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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1950 Cochiti Pottery Storyteller Doll1882 - 1950 Cochiti Pottery Storyteller Doll
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1950 Native American Cochiti Pottery Storyteller Doll, measures 5'' x 4'' x 4'', has damage and has been glued, faint signat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to janehollis for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Briana Bejarano1882A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Briana Bejarano
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Lightning Rod Jar by Briana Bejarano, measures 6'' x 8'', signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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3 Miniature Cast Iron Advertising Skillets1883 - 3 Miniature Cast Iron Advertising Skillets
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3 Miniature Cast Iron Advertising Skillets, measure 6'' x 1'', Stallworth Furniture Co., McMahans, and South Dakota Pheasant Capitol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to janehollis for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by by Luis Ortiz1883A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by by Luis Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Clay Polychrome Jar by by Luis Ortiz, signed on bottom by artist, stylized feather designs, measures 7.5'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Oglala Sioux Print by Don Montileaux1884 - Oglala Sioux Print by Don Montileaux
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Native American Oglala Sioux Print ''Running Through the Camp'' by Don Montileaux, measures 13'' x 20'' and can roll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique East Coast Native American Sewing Basket1885 - Antique East Coast Native American Sewing Basket
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Antique East Coast Native American Lidded Sewing Basket, embellished with ribbons, measures 4'' x 6.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American San Juan Polychrome Pottery Basket1886 - Native American San Juan Polychrome Pottery Basket
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Native American San Juan Polychrome Pottery Basket, measures 5'' x 3.5'' x 3.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Honduran Carved Wooden Box, Mayan Motif1887 - Vintage Honduran Carved Wooden Box, Mayan Motif
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Vintage Honduran Carved Wooden Box, Mayan Motif, measures 8'' x 4'' x 5'', nice patina, carved on the bottom reads ''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sammysdad for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Antique Hopi Dance Basket1888 - Antique Hopi Dance Basket
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Antique Native American Hopi Dance Basket, measures 12'', damage to rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to janehollis for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Jar by Gonzalez1890 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Jar by Gonzalez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Jar by Daniel Gonzalez, measures 9.5''H x 7''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to doneill for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Quesada & Cota1890A - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Quesada & Cota
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbleized Clay Jar by Alejandra Cota and Ramon Quesada, measures 7.5''H x 6.5''D, features stylized feather d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Multi-Stone Overlay Earrings1891 - Navajo Sterling Multi-Stone Overlay Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Multi-Stone Overlay Earrings, measure 1''L x .5''W, stamped .925, 9.73g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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10 Buffalo Nickel Buttons1892 - 10 Buffalo Nickel Buttons
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10 Buffalo Nickel Buttons, measure .75''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mexican German Silver Rodeo Trophy Belt Buckle1893 - Mexican German Silver Rodeo Trophy Belt Buckle
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Mexican German Silver Rodeo Trophy Belt Buckle, measures 4'' x 5.5'', stamped Alpaca Mexico
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet1894 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Fabulous Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.25'' which includes opening x 7/8''W, 36.33g in total...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to SevernSound for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Betty Quesada1895 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Betty Quesada
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Betty Quesada, Niece to the original Potter of Mata Ortiz Pottery Juan Quasada) this wonderful piece with its eye dazzler
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Pima Stairstep Cylindrical Basket1896 - Antique Pima Stairstep Cylindrical Basket
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Antique Native American Pima Stairstep Cylindrical Basket, measures 7.5''D x 5.5''H, damage to rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Myrna Hernandez1897 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Myrna Hernandez
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Directional Jar by Myrna Hernandez, measures 7.5''H x 5''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Historic Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl1897A - Historic Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl
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Historic Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl, measures 2.25'' x 4.25''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Tigua Black on White Fetish Bowl, Lucila F. Rodela1899 - Tigua Black on White Fetish Bowl, Lucila F. Rodela
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Vintage Native American Tigua Black on White Fetish Bowl by Lucila F. Rodela from the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo in Texas., measures 4.5''H x 7&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Jar by Alejandra Soto1900 - Mata Ortiz Jar by Alejandra Soto
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Mata Ortiz Jar by Alejandra Soto, measures 7''H x 5''D, signed on bottom by artist, features both geometric and abstract designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Jade Bangle Bracelet1901 - Jade Bangle Bracelet
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Lovely Jade Bangle Bracelet, measures 3.25''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Tomasa Mora1904 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Tomasa Mora
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Mata Ortiz Stylized Feather Polychrome Jar by Tomasa Mora, signed on bottom by artist, measures 9''H x 7.25''D, textured neck, flare...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to PolyChrome for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets1905 - Mexican Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets
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Mexican Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets, measure 2.25''D, 88.55g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Pr Navajo Sterling Silver Rings, Size 7.751906 - Pr Navajo Sterling Silver Rings, Size 7.75
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Pr Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Rings, Size 7.75, 1.5''L and .5''L, both weigh 13.37g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet1907 - Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 5.5'' which includes opening x .5''W, features 5 beauti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace1908 - Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace
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Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace, measures 18'' end to end, beautiful colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pin1908A - Navajo Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pin
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pin, measures 2.5'' x 1.25'', 8.26g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1921 Morgan Silver Dollar1909 - 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1921 Morgan Silver Dollar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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2 Pr Sterling Turquoise Earrings1909A - 2 Pr Sterling Turquoise Earrings
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2 Pr Sterling Turquoise Earrings, one pair is Native American Navajo and the other pair is stamped Mexico, 13.87g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Collection of Mexican Sterling and Alpaca Jewelry1910A - Collection of Mexican Sterling and Alpaca Jewelry
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Collection of Mexican Sterling and Alpaca Jewelry, largest cuff bracelet measures 7.5'' inside which includes opening x 2.5''W, this...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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2 Mexican Necklaces, 1 Sterling and 1 Silverplated1911 - 2 Mexican Necklaces, 1 Sterling and 1 Silverplated
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2 Mexican Necklaces, 1 Sterling and 1 Silverplated, longest (silverplated) measures 31.5'' end to end, sterling bead necklace weighs 31.9g i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Central American Pottery Mask1912 - Central American Pottery Mask
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Central American Pottery Mask, measures 10'' x 7'', beautifully painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pr Navajo Hand Carved Kachinas, Owl & Chasing Star1913 - Pr Navajo Hand Carved Kachinas, Owl & Chasing Star
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Pr Navajo Hand Carved Kachinas, Owl & Chasing Star, largest measure 8''H, Owl is signed on bottom V.C. and Chasing (Chassing) Star is si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage 1950 Tooled Leather Bag1914 - Vintage 1950 Tooled Leather Bag
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Vintage 1950 Tooled Leather Bag. Has a snap front closure flap, a back open pocket, 2 inner compartments for change and money just under the flap, 2 o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to wgorton0901 for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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1950's Linocut Signed and Numbered Prints, A Chuka1915 - 1950's Linocut Signed and Numbered Prints, A Chuka
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Nine 1950's Linocut Signed and Numbered Block Prints by Arizona Artist Andy Chuka (1898-1972), never framed, matted visuals measures 10''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Sunlite 6 String Classic Spanish Guitar1916 - Sunlite 6 String Classic Spanish Guitar
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Sunlite Handcrafted Classic Spanish Guitar, 6 string, label reads ''Sunlite Handcrafted Guitars No. GCN-1610-BK Sunlite Industrial Corp. U.S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pair of Cowboy Leather Clip On Cell Phone Holders1917 - Pair of Cowboy Leather Clip On Cell Phone Holders
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Pair of Cowboy Leather Clip On Cell Phone Holders. We have a black leather hand tooled case adorned with metal steer and pins, and a Cowgirl's B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 55.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Small Ceramic and Rhinestone Picture Frame1918 - Small Ceramic and Rhinestone Picture Frame
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Small Ceramic and Rhinestone Picture Frame. Sweet piece would hold a 2.5'' x 3.5'' picture. the oval and corners of this frame are a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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San Blas Kuna Indian Mola Tote Bag1918A - San Blas Kuna Indian Mola Tote Bag
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San Blas Kuna Indian Mola Tote Bag, black bag with beautiful designs, vibrant colors, measures 17''W x 5''Deep x 15''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Collection of Devotional Jewelry1919 - Collection of Devotional Jewelry
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Collection of Devotional Jewelry, includes 2 rosaries, 4 bracelets, and one locket necklace, longest measures 24''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Tribal Turquoise Beaded Necklace1920 - Tribal Turquoise Beaded Necklace
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Tribal Turquoise Beaded Necklace, beautiful necklace, very flattering on, hand crafted in Nepal, measaures 19'' end to end x 1''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Sterling Silver Bracelet1921 - Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Sterling Silver Bracelet, very nice basket weave design, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 1''W, 48.23g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Carved Black Marble Jewelry Box1922 - Carved Black Marble Jewelry Box
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Carved Black Marble Jewelry Box, measures 6''L x 4''W x 3.5''H, flower and leaf motif, nice weight
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to doctord for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet1923 - Vintage Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Vintage Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet, older piece of Native American jewelry, no hallmarks, sterling silver set
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Southwestern Green Howlite Necklace1924 - Southwestern Green Howlite Necklace
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Southwestern Green Howlite Necklace, apple green in color and measures 21'' end to end, longest Howlite piece measures 1.5'', very a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to sueklap for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings1925 - Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Earrings, measure 2.75''L x .75''W, 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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Vintage Chippewa Birch Bark Basket1926 - Vintage Chippewa Birch Bark Basket
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Vintage Native American Chippewa Birch Bark Basket, measures 10''W x 5.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Four 1940's Santo Domingo Pottery Miniatures1927 - Four 1940's Santo Domingo Pottery Miniatures
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Four 1940's Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Miniatures, largest measures 6''H x 4''W x 3''D, includes wedding vase...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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2 Books on American Indian Art & Artifacts1928 - 2 Books on American Indian Art & Artifacts
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2 Books on American Indian Art & Artifacts. #1 paperback book titled ''American Indian Artifact Price Guide'' Copyrighted in 197...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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