque Bird Bowl1881 - Tesuque Bird Bowl
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Native American Tesuque Bird Bowl, measures 4'' x 2.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to janehollis for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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