Desert West Auction November 12, 2020

Auction Details

November 12 will be our next auction, starting at 4pm in the afternoon.

These estate items are basically from New Mexico & our surrounding states of Arizona, Colorado & California. We will be featuring Hopi Kachinas, Pueblo Pottery, Navajo Rugs, Folk Art, Jewelry, Arrowheads, Baskets, Traditional Rattles, Spears, Bow & Arrows some with Quivers, and Traditional Art; including some Folk Art. There are many unusual items for your viewing pleasure and auction experience. Enjoy, have fun!

Remember in accordance with New Mexico
Rules & Regulations, we will have Closed Gallery until further notification. Only the Auctioneer & Clerks will be present. We will take Absentee Bids, Phone Bids, & Email Bids. If you would like to Preview this Auction, Call & Make An Appointment 1-575-536-9353. Remember to Wear a Mask, & Practice Distancing Yourself From Others when you come to look at the items.

Good Luck & Good Bidding!!

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Native American Hopi Blue and Red Sifter Basket1000 - Native American Hopi Blue and Red Sifter Basket
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Native American Hopi Blue and Red Sifter Basket, measures 3''H x 10''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Scrimshaw Knife and Carved Ivory Tie Clasp1001 - Scrimshaw Knife and Carved Ivory Tie Clasp
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Scrimshaw Knife and Carved Ivory Whale Tie Clasp, longest measures 1'' x 2''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to ellenod for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Medicine Wheel with Peace Pipe1002 - Native American Medicine Wheel with Peace Pipe
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Native American Chippewa Medicine Wheel with Peace Pipe by Alton R. Nordwall (b. June 5, 1927), measures 20''D, pipe measures 25''L ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to Larryzeus for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Heishi Choker Necklace1003 - Vintage Navajo Sterling Heishi Choker Necklace
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Heishi Choker Necklace, measures 16''L end to end, embellished with sterling silver hollow beads and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Zuni Carved Red Shell Fish Fetish1004 - Zuni Carved Red Shell Fish Fetish
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Native American Zuni Carved Red Shell Fish Fetish, measures 2''L x .75''H, turquoise eyes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Pottery Duck by Erma Kalestewa Homer1005 - Zuni Pottery Duck by Erma Kalestewa Homer
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Native American Zuni Pottery Duck by Erma Kalestewa Homer, measures 2''H x 2.75''L, has artist's initials on the bottom, FYI: &#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Twizzler for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Coral Ring1006 - Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Coral Ring
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Native American Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Turquoise Coral Ring, Size 7.5, measures .25''W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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2 Anasazi Traders Ceramic Decorative Plates1007 - 2 Anasazi Traders Ceramic Decorative Plates
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2 Anasazi Traders Ceramic Decorative Plates, measures 11''D, Mimbres Designs, Turtle and Rabbit, for decorative use only
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Historic Isleta Micaceous Clay Pottery Bowl1008 - Historic Isleta Micaceous Clay Pottery Bowl
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Historic Native American Isleta Micaceous Clay Pottery Bowl, measures 3.5'' x 5.5'', some pitting, chip in rim, looks like an ink st...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to ppp12_ for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi Choker Necklace1009 - Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi Choker Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi Choker Necklace, measures 13''L end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Sterling Silver & Copper Cuff Bracelet1010 - Sterling Silver & Copper Cuff Bracelet
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Sterling Silver & Copper Cuff Bracelet, inside measures 7'' which includes the gap x .5''W, total gram weight of 30.2g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to ehbrook for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Pre Columbian Pottery Cup1011 - Pre Columbian Pottery Cup
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Pre Columbian Pottery Cup/Crucible, measures 1.5'' x 3''D, chipping in rim, thick walled piece of pottery
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Zuni Beaded Hair Combs1012 - Native American Zuni Beaded Hair Combs
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Native American Zuni Beaded Hair Combs, measures 2'' x 3.5'', one of the combs is missing 2 teeth
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Santa Clara Carved Avanyu Pottery Bowl, M. Tafoya1013 - Santa Clara Carved Avanyu Pottery Bowl, M. Tafoya
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Historic Santa Clara Carved Avanyu Pottery Bowl by Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001), measures 5'' x 9'' and is signed on the bottom, has ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Marmot for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Set of 2 Navajo Wool Ankle Dance Bells1014 - Set of 2 Navajo Wool Ankle Dance Bells
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Set of 2 Native American Navajo Wool Ankle Dance Bells, measure 1'' x 7'', leather ties
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Isleta Pueblo Pottery Seed Jar by Diane Wade1015 - Isleta Pueblo Pottery Seed Jar by Diane Wade
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Native American Isleta Pueblo Pottery Seed Jar by Diane Wade, measures 2'' x 3'' and is signed on the bottom, nice thick walled piec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Laguna Pueblo Gourd Rattle1016 - Native American Laguna Pueblo Gourd Rattle
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Native American Laguna Pueblo Gourd Rattle, measures 4'' x 9'', rain cloud motif, beautifully hand painted, wood handle, Laguna Pueb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to L9407G for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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2 Hopi Hand Painted Gourd Baby Rattles1017 - 2 Hopi Hand Painted Gourd Baby Rattles
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2 Native American Hopi Hand Painted Gourd Baby Rattles, measure 4''L x 1.5''D, wood handles, beautiful vibrant colors and designs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to quailrun for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi & Turquoise Choker1018 - Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi & Turquoise Choker
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Native American Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi & Turquoise Nugget Choker Necklace, measures 14''L end to end, silver clasp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Gold Tie Clasp Bar1019 - Vintage Gold Tie Clasp Bar
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Vintage Gold Tie Clasp Bar, measures 3''L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Historic Native American Zuni Pueblo Pottery Bowl1020 - Historic Native American Zuni Pueblo Pottery Bowl
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Historic Native American Zuni Pueblo Pottery Bowl, measures 6'' x 6'', has been glued, hand coiled, missing piece on one of the deer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to ppp12_ for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1800s Trade Bead Necklace1021 - 1800s Trade Bead Necklace
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1800s Trade Bead Necklace, strung on raffia, measures 24''L end to end, beads measure .25''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to johnmanygo.. for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Tarahumara Pottery Jar1022 - Vintage Mexican Tarahumara Pottery Jar
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Vintage Mexican Tarahumara Pottery Jar, measures 3.5'' x 4.5'', flower motif, some scuffing and small nips in rim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi & Turquoise Choker1023 - Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi & Turquoise Choker
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Native American Santo Domingo Pen Shell Heishi & Turquoise Nugget Choker, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, adjustable choker with no clasp, measures 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to silvercoda for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Druzy Agate Ring, Size 7.51024 - Druzy Agate Ring, Size 7.5
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Druzy Agate Ring, Size 7.5, measures 1''L x .75''
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Robert Wesley Amick Framed Print1025 - Robert Wesley Amick Framed Print
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Robert Wesley Amick Framed Print ''The Enchanted Pool'', overall measurement of 20'' x 26'', FYI: ''Robert W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Set of 4 Anasazi Traders Ceramic Cups1026 - Set of 4 Anasazi Traders Ceramic Cups
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Set of 4 Anasazi Traders Ceramic Cups, each measures 4'' x 5'' x 3.25'', dishwasher and microwave safe, kachina dancers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to JKomraus for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Set of 3 Abalone Shells1027 - Set of 3 Abalone Shells
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Set of 3 Abalone Shells, largest measures 6'' x 7''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hopi Aholi Kachina by Wally Navasie1027A - Hopi Aholi Kachina by Wally Navasie
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Native American Hopi Aholi Kachina by Wally Navasie, measures 2'' x 6'' x 2'' and is signed on the bottom, topknot feathers ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Historic Native American Hopi Pottery Bowl1028 - Historic Native American Hopi Pottery Bowl
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Historic Native American Hopi Pottery Bowl, Wind Pattern, measures 2.5'' x 3.5'', paint loss, chip in rim, nicks
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Alaskan Birch Bark Basket1029 - Alaskan Birch Bark Basket
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Vintage Alaskan Birch Bark Basket, measures 5'' x 7'', negative star and diamond motif, the base is loose
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Antique/Vintage Native American Carved Wood Canoe1030 - Antique/Vintage Native American Carved Wood Canoe
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Antique/Vintage Native American Carved Wood Canoe, measures 19''L x 3.5'' x 3'', hand painted, comes with 2 small wood oars
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Cree Lidded Birch Bark Basket1031 - Native American Cree Lidded Birch Bark Basket
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Native American Cree Lidded Birch Bark Basket, measures 5'' x 6'', birch bark handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Miniature Parfleche Banner1032 - Native American Miniature Parfleche Banner
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Native American Plains Indian Hand Painted Miniature Parfleche Banner, measures 7.5'' x 8'', 6 pointed star design
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2 Antique Wood Textile Mill Bobbins1033 - 2 Antique Wood Textile Mill Bobbins
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2 Antique Wood Textile Mill Bobbins, Victorian Era, measure 6''L x 1''W, copper caps on two ends
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Historic Native American Tesuque Pottery Bird1034 - Historic Native American Tesuque Pottery Bird
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Historic Native American Tesuque Pottery Bird Dish, measures 8'' x 4'' x 1.5'', does have smeared paint
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Santo Domingo Graduated Heishi Bead Necklace1035 - Santo Domingo Graduated Heishi Bead Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Graduated Shell Heishi Bead Choker Necklace, measures 14''L end to end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Acoma Eye Dazzler Pottery Jar by Rebecca Lewis1036 - Acoma Eye Dazzler Pottery Jar by Rebecca Lewis
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Native American Acoma Eye Dazzler Pottery Jar by Rebecca Lewis (Lucario) b. 1951, measures 2.5'' x 3.5'' and is signed on the bottom...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to john.george8 for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Santa Clara Carved Bear Paw Pottery Jar1037 - Santa Clara Carved Bear Paw Pottery Jar
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Native American Santa Clara Carved Bear Paw Pottery Jar, embellished with turquoise cabochons on both sides, measures 2.5'' x 3''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Zuni Carved Alabaster Swan by Darrin Boone1038 - Zuni Carved Alabaster Swan by Darrin Boone
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Native American Zuni Carved Alabaster Swan by Darrin Boone, measures 2.5'' x 3'', gold lip shell beak and turquoise eyes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pre Columbian Mayan Pottery Spindle Whorl1039 - Pre Columbian Mayan Pottery Spindle Whorl
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Pre Columbian Mayan Pottery Spindle Whorl, measures 1'' x 1''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Twizzler for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique/Vintage Trade Bead Necklace1040 - Antique/Vintage Trade Bead Necklace
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Antique/Vintage Trade Bead Necklace, measures 24''L end to end, strung on raffia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar by Mary Tsosie1041 - Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar by Mary Tsosie
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Native American Jemez Polychrome Pottery Jar by Mary Tsosie, measures 3.5'' x 4.5'' and is signed on the bottom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Two 1913 Prints by Rodman Wanamaker1042 - Two 1913 Prints by Rodman Wanamaker
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Two 1913 Prints by Rodman Wanamaker, measure 9.5'' x 7'', includes ''Scouts passing under cover of the Night'' and S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to dickmontagne for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Two 1913 Prints by Rodman Wanamaker1043 - Two 1913 Prints by Rodman Wanamaker
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Two 1913 Prints by Rodman Wanamaker, measure 9.5'' x 7'', includes ''Down the Western Slope'' and ''The Cust...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Green Turquoise Nugget Necklace1044 - Navajo Green Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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Native American Navajo Green Turquoise Nugget Necklace, measures 16''L end to end, nuggets measure approximately .5''L, embellished ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to JLR2346 for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Red Tailed Hawk Kachina by Robert Platero1045 - Navajo Red Tailed Hawk Kachina by Robert Platero
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Native American Navajo Red Tailed Hawk Kachina by Robert Platero, measures 3'' x 6'' x 2'' and is signed on the bottom, beau...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Hopi Cradleboard Kachina by Roy Dewangyumptewa1046 - Hopi Cradleboard Kachina by Roy Dewangyumptewa
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Vintage Native American Hopi Chakwaina Cradleboard Kachina by Roy Dewangyumptewa, measures 3.5'' x 6.5'' and is signed on the back
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to dickmontagne for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Santo Domingo Shell and Pipestone Heishi Necklace1047 - Santo Domingo Shell and Pipestone Heishi Necklace
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Native American Santo Domingo Shell and Pipestone Heishi Necklace, measures 15''L end to end, 2 sterling silver hollow bead accents, sterlin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Pre Columbian Mayan Pottery Jar1048 - Pre Columbian Mayan Pottery Jar
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Pre Columbian Mayan Pottery Jar, measures 2'' x 4'', chipping in rim and chip in body
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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