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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San Juan Polychrome Bowl by Tomasita Reyes Montoya1252 - San Juan Polychrome Bowl by Tomasita Reyes Montoya
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a San Juan Polychrome Bowl by Tomasita Reyes Montoya, measures 1.25'' x 6''W, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Rosa Gaona1253 - Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Rosa Gaona
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Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Rosa Gaona, measures 8''H x 8.5''W, features eye dazzling checkerboard background, with geometric and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Taos Micaceous Clay Wedding Vase1254 - Taos Micaceous Clay Wedding Vase
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Taos Micaceous Clay Wedding Vase, measures 4.5''H x 3.5''W, has fire cloud o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Brass on Copper Storyteller Bracelet1255 - Navajo Brass on Copper Storyteller Bracelet
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Navajo Gold on Sterling Hogan Storyteller Bracelet, measures 7'' inside x 3/4''W. GL JF Hallmark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Victorian Style Red Beaded Dance Purse1256 - Victorian Style Red Beaded Dance Purse
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Intricately Beaded Zippered and Lined Purse. This striking item has two handles and beaded fringe. (2 fringe are missing their beads.) This item measu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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4 Zuni Stone & Shell Animal Fetishes1257 - 4 Zuni Stone & Shell Animal Fetishes
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4 Zuni Stone & Shell Animal Fetishes, largest measures approx. 4''L x 1.5"H. Fox Shell, Agate Bear, Marble Bear, & Yellow Agat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Antique Tepache Pineapple Redware Pitcher with Lid1258 - Antique Tepache Pineapple Redware Pitcher with Lid
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From the Proctor Estate, Silver City, NM. These pineapple shaped jars (or pitchers) are used to make tepache, a fermented pineapple drink. This jar d
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Collection Vintage Silver Plated Souvenir Spoons1259 - Collection Vintage Silver Plated Souvenir Spoons
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Collection Vintage Silver Plated Souvenir Spoons. These wonderful spoons were made in Holland. 10 have galleons and 1 has a village scene. These spoon
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Buffalo and Cow Horn Collectibles1260 - Vintage Buffalo and Cow Horn Collectibles
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Vintage Buffalo and Cow Horn Collectibles, largest measures 11'' x 3'', 1 scoop, 1 ashtray, 2 flared ended horns
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Laquna Acoma Seed Jar by D M Pasquale1261 - Laquna Acoma Seed Jar by D M Pasquale
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Laquna Acoma Seed Jar by D M Pasquale. From the collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Darin & Michelle Pasquale are full blooded Native Ameri...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Collection of 9 Hand Carved and Painted Moose1262 - Collection of 9 Hand Carved and Painted Moose
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Collection of Hand Carved and Painted Moose. These cute and unique pieces are carved in bass wood and some depict moose skiing, fishing or golfing. Th
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Set of 3 Oaxacan Footed Mexican Salsa Bowls1263 - Set of 3 Oaxacan Footed Mexican Salsa Bowls
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Set of 3 Oaxacan Footed Mexican Salsa Bowls. Oaxacan folk art is a tradition of Oaxaca, Mexico. These Vividly colored bowls show the intricate design
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Pink Mother of Pearl Sterling Bracelet1264 - Zuni Pink Mother of Pearl Sterling Bracelet
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Zuni Angel Coral Sterling Bracelet, by D. Consis, measures approx. 6.5'' inside measurement x 1/4'' W.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Mexican Sterling Silver Lapis Bracelet1265 - Mexican Sterling Silver Lapis Bracelet
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Mexican Sterling Silver Lapis Bracelet, measures approx 7.5'' inside measurement with sterling marked on back of Lapis in silver setting. ....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Hopi Handpainted Tableta Headdress1267 - Hopi Handpainted Tableta Headdress
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Hopi Handpainted Tableta Headdress, measures 20''H (includes feathers) x 15.5'&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Hopi Handpainted Ceremonial Lightning Sticks1268 - Hopi Handpainted Ceremonial Lightning Sticks
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have Hopi Handpainted Ceremonial Lightning Sticks, longest measures 30''L x 2.5''W ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to artkollector for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Portugese Decorative Plate by Amos Almarza Ubeda1269 - Portugese Decorative Plate by Amos Almarza Ubeda
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Portugese Decorative Plate by Amos Almarza Ubeda. This brightly colored and unusual plate measures approx. 15'' in diameter x 3'' ta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Mexican Pigalle Tradtional Fancy Dance Sombrero1270 - Mexican Pigalle Tradtional Fancy Dance Sombrero
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Mexican Dance Sombrero. This Dazzling black and white Sombrero measures approx. 20''L x 25''W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pendleton Chief Joseph Blanket1271 - Pendleton Chief Joseph Blanket
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Pendleton Chief Joseph Blanket, measures 62'' x 74'', camel brown border, beautiful sunset hues and camel brown and cream background...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Turtle Jar by Luis Ortiz1272 - Mata Ortiz Marbleized Turtle Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Turtle Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 8''H x 6.5''W, features eye dazzling checkerboard background with 3 stylize...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Collection of Handmade Clay Cacti in Pots1273 - Collection of Handmade Clay Cacti in Pots
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Collection of Handmade Clay Cacti in Pots. This sweet set includes approx. 20 different cacti in terracotta looking pots. the cacti are painted and so
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hopi Wedding Vase1274 - Hopi Wedding Vase
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Hopi Wedding Vase, measures 5 1/8'' x 4'', traditional design, signed on bottom A.C.C Hopi
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Alejandria Soto1275 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Alejandria Soto
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Alejandria Soto. This stunning and unique burnished piece with repeating geometric designs measures approx. 8''...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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East Coast Sampler Quilt1276 - East Coast Sampler Quilt
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East Coast Sampler Quilt. This beautiful quilt is in like new condition. It has a star design on one side and a coordinating printed material on the b
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting My Doggies by Kills Thunder1277 - Original Acrylic Painting My Doggies by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''My Doggies''. Kathy Kills Thunder was born in Seattle Washington. Her Father was...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to internet23 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Original Acrylic Painting My Pony  by Kills Thunder1278 - Original Acrylic Painting My Pony by Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kills Thunder titled ''My Pony''. Kathy Kills Thunder was born in Seattle Washington. Her Father was a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to mattbn2012 for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Dynamic Acoma Sgraffito Olla by L.A. Concho1279 - Dynamic Acoma Sgraffito Olla by L.A. Concho
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a dynamic Acoma Sgraffito Olla by L.A. Concho, signed on bottom by artist plus Acoma, N.M., meas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Folk Art Albizia Wood Framed Cat Mirror.1280 - Folk Art Albizia Wood Framed Cat Mirror.
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Folk Art Albizia Wood Framed Cat Mirror. The Albizia tree One of the fastest growing of all tree species. This truly Unique mirror measures approx 1...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Northwest Coast Artifacts1281 - Northwest Coast Artifacts
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Northwest Coast Artifacts, longest measures 6.25''L x .5'' (bone awl), #1 Bone Awl #2 Hare Bone Beads #3 Jet Blackbird Fetish #4 Bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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PreColumbian Snake Tripod Pottery1282 - PreColumbian Snake Tripod Pottery
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PreColumbian Snake Tripod Pottery, measures 3''H x 6.25''W, features sgrafitto designs and two snakes, 3 curved legs and two handles
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Hopi Dance Ankle Cuffs1283 - Hopi Dance Ankle Cuffs
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Hopi Dance Ankle Cuffs, features geometric designs in teal, maroon, and maize colors on wool b
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Plains Indian Beaded Leather Vest1284 - Plains Indian Beaded Leather Vest
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Plains Indian Beaded Leather Vest, size medium, blue silk border, shell buttons with leather attachments, back of vest is beautifully beaded and depic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Pendleton Chief Joseph Turquoise Blanket1285 - Pendleton Chief Joseph Turquoise Blanket
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Pendleton Chief Joseph Turquoise Blanket, measures 60'' x 72'', black border, beautiful hues of turquoise, orange, red, yellow orang...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Deer Plate1286 - Vintage Mexican Deer Plate
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Vintage Mexican Deer Plate, measures 8''D, plate features deer lying amidst prickly pear cactus and desert foliage
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Bible with Mother of Pearl Inlay Cover1288 - Vintage Bible with Mother of Pearl Inlay Cover
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Vintage Bible with Carved Mother of Pearl and Abalone Inlay Cover, measures 3.5'' x 5.5'', the word Jersusalem is carved in the cent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1930 Five Pc Royal Holland Pewter Coffee Tea Set1289 - 1930 Five Pc Royal Holland Pewter Coffee Tea Set
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1930 Five Pc Royal Holland Pewter Coffee Tea Set. Royal Holland Pewter is made in Tiel Holland, thold Hansa town on the river Waal, where the worksho
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Jemiz Kachina by Benally1290 - Navajo Jemiz Kachina by Benally
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Navajo Jemiz Kachina by Benally, measures 21''H, signed on bottom in pen is artist's name and name of kachina, mounted on wooden base, f...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Signed & Numbered Print by Michael Myers1291 - Signed & Numbered Print by Michael Myers
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Signed & Numbered Print by Michael Myers. This Beautiful Print is titled ''Morning Cloak'' and is on Heavy art paper. It measure...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Laguna Acoma Wedding Vase by E. Lazero1292 - Laguna Acoma Wedding Vase by E. Lazero
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Laguna Acoma Wedding Vase by E. Lazero; features traditional Acoma Black and Rust designs on white, measures 4.25''W x 7''H
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Autumn 2009 American Indian Art Magazine1293 - Autumn 2009 American Indian Art Magazine
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Autumn 2009 American Indian Art Magazine, Jewelry Issue
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Benjamin Soto1294 - Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Benjamin Soto
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Mata Ortiz Black on Black Jar by Benjamin Soto, measures 6''H x 7''W, features textured sections and neck, pulled spout in gun metal...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Set of 4 Cloisonne Enamel Ornaments1295 - Set of 4 Cloisonne Enamel Ornaments
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Set of 4 Cloisonne Enamel Ornaments. This wonderful collection includes 2 humming birds, 2 butterflies - a "Swallowtail" and a "Monar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to jonh for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Hopi Woven Tricolored Plaque1296 - Hopi Woven Tricolored Plaque
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Hopi Woven Tricolored Plaque, measures 6.5 in.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Print by Artist Dawne Michelle Smith1297 - Print by Artist Dawne Michelle Smith
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Print by Artist Dawne Michelle Smith. From the collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. This is an attractive black and white print titled, "Ta...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Oil on Artist Board by J. Arviso1298 - Original Oil on Artist Board by J. Arviso
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Original Oil on Artist Board by J. Arviso. This Unique piece measures approx. 24''H x 30''W. and depicts a native american dancing a...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Matted Original Water Color by Anderson Benally1299 - Matted Original Water Color by Anderson Benally
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Matted Original Water Color by Anderson Benally. He was born in 1954 in Crownpoint, New Mexico. He was raised in the Rough Rock, Arizona region of th
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Two Grey Hills Serrated Diamond Rug1300 - Navajo Two Grey Hills Serrated Diamond Rug
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas we have a beautiful Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug, tightly woven serrated diamond rug in cream, black, g
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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India Inlay Mother of Pearl Daggar & Wooden Sheath1301 - India Inlay Mother of Pearl Daggar & Wooden Sheath
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India Inlay Mother of Pearl Daggar & Wooden Sheath, 14''L with 9'' blade, vine design on sheath, missing some mother of pearl pi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Cherokee Seed Jar by P.J. Gilliam Stewart1302 - Cherokee Seed Jar by P.J. Gilliam Stewart
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Cherokee Seed Jar by P.J. Gilliam Stewart, measures 3''H x 2.75''W, features...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Photographic Native American Prints1303 - Photographic Native American Prints
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5 Photographic Native American Prints, largest measures 4'' x 6'', #1 White Horse, Kiowa #2 Cheyenne Chief #3 marked Eagle House o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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