Auction Details
This month we are featuring several one of a kind treasures from the Bootheel of New Mexico. Desert West Auction always known for the unusual items from the Southwest is very happy to present one of our finest auctions that we are sure you are going to enjoy! Be sure and take a look at the following:
Collection of Large Mata Ortiz Ollas from the 1950s,
Antique Howard Steam Locomotive Brass Bell #1022B, Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace-Bracelet-Ring Set from Little Dove Trading Co. active in the 1950-1970s, Antique Navajo Sterling Turquoise Claw Bolo Tie hallmarked with a D with an arrow through it, Mid 1900s Chippewa PowWow Pueblo Jingle Dress with Beadwork, Antique McClellan Saddle Saddle & Gear to include USA Saddle Bags, Harness, Halter, & Blanket-Displayed and sold with the Saddle Makers Wooden Bench, Rare Native American Salish Tulalip Tribe Hand Woven Cedar Dolls by Judy & Heather Gobin, Navajo ''Apache'' Gaan Dancers Kachinas by Ray Begay, 1930 Navajo Rolling Log Design Wool Textile
Thank you
from Bob, Jane, Jody, Ken, & Becky
Desert West Auction
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1236Mike Gowen Metal Art Buffalo SculptureDesert West Auction
Mike Gowen (New Mexico Artist) Metal Art Buffalo Sculpture, measures 10'' x 15'', comes with provenance
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1237Mexican Pottery CarDesert West Auction
Whimsical Mexican Pottery Car, measures 3'' x 5'' x 6'', beautiful bright colors, features one driver and one passenger on t...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
12381972 Acoma Pottery Bowl by C. ChinoDesert West Auction
1972 Native American Acoma Pottery Bowl by C. Chino (1925-2012), measures 3''H x 5''D and is signed on the bottom, FYI: ''Ca...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to nativeartl.. for 55.00
1239Large Mata Ortiz Pottery Olla by Daniel GonzalezDesert West Auction
Large Mata Ortiz Pottery Olla by Daniel Gonzalez (noted potter), measures 10'' x 11'' and is signed on the bottom, highly textured n...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Larryzeus for 45.00
1240Plains Indian Fly Whisk or FanDesert West Auction
Plains Indian Fly Whisk or Fan, measures 1'' x 20.5'', the beautiful feathers were at one time attached to the end of the beaded pie...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to dickmontagne for 45.00
1241Antique Vintage Choctaw Double 2-Toned BasketDesert West Auction
Antique Vintage Native American Choctaw Double 2-Toned Elbow Basket, made from river cane called ''uski'', measures 4.5'' x ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to nativeartl.. for 120.00
1243Canadian Inuit Soapstone Beaver CarvingDesert West Auction
Native American Canadian Inuit Soapstone Beaver Carving, measures 3'' x 6'' x 11'', name written in Inuktitut with disc numb...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to msmith8441 for 40.00
1244Jemez Pueblo Pottery Storyteller by A. LorettoDesert West Auction
Native American Jemez Pueblo Pottery Storyteller by A. Loretto, measures 4'' x 5'' and is signed on the bottom, hand painted
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to uowoeelckw.. for 30.00
1245Native American Navajo Etched Ceramic Wedding VaseDesert West Auction
Native American Navajo Etched Ceramic Wedding Vase, signed on the bottom and measures 6'' x 8.5'', beautifully etched stylized feath...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
1246Vintage Native American Mission Pictorial BasketDesert West Auction
Vintage Native American Mission Pictorial Basket, there are 5 people (better seen from the inside), measures 3'' x 5.5''
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to leon8PI for 110.00
12472 Native American Hopi Route 66 Kachinas by PooleyDesert West Auction
2 Native American Hopi Route 66 Kachinas by L. Pooley, largest measures 2.25'' x 4'', embellished with feathers, signed on the botto...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to agedart1 for 35.00
1248Vintage South American Mola Lion Motif PillowDesert West Auction
Vintage South American Mola Lion Motif Pillow, measures 14'' x 16'', made by the Kuna Indians of Panama and Columbia, FYI: ''...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 35.00
1249Native American Hopi Chakwaina KachinaDesert West Auction
Native American Hopi Chakwaina Kachina, measures 3''W x 9.75''H, from Hoteville (Hotevilla), Arizona 3rd Mesa, embellished with feat...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Harley5 for 40.00
1253Navajo Pottery Wedding Vase by Sue Ann WilliamsDesert West Auction
Native American Navajo Pottery Wedding Vase by Sue Ann Williams, measures 4.5'' x 7.5'', signed ''Sue'' on the botto...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
1253ANavajo Sterling Multi-Stone Cross Pendant NecklaceDesert West Auction
Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Multi-Stone Cross Pendant Necklace, chain measures 21''L end to end, cross measuares 1.5'...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
12542 Native American Jemez Pottery JarsDesert West Auction
2 Native American Jemez Pottery Jars, small one is by P.C. and the larger one is unsigned, largest measures 2'' x 4.5''D
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
1255Vintage Native American Hopi KachinaDesert West Auction
Fabulous Vintage Native American Hopi Kachina, measures 5'' x 15'' (includes top feather), embellished with horse hair, feathers, an...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to angeliqueo.. for 80.00
1256Whimsical 1954 Native American PaintingDesert West Auction
Whimsical 1954 Native American Painting, signed J.C.H. 1954, visual measures 9.5'' x 11.5'', framed, ''Weekend Warrior'&...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for 30.00
1257Vintage 1950-1960 Electric Cowboy ClockDesert West Auction
Vintage 1950-1960 Electric Cowboy Clock, measures 11'' x 17'', Sessions Model W Cowboy Working, Bakelite Base
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to greatguy31 for 30.00
1257AVintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise Claw BoloDesert West Auction
Massive Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie with Claws on both sides of the Turquoise Cab, beautiful and bold with the slide mea
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 65Stang for 170.00
1258Vintage Vibrant Chimayo Wool Textile RugDesert West Auction
Vintage Vibrant Chimayo Wool Textile Rug, fringed on both ends and measures 22'' x 36'' (without fringe), fabulous colors, nice tigh...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
1258AGorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100% Wool RugDesert West Auction
Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100 Percent Wool Hand Knotted Rug, measures 5' x 6'8'', approx. .75'' thick, made by the ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
1259Vintage Tourist Souvenir from Devil's Tower, WYDesert West Auction
Vintage Tourist Souvenir from Devil's Tower, Wyoming, features Native American Chief on horseback, measures 2'' x 3'' x 4.5'...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
1260Native American Nez Perce Beaded BottleDesert West Auction
Native American Nez Perce Beaded Bottle, beautiful vibrant colors, measures 2.5'' x 13''H
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to ashmagalf1 for 30.00
1261Baja California Evan's Mine Turquoise CabochonDesert West Auction
Baja California Evan's Mine Turquoise Cabochon, measures 1.25'' x 1.25'', 45.1 carats total wt., stunning color
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 65Stang for 60.00
1262Cherokee Brass Bead & Bone Hair Pipe ChokerDesert West Auction
Native American Cherokee Brass Bead & Bone Hair Pipe Choker, measures 12-14''L, large shell pendant measuring 2''D, embellished ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to J19511952 for 20.00
1264Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Daniel GonzalezDesert West Auction
Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Daniel Gonzalez a noted Mata Ortiz potter, signed on the bottom, flared rim, fish motif with sgraffito (carved) scales, very
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for 30.00
1265Beautiful Navajo Seafoam Turquoise Nugget NecklaceDesert West Auction
Beautiful Native American Navajo Seafoam Turquoise Nugget and Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 31''L end to end, largest nugget measures 7/8&...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to J19511952 for 40.00
12663 Fred Roberts Divided PlatesDesert West Auction
3 Vintage Fred Roberts Western Ranch Motif Covered Wagon & Spurs Divided Plates, measures 11.25''D, made in Japan, pre-WWII
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to tresbuckar.. for 30.00
1267Large Mata Ortiz Textured Olla by Lucie SotoDesert West Auction
Large Mata Ortiz Textured Olla by Lucie Soto, highly burnished in certain areas, polychrome, lizard motif, signed on the bottom and measures 12'...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to sedona0407 for 120.00
1270Mata Ortiz Black on Black Textured Jar by E. TenaDesert West Auction
Mata Ortiz Black on Black Textured Jar by Elfida Tena, signed on the bottom and measures 8'' x 8'', features highly textured body wi...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
1272Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise NecklaceDesert West Auction
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace, measures 21''L end to end, pendant measures .5''L, hand wrought c...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for 30.00
1273Large Navajo Sterling Turquoise Belt BuckleDesert West Auction
Large Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Belt Buckle by Stan Slim, measures 3'' x 4'', hallmarked SS, over 100g in total wt.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to RangerPrid.. for 75.00
1274Beautiful Mata Ortiz Etched Bird Jar by H. QuezadaDesert West Auction
Mata Ortiz Etched Bird Jar by Hilario Quezada L., measures 7'' x 7'', exquisitie detail, beautifully etched and hand painted, embell...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 190.00
1275Pair of Vintage African Carved Wood Marka MasksDesert West Auction
Pair of Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Marka Masks, very rustic, subdivision of Bambra, largest measures 5'' x 13''L, embellish...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
1276Ecuadorian Pottery Vendor in CanoeDesert West Auction
Ecuadorian Pottery Vendor in Canoe, measures 3.5'' x 7.5'', missing oar on left side of canoe
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1277St. Lucia Pottery Tourist BusDesert West Auction
St. Lucia Pottery Tourist Bus, ''Castries'' & ''Gros Islet'' painted on sides, the front license plate reads ...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
1278Antique Replica Victorian Child's Doll BuggyDesert West Auction
Antique Replica Victorian Child's Doll Buggy, Wood, Metal, and Wicker Construction, measures 8'' x 16'' x 17'', metal an...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1279Bovano Enamelware Roadrunner PlateDesert West Auction
Bovano Enamelware Roadrunner Plate, measures 8''D, original label on the bottom
Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to mmvgqwbrpy.. for 10.00
1279AQuilted CoverletDesert West Auction
Quilted Coverlet, measures 19" x 39", beautiful fall colors
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to DennisRaven for 10.00
1280Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jar by Fito TenaDesert West Auction
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Jar by Fito Tena, measures 5.5'' x 6.5'' and is signed on the bottom, features turtle motif and embell...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
12812 Silver Hollow Bead NecklacesDesert West Auction
2 Silver Hollow Bead Necklaces, includes 1. Silver Hollow Bead Necklace with a Silver Heart Pendant, necklace measures 30''L end to end, hea...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to edsmith11 for 50.00
12829 Native American Navajo Button CoversDesert West Auction
9 Native American Navajo Button Covers, largest measures 1 7/8''D, five of them appear to be older and sterling silver, however they are not...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to bradiator for 20.00
1283Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watch BandDesert West Auction
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watch Band, tips measure 1'' x .75'', 4 beautiful turquoise cabochons, largest mea...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1284Arias San Pasqual Tile in Pierced Metal FrameDesert West Auction
1985 Arias San Pasqual Tile in Pierced Metal Frame, tile measures 6'' x 8'', total measurement of 14.75'' x 10'', ma...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for 20.00
1285Navajo Gold on Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet, NezDesert West Auction
Native American Navajo Gold on Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet by Nez, hand stamped details, inside measures 7'' which includes the openin...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to bradiator for 35.00
1286Navajo Gold Filled Seafoam Turquoise NecklaceDesert West Auction
Native American Navajo Gold Filled Seafoam Turquoise Pendant Necklace, gold filled chain measures 20''L end to end and pendant 1.75'...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1288Blue Enamelware PlateDesert West Auction
Blue Enamelware Plate, measures 6''D
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to mmvgqwbrpy.. for 5.00
1289Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders Wool RugDesert West Auction
Gorgeous Brand New Anasazi Traders 100 Percent Wool Hand Knotted Rug, measures 5' x 9'7'', approx. .75'' thick, dragonfly mo...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
1290Mata Ortiz Textured Pottery Jar by Jose GonzalezDesert West Auction
Mata Ortiz Textured Black on Black Pottery Jar by Jose Gonzalez, textured neck, square rim, horned toad motif, measures 8'' x 9.5'' ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
1291Zuni Sterling Channel Inlay Sunface Ring, Size 6.5Desert West Auction
Native American Zuni Sterling Channel Inlay Sunface Ring, Size 6.5, inlay includes mother of pearl, coral, turquoise, abalone, and onyx (or jet), meas
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
1292Vintage Native American Zuni Carved Stone FetishesDesert West Auction
3 Vintage Native American Zuni Carved Stone Fetishes, largest measures 1''L, includes 1. Picasso Marble Badger 2. Agate Bear 3. Mammal wit...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
1294Vintage Navajo Sterling Inlay Belt BuckleDesert West Auction
Antique/Vintage Native American Navajo or Zuni Sterling Inlay Belt Buckle, measures 2'' x 2'', total wt. of 31.89g
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to ApacheTrai.. for 25.00
12965 Keepsake BoxesDesert West Auction
5 Keepsake Boxes, largest measures 4''square, beautiful cloth lined, embellished with beads and sequins, vibrant colors, made in India
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 35.00
1296AQuilted CoverletDesert West Auction
Quilted Coverlet, measures 22''square, features tree and moon, 8 point stars
Start Price : 5.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 15.00
1298Vintage Mexican Sterling & Abalone Inlay Leaf PinDesert West Auction
Vintage Estate Mexican Sterling & Abalone Inlay Leaf Pin, measures 1.5'' x 2'', stamped Sterling, has the mine hallmark, and sta...
Estimate : 20.00 - 25.00
Sold to edsmith11 for 15.00
1299AOriginal 2018 Acrylic Painting by Kills ThunderDesert West Auction
Original 2018 Acrylic Painting ''Bidzell'' (Apache for He Who is Strong) by Kills Thunder, measures 16'' x 20'' and ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
1300Mata Ortiz Green on Black Burnished Pillow PotDesert West Auction
Mata Ortiz Green on Black Burnished Pillow Pot by Benjamin Soto, measures 5''H x 9''D and is signed on the bottom, features stylized...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Harley5 for 40.00
1301Beagle Lidded Trinket BoxDesert West Auction
Work of Art Beagle Lidded Trinket Box, measures 2.25'' x 2.5'', magnetic closure, marked on the bottom
Estimate : 10.00 - 15.00
Sold to floor for 5.00
1302Huge Wicker BasketDesert West Auction
Huge Wicker Basket, measures 10'' x 18.25''D, missing handle
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1304Hand Crafted Painted DeskDesert West Auction
Hand Crafted Painted Desk, Bench, or table, vibrant colors, measures 41 3/8''L x 15.75''W x 25''H, MUST BE PICKED UP OR IF Y...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 55.00
1306Ceramic Elephant PlanterDesert West Auction
Ceramic Elephant Planter, measures 4.5'' x 4.5'' x 7''
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
1307AVintage Estate Mexican Sterling Silver PinDesert West Auction
Vintage Estate Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Pin, measures 1'' x 3'', hallmarked TD-53, .925, and Mine 75 (or 95), 15.05g in total ...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to eraserdust.. for 20.00
13092 Hand Painted Rain SticksDesert West Auction
2 Hand Painted Rain Sticks, longest measures 2'' x 29.5'', both are made of dried cholla cactus limbs
Estimate : 10.00 - 15.00
Sold to dickmontagne for 5.00
1310Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Villalba & VeronicaDesert West Auction
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Sabino Villalba H. & Veronica S., measures 5'' x 6'' and is signed on the bottom, features beautifu...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 60.00
13112 Scrollwork Metal SconcesDesert West Auction
2 Scrollwork Metal Sconces, candleholder folds down, measures 4.5'' x 11'' x 16''
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
1312Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills ThunderDesert West Auction
Beaded Glass Bottle by Kathy Kills Thunder, cork stopper, measures 3''D x 13''H, beautiful vibrant colors, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kill...
Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to CecilMiskin for 10.00
1314AMexican Woven Backpack by PinzonDesert West Auction
Mexican Woven Backpack by Pinzon, measures 12'' x 15'', button closure, beautiful vibrant colors
Estimate : 30.00 - 35.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
1315Indonesian Beaded Market BagDesert West Auction
Indonesian Beaded Market Bag, double handled, measures 11'' x 14''
Estimate : 10.00 - 15.00
Sold to rubyrose56 for 5.00
1317Beaded Metal Vase by Kathy Kills ThunderDesert West Auction
Beaded Metal Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 3'' x 8.5'', beautiful vibrant colors, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (her le...
Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
13192 Pairs of Carved Wood Candlestick HoldersDesert West Auction
2 Pairs of Hand Carved Wood Candlestick Holders, the ones with the brass tops are made in India and the other pair are made in Mexico, tallest measure
Start Price : 5.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
1320Mata Ortiz Carved Javelina Pottery Jar, RodriguezDesert West Auction
Mata Ortiz Carved Javelina Pottery Jar by Humberto Guillen Rodriguez, measures 4.5'' x 4'' and signed on the bottom, well executed, ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
1321Wood Wine Bottle HolderDesert West Auction
Wood Wine Bottle Holder, measures 4.75'' x 10'' x 23.5''L, folds out, wood burned details, ''Chateau Revigny Etabl. ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1322Beautiful Chinese Gold Gilt Porcelain BowlDesert West Auction
Gorgeous Chinese Satsuma Moriage Gold Gilded Porcelain Basket Bowl, marked on the bottom and measures 8.5'' x 10'', inside scene of ...
Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
1323Cast Resin Bear Head ShelfDesert West Auction
Cast Resin Bear Head Shelf, measures 4.5'' x 6'' x 8'', Sweet!
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to tresbuckar.. for 10.00
1325Antique 1904 Painting on Board by Z. EctonDesert West Auction
Antique 1904 Painting on Board by Z. Ecton, measures 14''D, in old gold gilt frame, signed, depicts 6 baby chicks with one on the rim of an ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1326Glazed Ceramic Chicken Pitcher by The CellarDesert West Auction
Glazed Ceramic Chicken Pitcher by The Cellar, measures 6.5'' x 8.5'' x 9'', vibrant colors, Sweet!!!
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to eraserdust.. for 5.00
13272 Beautiful Chinese Porcelain PlatesDesert West Auction
2 Beautiful Chinese Porcelain Plates, measures 1''H x 10''D, beautiful ruffled rims, gold gild, both are marked on the bottom, absol...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00