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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Apple Green Jade Necklace1929 - Apple Green Jade Necklace
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Apple Green Jade Necklace, hand knotted 45'' of 8mm jade beads, opera length necklace, knotting between each bead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Clip-On Earrings1930 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Clip-On Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Clip-On Earrings, measure 1''W x 1.25''L, 9.8g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring, Size 111931 - Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring, Size 11
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Ring, Size 11, measures .75''L, 12.96g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Clip-on Earrings1932 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Clip-on Earrings
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Clip-on Earrings, measure 2.5''L x .75''W, inlay includes malachite, turquoise, red shell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Large Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band, Sz 14.51933 - Large Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band, Sz 14.5
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Large Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Wedding Band Size 14.5, measures .5''W, stamped sterling, 10.14g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Old Revival Style Silver Turquoise Bracelet1934 - Navajo Old Revival Style Silver Turquoise Bracelet
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Native American Navajo Old Revival Style Silver Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.25'' which includes opening x .75''W, great lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Pendleton Style Fleece Lap Robe1935 - Pendleton Style Fleece Lap Robe
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Pendleton Style Fleece Lap Robe, measures 45''W x 56''L, beautiful vibrant warm colors, needs to be cleaned
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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OptiVisor Optical Glass Binocular Magnifier1936 - OptiVisor Optical Glass Binocular Magnifier
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OptiVisor Optical Glass Binocular Magnifier by Donegan Optical, in original box
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Jalisco Hand Painted Clay Tile1937 - Vintage Mexican Jalisco Hand Painted Clay Tile
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Vintage Mexican Jalisco Hand Painted Clay Tile, measures 7.5'' x 7.5'', bird and flower motif
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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RangeBooster N USB Adapter1938 - RangeBooster N USB Adapter
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RangeBooster N USB Adapter with USB cord, Installation disk and still in its box. You can boost your WIFI connection for greater reception.
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Original Oil on Rolled Canvas1939 - Original Oil on Rolled Canvas
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Original Oil on Rolled Canvas, measures 23''L x 14''W, beautiful serene pond landscape
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1960 Casas Grandes Man Effigy Hooded Pottery Bowl1940 - 1960 Casas Grandes Man Effigy Hooded Pottery Bowl
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1960 Casas Grandes Effigy Pot, measures 6''H x 7''W. From the Juan Quezada Revival Era of Casas Grande Prehistoric Pottery Reproduc...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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1950's Native American Acoma Pottery Vase1941 - 1950's Native American Acoma Pottery Vase
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Beautiful 1950's Native American Acoma Pottery Vase by E.V., signed on bottom of jar, measures 7''H x 5.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Acoma Lidded Heart Shaped Box by Sharon Lewis1942 - Acoma Lidded Heart Shaped Box by Sharon Lewis
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Native American Acoma Lidded Heart Shaped Box by Sharon Lewis (Lucy Lewis' granddaughter), measures 7''L x 6''W x 2''H, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1950 Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket1943 - 1950 Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket
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1950's Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Basket, measures 4''L x 4''H, flower motif
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins1944 - Vintage Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins
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Vintage Native American Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins, measure 11''L x 4''W x 4''H, stiff leather, feather embellishments o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Prehistoric Polychrome Casas Grandes Villa Ahumada  Bowl1945 - Prehistoric Polychrome Casas Grandes Villa Ahumada Bowl
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Prehistoric Casas Grandes Villa Ahumada Wind Pattern Polychrome Bowl, has two small handles with suspension holes, measures 5''H x 6'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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San Ildefonso Black on Black Jar by R.& J. Aguilar1946 - San Ildefonso Black on Black Jar by R.& J. Aguilar
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Native American San Ildefonso Black on Black Jar by Rosalie & Joe Aguilar, measures 3'' x 4'', signed on bottom by artists '...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Cast Iron Cross1947 - Cast Iron Cross
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Cast Iron Cross, measures 7''H x 4''W
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1950 Native American Acoma Polychrome Pottery Bowl1948 - 1950 Native American Acoma Polychrome Pottery Bowl
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1950's Native American Acoma Polychrome Pottery Bowl, measures 4''H x 7''D, damage on bottom of bowl (see picture), signed Acoma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket1949 - 1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket
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1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket, measures 5''H x 4''D
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Native American Navajo Wedding Basket1950 - Native American Navajo Wedding Basket
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Native American Navajo Wedding Basket, measures 9.5''D x 2''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Isleta Pottery Jar by Mary Jojola1951 - Native American Isleta Pottery Jar by Mary Jojola
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Native American Isleta Polychrome Pottery Jar by Mary Jojola, measures 1.75''H x 3''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sun God Kachina Signed by Artist Nelson1952 - Navajo Sun God Kachina Signed by Artist Nelson
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Native American Navajo Sun Face Kachina signed by artist Nelson. Adorned with feathers, leather, shells and fur this piece stands 16'' tall ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Wooden Tribal Mask Hand Painted by Kills Thunder1953 - Wooden Tribal Mask Hand Painted by Kills Thunder
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Wooden Tribal Mask Hand Painted by Kills Thunder, measures 9'' x 18''L, yellow shell tab bead accents
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1950's Acoma Black on White Jar1954 - 1950's Acoma Black on White Jar
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1950's Native American Acoma Black on White Jar, measures 2'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket1955 - 1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket
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1940's Native American Santa Clara Pottery Basket, measures 4''H x 5''D, flower motif, nice thick walls
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Rare Prehistoric Casas Grande Ramos Black on Black Jar1956 - Rare Prehistoric Casas Grande Ramos Black on Black Jar
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Rare Prehistoric Casas Grande Ramos Black on Black Jar, pedestal based olla with suspension holes 1250-1500AD, found February 27, 1968, 2 rim chips,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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1940's Native American Santo Domingo Bowl1957 - 1940's Native American Santo Domingo Bowl
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1940's Native American Santo Domingo Bowl, measures 2'' x 5''D, lovely fluted rim, flower motif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite & Coral Earrings1958 - Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite & Coral Earrings
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Malachite & Coral Concho Earrings, measure 3''L x 1.25''W, stamped sterling and halmarked...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Lakota Sioux Pin by Michael Little Elk (d.2013/14)1958A - Lakota Sioux Pin by Michael Little Elk (d.2013/14)
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Native American Lakota Sioux Sterling Multi-Stone Peace Pipe Pin, signed ML Elk, measures 4''L x 2'', 20.07g, Artist Bio: ''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Inlay Earrings by F. & L. Yazzie1958B - Navajo Sterling Inlay Earrings by F. & L. Yazzie
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Stunning Native American Navajo Sterling Inlay Earrings by Franck & Louise Yazzie, hallmarked FY and stamped Navajo and Sterling, inlay includes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Channel Inlay Bracelet, Ted Tsadiase1959 - Zuni Sterling Channel Inlay Bracelet, Ted Tsadiase
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Native American Zuni Sterling Channel Inlay Bracelet by Ted Tsadiase, inside measures 6.75'' which includes opening x .5''W, inlay i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Sterling Silver Cross Earrings1960 - Sterling Silver Cross Earrings
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Sterling Silver Cross Earrings, measure 1'' x 1.5'', stamped .925, stamped details, 7.94g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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White Branch Coral Necklace & Bracelet, 14Kt Clasp1961 - White Branch Coral Necklace & Bracelet, 14Kt Clasp
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Gump's White Branch Coral Necklace & Bracelet, 14Kt Clasp, necklace measures 28'' end to end, clasp is stamped Gump's H.K. 14Kt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Cross Earrings1962 - Sterling Silver Turquoise Cross Earrings
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Cross Earrings, measure 1'' x 1'', 9.92g in total wt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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African Carved Alabaster Lidded Box1963 - African Carved Alabaster Lidded Box
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African Carved Alabaster Lidded Box, measures 4''L x 3''W x 1.5''H, paper label on bottom reads ''Swahili Imports, I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Signed & Numbered Print by Jacque Evans1964 - Signed & Numbered Print by Jacque Evans
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Signed & Numbered Print by Jacque Evans. Numbered 19/650 This depicts 3 Native American drummers. It measures approx. 30''H x 22'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Original Navajo Painting by J. Secatero 1945-20101965 - Original Navajo Painting by J. Secatero 1945-2010
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1967 Original Native American Navajo Painting by J. Secatero 1945-2010, signed and dated in lower left corner, measures 32''L x 20''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to janehollis for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Signed Numbered Limited Edition Photographic Print1966 - Signed Numbered Limited Edition Photographic Print
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Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Photographic Print by Bob Lansing. Titled ''Navajo Pottery'' it is # 106 of 1000. This print m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Howard Terpning Framed and Matted Print1967 - Howard Terpning Framed and Matted Print
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Howard Terpning Framed and Matted Print ''The Long Shot'', measures 16'' x 15'', Artist Bio: Howard Terpning (born N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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1940-1950 Acoma Bowl1968 - 1940-1950 Acoma Bowl
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1940-1950 Native American Acoma Bowl, measures 8''D x 3''H, signed on bottom by artist, fluted rim, chip on rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Maricopa Human Effigy by Dorothea Sunn-Avery1969 - Maricopa Human Effigy by Dorothea Sunn-Avery
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Native American Maricopa Red-on-Buff Pottery Human Effigy (Hohokam Style) by Dorothea Sunn-Avery, measures 7''H x 4''W, missing nose...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vintage Jicarilla Apache Tri-Colored Basket1970 - Vintage Jicarilla Apache Tri-Colored Basket
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Vintage Native American Jicarilla Apache Tri-Colored Basket, measures 12''D x 4''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Santa Clara Polychrome Miniature Jar by M. Vigil1971 - Santa Clara Polychrome Miniature Jar by M. Vigil
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Native American Santa Clara Polychrome Miniature Geometric Jar by Minnie Vigil, measures 2''H x 3''D, signed on bottom by artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Mono Paiute Doll's Cradleboard1972 - Native American Mono Paiute Doll's Cradleboard
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Native American Mono Paiute Doll's Cradleboard, woven basketry, embellished with beads, measures 12.5''L x 7''W x 6''Deep
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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3 Matted Religous Prints by Delgado1973 - 3 Matted Religous Prints by Delgado
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3 Matted Religous Prints by Delgado. #1 Madona and Child, #2 St. George & the Dragon, & #3 Our Lady of Guadalupe. These prints measure appro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1920's Native American San Juan Pottery Pitcher1973A - 1920's Native American San Juan Pottery Pitcher
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1920's Native American San Juan Pottery Pitcher, measures 4.5''H x 3.5''D, chip under spout
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Honey Onyx Bighorn Ram Fetish1974 - Honey Onyx Bighorn Ram Fetish
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Honey Onyx Bighorn Ram Fetish, stunning color, measures 2''L x 1.5''H x 1.5''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Small Ethnic Laquered Lidded Trinket Box1975 - Small Ethnic Laquered Lidded Trinket Box
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Small Ethnic Laquered Lidded Trinket Box, red velvet lined, hinged lid, velvet lined base, measures 3''D x 1.5''H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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