Desert West Auction Sept. 28th & 29th

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Two Day Auction featuring several estates items from various consignors. Native American Pottery, Jewelry, Rugs, Art, Folk Art, Kachinas, & Dance Costumes. Estate Antiques, Collectibles & Jewelry. Cowboy & Mexican Memorabelia.
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Santa Clara Redware Melon Bowl by Alvin Baca1304 - Santa Clara Redware Melon Bowl by Alvin Baca
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas we have a Santa Clara Redware Melon Bowl by Alvin Baca, measures 4''H x 4.5''W, sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Hardback Book Hopi Kachinas by Kennard1305 - Hardback Book Hopi Kachinas by Kennard
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Hardback Book Hopi Kachinas by Edwin Earle and E. A. Kennard, measures 9 in. x 12 in., comes in bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder.1306 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder.
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''We Are Here''. Kathy Kills Thunder was born in Seattle Washington. Her Father wa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder1307 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''Cougar Village''. Kathy Kills Thunder was born in Seattle Washington. Her Father...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Marble Replica of the Arc De Titus1308 - Marble Replica of the Arc De Titus
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Marble Replica of the Arc De Titus, from the Proctor estate, Silver City. The Arch of Titus is a 1st-century honorific arch located on the Via Sacra,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Collection of Western/Drama Movie DVD's1310 - Collection of Western/Drama Movie DVD's
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Collection of Western/Drama Movie DVD's. This assortment will give you a wonderful movie marathon. These DVDs include a 9 film boxed set of feat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Peruvian Collectibles1315 - Peruvian Collectibles
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Peruvian Collectibles, largest measures 10'' x 10'', #1 is an embroidered pictorial quilt miniature depicting a farming village #2 ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hardback Book on Indian Arts by Ray Manley1318 - Hardback Book on Indian Arts by Ray Manley
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Hardback Book Ray Manley s Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts published by Ray Manley Photography,
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to redtail_ga.. for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Mexican Serrated Bird Textile Rug1324 - Mexican Serrated Bird Textile Rug
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Mexican Serrated Bird Textile Rug, measures 23''W x 38''L. Fringe in tact. Exquisite southwestern colors, used, like new condition
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Polychrome Canteen - Coriz1325 - Santo Domingo Pueblo Polychrome Canteen - Coriz
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Polychrome Bird Canteen by Arthur (d.1998) and Hilda Coriz (d.2007), measures 4'' x 3'', traditional designs, s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to mattbn2012 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Hopi Hummingbird Hanging Kachina by Nastacio1326 - Hopi Hummingbird Hanging Kachina by Nastacio
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Hopi Hummingbird Hanging Kachina by Nastacio, measures 7.25''H, features feathered topknot, signed on bottom by artist with the name Humming...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to klewis for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Eye Black on Black Pottery - Lucie Soto2000 - Mata Ortiz Eye Black on Black Pottery - Lucie Soto
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Mata Ortiz Eye Black on Black Pottery - Lucie Soto. Textured Pottery measures 7.5''H x 8.25''D. Signed on Bottom.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Jicarilla Apache Spirit Dancer Beaded Bracelet2001 - Jicarilla Apache Spirit Dancer Beaded Bracelet
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Jicarilla Apache Spirit Dancer Beaded Wrist Cuff Bracelet. Bracelet is beautifully beaded in hues
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Natural Vegetal Dye Rug2002 - Vintage Navajo Natural Vegetal Dye Rug
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Vintage Navajo Natural Vegetal Dye Rug, beautiful geometric lines and designs in maize, brown, black, and white, measures 30'' x 60''.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1940 Vintage Navajo Pendelton Striped Shawl2003 - 1940 Vintage Navajo Pendelton Striped Shawl
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1940 Vintage Navajo Pendelton Striped Shawl measures 56'' x 63''. Tag is there, unreadable. Normal wear & Tear for age.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to mattbn2012 for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Collection of Classic Mimbres Pottery Sherds2004 - Collection of Classic Mimbres Pottery Sherds
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Collection of Classic Mimbres Pottery Sherds, largest piece measures 7'' x 4.5'', some rim pieces, some partial bowls, 4 of the sher...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Kiowa Signed and Numbered Print by Woody Crumbo2005 - Kiowa Signed and Numbered Print by Woody Crumbo
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From the Nick & Suzanne Nicholas we present a Kiowa Signed and Numbered Print ''Wooden Lance'' Kiowa by Woody Crumbo, measures 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Santa Clara Black on Black Jar by M. Garcia2006 - Santa Clara Black on Black Jar by M. Garcia
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Santa Clara Black on Black Jar by Margaret Garcia, measures 3''H x 4.25''W, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Native American Catlinite Hatchet2007 - Native American Catlinite Hatchet
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Native American Catlinite Hatchet, features etched drawing of owl, measures 5 and 5 eighths in. x 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Black Ogre Kachina by Bakali2008 - Navajo Black Ogre Kachina by Bakali
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Navajo Black Ogre Kachina by Bakali, measures 17''H, signed by artist on bottom, features dyed feathers, handpainted doeskin dance kilt, fur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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4 Prehistoric Stone Axehead Collection2009 - 4 Prehistoric Stone Axehead Collection
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4 Prehistoric Stone Axehead Collection. Largest Fully Gooved is 4x5'' has damaged blade. Sandstone Fully Grooved Axe is 3x5'', sli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Plains Indian Cradleboard with Doll2010 - Plains Indian Cradleboard with Doll
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Plains Indian Cradleboard with Doll, measures 31'' x 16'', features genuine fur, feathers, leather, beads, embellished with dream ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Pr Native American Drums with Pr Beaters2011 - Pr Native American Drums with Pr Beaters
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Native American Drums with Beaters, largest measures 10'', #1 octagon shaped featuring 4 Kokopellis moving counterclockwise #2 hexadecagon ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Apache Handcarved Handpainted  Cradleboard2012 - Apache Handcarved Handpainted Cradleboard
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Apache Cradleboard, ocotillo wood, yellow cactus dye for the canvas straps and shade for the baby.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Tin and Glass Milagra Cross2013 - Mexican Tin and Glass Milagra Cross
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Mexican Tin and Glass Milagra Cross, measures approx. 10'' x 7 1/2''. Cross is full of devotional items, such as medicinal metal mi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Hopi Hanging Kachina2014 - Vintage Hopi Hanging Kachina
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Vintage Hopi Hanging Kachina, measures 10.5'', features feathered headdress, red nylon extensions from ears (3.5''L), turquoise blue...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pair HMC Avon Italian Silver Plated Trumpet Vases2015 - Pair HMC Avon Italian Silver Plated Trumpet Vases
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Pair of HMC Avon Italian Silver Plated Trumpet Vases. From the Proctor Estate, Silver City New Mexico, this Beautiful pair of bud vases with embellish
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to coolittle for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Hopi Woven Dance Sash2016 - Hopi Woven Dance Sash
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Hopi Woven Dance Sash, measures 37''L x 3.5''W, loom woven, vibrant burgundy...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting Eagles Crest - Kills Thunder2017 - Original Acrylic Painting Eagles Crest - Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''Eagles Crest''. Kathy Kills Thunder was born in Seattle Washington. Her Father w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Carved Sun Face Kachina Doll by L. Mariano2018 - Navajo Carved Sun Face Kachina Doll by L. Mariano
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Navajo Carved Sun Face Kachina Doll by L. Mariano, measures 7'' x 3'', features feathered mask border, rabbit fur collar, leather wr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Taos Micaceous Lizard Pottery by Edna Romero2019 - Taos Micaceous Lizard Pottery by Edna Romero
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Taos Micaceous Lizard Pottery by Edna Romero, measures 9 in. x 6.25 in., Edna Romero (Santa Clara)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Hopi Handpainted & Handcarved Wooden  Harvest Kachina2020 - Hopi Handpainted & Handcarved Wooden Harvest Kachina
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Hopi Wolfman Kachina, measures 13 in. high Hopi Handpainted & Handcarved Wooden Harvest Kac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Hopi Handpainted Turtle Shell Leg Rattle2021 - Hopi Handpainted Turtle Shell Leg Rattle
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Hopi Handpainted Turtle Shell Leg Dance Rattle, shell measures 6.5''L x 5.5''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Apache Leather Beaded Awl Case2022 - Vintage Apache Leather Beaded Awl Case
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Vintage Apache Leather Beaded Awl Case, measures 10''L, tin jingles and beading in steel blue, burgundy and cream, leather hanging strap, be...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vintage Plains Indian Hide Banner by Shike2023 - Vintage Plains Indian Hide Banner by Shike
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Vintage Plains Indian Hand painted Parfleche Hide Banner by Shike', bright yellow-black-white and red border with red ribbon attached across the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1967 Framed Print by Artist  De Grazia2024 - 1967 Framed Print by Artist De Grazia
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1967 Framed Print by Artist Ted Ettore De Grazia. From the collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. This Wonderful print is titled ''Raiding...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1988 Handpainted Parfleche Possible Purse - One Star2025 - 1988 Handpainted Parfleche Possible Purse - One Star
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1988 Handpainted Parfleche possible Box made by artist Lloyd B One Star, St. Francis, South Dakota. Purse measures 4'' x 4'' x 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Benjamin Soto2026 - Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Benjamin Soto
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Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Benjamin Soto, measures 5''H x 8''W and features gun metal finish, eye dazzling checkerboard design wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Jemez Pottery Nativity Set by Teri Cajero2027 - Jemez Pottery Nativity Set by Teri Cajero
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Jemez Pueblo Pottery Signed 6 Piece Nativity Set. This wonderful item is by artist Teri Cajero. This set includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, a Cow and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Etched & Signed Redware Pottery2028 - Santa Clara Pueblo Etched & Signed Redware Pottery
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Santa Clara Pueblo Etched & Signed Red ware Pottery. This gorgeous pot is Finely etched with 8 tiny turquoise stones. It is signed by artist Jul...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Framed Original Cowboy Posse'  Painting on Canvas2029 - Framed Original Cowboy Posse' Painting on Canvas
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Framed Original Texas Cowboy Painting on Canvas, measures 11''W x 14''L. Clean Crisp Color of Sheriff & Posse galloping across ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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India Saber Sword and Scabbard2030 - India Saber Sword and Scabbard
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India Saber Sword and Scabbard, measures 42''L, brass and wood handle and hilt, India inscribed near top of blade
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting Spirit Woman by Kills Thunder2031 - Original Acrylic Painting Spirit Woman by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''Spirit Woman''. Kathy Kills Thunder was born in Seattle Washington. Her Father w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Hopi Polychrome Pottery Jar by Fawn Navasie2032 - Hopi Polychrome Pottery Jar by Fawn Navasie
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Hopi Polychrome Pottery Jar by Fawn Navasie, measures approx. 9''H x 5.5''W, Small rub place on one side, Eunice "First Fawn&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Santo Domingo Polychrome Bowl - Anna M T Lavato2034 - Santo Domingo Polychrome Bowl - Anna M T Lavato
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Santo Domingo Polychrome Bowl - Anna M T Lavato, Born in 1954, Anna has been creating wonderful pottery pieces since 1974. She digs her own clay from
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder2035 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''Mi Amigo''. Kathy Kills Thunder was born in Seattle Washington. Her Father was a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder2036 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''Queen of the Jungle''. Kathy Kills Thunder was born in Seattle Washington. Her F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Santa Clara Solid Black Bowl by Anita Sisneros2037 - Santa Clara Solid Black Bowl by Anita Sisneros
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Santa Clara Solid Black Bowl by Anita Sisneros, measures 2 and 5 eighths in. x 1.75 in., thick wall
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Sun Face Kachina Desk Set2038 - Sun Face Kachina Desk Set
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Sun Face Kachina Desk Set, measures 5'' x 4'', wooden pen, features handcarved Sun Face Kachina holding gourd rattle vibrantly paint...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Catlinite Eagle Peace Pipe2039 - Native American Catlinite Eagle Peace Pipe
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Native American Catlinite Eagle Peace Pipe, hallmarked MPS, measures 1 and 5 eighths
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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