Desert West Auction, Sept. 21st, 2014

Auction Details

Private Collection of Native American Pottery, Art, Kachinas, & Jewelry from Tucson, Arizona. Estate Jewelry, Goebels, & Mexican Collectibles, from Silver City Estate. Large Collection of Owls from all over the world. Everyone needs an Owl!
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Pr Santa Clara Black Pottery Turtles1214Pr Santa Clara Black Pottery Turtles
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Santa Clara Pottery Turtles, #1 largest measuring 3.75''L x 2.75''W x 2.75''H and is signed MH, possibly for M.H. Loretto #...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Santo Domingo Stone to Stone Inlay Fetidsh Necklace1215Santo Domingo Stone to Stone Inlay Fetidsh Necklace
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Santo Domingo Stone to Stone Inlay Necklace, measures 22.75'' end to end, red shell beads, polished gemstone beads including turquoise, carv...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Zuni Hand Carved Picture Rock Owl Fetish by Jayne Quam1216Zuni Hand Carved Picture Rock Owl Fetish by Jayne Quam
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Zuni Hand Carved Serpentine Owl Fetish by Jayne Quam, measures 2''H x 7/8''W x 1.25''L, features inlay turquoise, lapis, and...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Vintage Navajo Sterling Natural Turquoise Bracelet1217Vintage Navajo Sterling Natural Turquoise Bracelet
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Natural Turquoise Bracelet, inside measures 6.75'' which includes opening x .5''W, traditional setting with ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Apache Beaded Infant Cradle Board1217AApache Beaded Infant Cradle Board
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Apache Beaded Infant Cradle Board. Nicely crafted from yucca with the cotton material dyed yellow from the root of the yucca plant. Decorated with m
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Vintage  Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Basket1218Vintage Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Basket
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Vintage Santo Domingo Polychrome Pottery Basket, measures 5.5''L x 3.25''W x 4.25''H, gray and cream on dark terracotta
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace - Begay1219Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace - Begay
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From the Tucson, Arizona Collection. Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace by Begay, foot shaped pendant measures 2 7/8''L x 1 3/8'...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Crucifix & ''The Cross & the Sword'' Art Exhibit Bk.1219ACrucifix & ''The Cross & the Sword'' Art Exhibit Bk.
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Crucifix & ''The Cross & the Sword'' Art Exhibit Book. Crucifix measures 15'' x 9''. Book is a catalog fro...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Santo Domingo Hummingbird  Shallow Bowl by R Pacheco1220Santo Domingo Hummingbird Shallow Bowl by R Pacheco
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Santo Domingo Polychrome Hummingbird Shallow Bowl by Rosa Pacheco Tewa, measures 3.5''D x 1.25''H, sgraffito signature on bottom by ...
Estimate : 45.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Peyote Bird Necklace1221Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Peyote Bird Necklace
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Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Chip Inlay Natural Green Turquoise and Coral Peyote Bird Necklace, measures 18'' end to end, peyote bird pendant me...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to charlespar.. for 102.00
Vintage Hopi Hand Carved Hanging Kachina1222Vintage Hopi Hand Carved Hanging Kachina
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Vintage Hopi Hand Carved Hanging Kachina, measures 8.75''L x 2.5''W x 3.25''Deep, all wood
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Storyteller Bracelet1223Navajo Sterling Silver Storyteller Bracelet
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Navajo Sterling Storyteller Bracelet, inside measures 6.75'' which includes opening x .5''W, stamped sterling, features Navajo home ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Indonesian Carved Woven Tricolored Bird Lidded Basket1224Indonesian Carved Woven Tricolored Bird Lidded Basket
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Indonesian Carved Woven Tricolored Bird Basket, measures 6.5''L x 5''W x 4''H, beautifully carved wooden bird on top accente...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
6 Navajo Sterling Silver Stamped Concho Button Covers12256 Navajo Sterling Silver Stamped Concho Button Covers
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6 Navajo Sterling Silver Stamped Concho Button Covers, each measures 7/8''L x 5/8''W, beautifully stamped
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Hopi Polychrome Pottery Bowl by Verla Dewakuku1226Hopi Polychrome Pottery Bowl by Verla Dewakuku
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Hopi Polychrome Pottery Bowl by Verla Dewakuku, measures 5.25''W x 3''H, signed on the bottom by artist, Verla Dewakuku has been an ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Sterling Silver Bead Necklace1227Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
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Stunning Sterling Silver Bead Necklace, measures 20 1/8'' end to end, lobster clasp closure, stamped .925, strung on monofilament, 47.5g in ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Zuni Carved Alabaster Swan and Cygnets - H Pincion1228Zuni Carved Alabaster Swan and Cygnets - H Pincion
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Zuni Hand Carved Alabaster Swan and Cygnets by Hubert Pincion, measures 2''L x 1 3/8''W x 1 3/8''H, jet-turquoise-red shell ...
Estimate : 35.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Day of the Dead Alebrije Oaxacan Skeleton Figure1228ADay of the Dead Alebrije Oaxacan Skeleton Figure
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Day of the Dead Alebrije Oaxacan Skeleton Figure. Skeleton figure is seated in a chair with a fishing rod and a skeleton figure as ''bait&#...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Navajo German Silver Stamped  Concho Belt 38"L1229Navajo German Silver Stamped Concho Belt 38"L
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Navajo German Silver Southwestern Concho Belt, measures 38'' end to end x 1 1/8''W
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1974 Navajo Pottery Bear Fetish12301974 Navajo Pottery Bear Fetish
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1974 Navajo Pottery Bear Fetish, signed FB Dine' '74, measures 4.5''L x 1.5''W x 3''H
Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mexican Sterling Silver  Jadeite Link Bracelet 42.3gr1231Mexican Sterling Silver Jadeite Link Bracelet 42.3gr
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Beautiful Sterling Silver & Jadeite Bracelet, measures 6 7/8'' end to end x 1 3/8''W, stamped sterling Mexico, scrollwork and ha...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
1992 Northwest Coast Wood Carving by James Lewis12321992 Northwest Coast Wood Carving by James Lewis
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1992 Northwest Coast Wood ''Raven'' Carving by James Lewis, measures 17.5''L x 4.25''W, signed on back by artist ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sueklap for 54.00
Rose Quartz Butterfly - Amethyst Angel Pierced Earrings1232ARose Quartz Butterfly - Amethyst Angel Pierced Earrings
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Earrings, Rose Quartz Butterflies & Amethyst Angels. Both pair of earrings measuring approximately .5'' x .5'', french wires for...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Northwest Coast Carved Eagle Argillite Bolo by McGuire1233Northwest Coast Carved Eagle Argillite Bolo by McGuire
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Northwest Coast Argillite Bolo Slide by Pat McGuire (1943-1970), measures 1.25''D, features eagle carving, back is signed ''Skid Fla...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to oregonoz for 72.00
Original Painting - William A. Willmarth 1898-19841234Original Painting - William A. Willmarth 1898-1984
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Original Painting - William A. Willmarth 1898-1984, visual measures 10'' x 7'', matting was set in place on top of the watercolor wi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Northwest Coast Etched Sterling Silver Cuff  Bracelet1235Northwest Coast Etched Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
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Northwest Coast Sterling Silver Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 3/8''W, incised designs, beautiful piece
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Dynamic Mexican Tin Bird Tree of Life  Candle Sconce1235ADynamic Mexican Tin Bird Tree of Life Candle Sconce
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Dynamic Estate Mexican Tin Floral Motif Candle Sconce, measures 40''L x 42''W, bird tree of life with flowers and fruit, dismantles ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Hopi Polychrome  Bird Tail Jar by Adelle Nampeyo1236Hopi Polychrome Bird Tail Jar by Adelle Nampeyo
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Hopi Polychrome Jar by Adelle Nampeyo, measures 4.25''D x 2 5/8''H, signed on bottom by artist with cornstalk symbol, comes with pho...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Old Navajo Sterling Silver Hand Stamped Cuff Bracelet1237Old Navajo Sterling Silver Hand Stamped Cuff Bracelet
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Navajo Sterling Silver Hand Stamped Cuff Bracelet, inside measures 6.75'' which includes opening x 1''W, beautifully hand stamped
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Original Watercolor The Headman by Carl Newman, Jr1238Original Watercolor The Headman by Carl Newman, Jr
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Original Watercolor ''The Headman'' by New Mexico Artist Carl Newman, Jr, visual measures 9'' x 12.5'', signed in lo...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Day of the Dead Pottery Sun Figure1238ADay of the Dead Pottery Sun Figure
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Day of the Dead Pottery Sun Figure. Hanging clay plaque with ''rays'' of devils and skulls. Measures 6'' diameter.
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Abalone Butterfly Pin1239Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Abalone Butterfly Pin
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Sterling Silver and Abalone Butterfly Pin, measures 1.75''L x 1.75''W, abalone wings, thorax, and abdomen, marked Mexico .925
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Hopi Soyok Mana Kachina on Stone Base by A. Jones1240Hopi Soyok Mana Kachina on Stone Base by A. Jones
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Vintage Hopi Hand Carved Soyok Mana Kachina on Stone Base by Arnold Jones, measures 12''L x 13.5''H (which includes feather topknot)...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Hallmark P1241Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Hallmark P
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Navajo Sterling Cuff Bracelet, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x .5''W, hallmarked P and stamped Sterling, 24.6g in wt.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Zuni Corn Maiden Stone Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai1241AZuni Corn Maiden Stone Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai
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Zuni Corn Maiden Fetish by Alex Tsethlakai. Noted Zuni artist whose corn maiden carvings are widely collected. This piece measures 4 1/4'' ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Northwest Coast Makah Nootka Tricolored Basket1242Northwest Coast Makah Nootka Tricolored Basket
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Northwest Coast Makah Nootka Tricolored Lidded Basket, measures 2''H x 2.75''D, features foxes on lid and midline, very colorful
Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Dynamic Sterling Silver Twisted Rope Chain1243Dynamic Sterling Silver Twisted Rope Chain
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Dynamic Sterling Silver Twisted Rope Chain, measures 20'' end to end, 26.2g in wt.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to charlespar.. for 60.00
Zuni Pottery Inlay Beadwork Bear Fetish by Jobeth Maize1244Zuni Pottery Inlay Beadwork Bear Fetish by Jobeth Maize
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Zuni Pottery Bear Fetish by Jobeth Maize, measures 8.75''L x 6.5''H x 3.75''W, signed on bottom by artist, features inlay be...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Sterling Silver Melon Bead Necklace1245Sterling Silver Melon Bead Necklace
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Sterling Silver Melon Bead Necklace, measures 28" end to end, each bead 1" x 1/8", 31.1g in total wt.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sgshawler for 48.00
Mata Ortiz Geometric Jar by Yolanda Soto1245AMata Ortiz Geometric Jar by Yolanda Soto
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Mata Ortiz Geometric Jar by Yolanda Soto. Spectacular cream on terra cotta tall jar, measuring 11.75'' tall and 8.5'' wide. Spiral g...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to jxsjxs1 for 96.00
Original Apache Gaan Dancer Watercolor by T. Emery1246Original Apache Gaan Dancer Watercolor by T. Emery
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Original Apache Gaan Dancer Watercolor by T. Emery, visual measures 10.75''W x 14.5''L, nice vibrant colors, signed in lower right c...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Guard Bracelets1247Navajo Sterling Silver Guard Bracelets
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Fantastic Navajo Sterling Silver Guard Bracelets, #1 Brushed Silver by Robert Johnson, inside measures 5.75'' which includes opening x .25&#...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
3 Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache Peasant Dolls1247A3 Mexican Folk Art Paper Mache Peasant Dolls
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Three Papier Mache Mexican Peasant Figures. Great detail in these typical Mexican crafted figures, in native dress and selling their wares at market.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Zuni Hand Carved Panda Bear Fetish by B. Epaloose1248Zuni Hand Carved Panda Bear Fetish by B. Epaloose
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Exquisite Zuni Hand Carved Black Marble Panda Bear Fetish by Bremette Epaloose, measures 1 7/8''H x 1 3/8''Deep x 1 1/8''W, ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Vintage ;Navajo Colorful Hand Woven Dance Sash1248AVintage ;Navajo Colorful Hand Woven Dance Sash
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Vibrant Navajo Dance Sash. This item with its vivid colors measures approx. 8' end to end including fringe and is 3.75'' Wide. Has desig...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Navajo Sterling & 12Kt Gold Cuff Bracelet - A. Jim1249Navajo Sterling & 12Kt Gold Cuff Bracelet - A. Jim
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Navajo Sterling & 12Kt Gold Cuff Bracelet - A. Jim, inside measures 6.5'' x .5, 35g in wt, stamped sterling and hallmarked A. Jim, emble...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
3 Souvenir Native American Dolls.1249A3 Souvenir Native American Dolls.
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3 Souvenir Native American Dolls. These sweet dolls, one which state ''Seven Falls CO'' is approx. 6'' tall while the larges...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Santo Domingo Polychrome Bird Shallow Bowl1250Santo Domingo Polychrome Bird Shallow Bowl
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Santo Domingo Polychrome Bird Shallow Bowl, measures 4''D x 1.25''H, spirit break line on rim, signed on bottom HT S.D.P., possibly ...
Estimate : 45.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Guard and Bangle Bracelets1251Navajo Sterling Silver Guard and Bangle Bracelets
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Navajo Sterling Silver Guard and Bangle Bracelets, #1 Sterling wrapped around copper bangle, measures 2 5/8''D x 1/8''W, 19.5g in wt...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Tagua Nut Seal & Pup Carving atop Bone Ivory Base1252Tagua Nut Seal & Pup Carving atop Bone Ivory Base
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Northwest Coast Tagua Nut Seal & Pup Carving atop Bone Ivory Base, seal measures 1.75''L x 1.25''W x .75''H, base measur...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00