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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Hopi Woven Dance Kilts2156 - Hopi Woven Dance Kilts
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have Hopi Woven Dance Kilts, #1 measures 56''L x 23''H and features yarn woven desi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Tesuque Black on Black Wedding Vase Lorencita Pino2157 - Tesuque Black on Black Wedding Vase Lorencita Pino
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Tesuque Black on Black Wedding Vase by Lorencita Pino (1910-1980s), measures 5.75''H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Collection of Painted Albizia Wood Frog Items2158 - Collection of Painted Albizia Wood Frog Items
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Collection of Painted Albizia Wood Frog Items. This colorful sweet set include a golfing frog lidded box, a reclining frog lidded box, a frog hand mir
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Peit Point  Bracelet2159 - Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Peit Point Bracelet
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Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bracelet. This stunning piece has 8 stones and is hallmarked M. It measures approx. 5.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage 1950's Cuff Bracelet2160 - Vintage 1950's Cuff Bracelet
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Vintage 1950's Cuff Bracelet. This appealing silver toned wide cuff bracelet (not Sterling Silver) that measures approx.7.5'' inside dia...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to artkollector for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Vintage Navajo  Earrings W/Coral & Turquioues Chip Inlay2161 - Vintage Navajo Earrings W/Coral & Turquioues Chip Inlay
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Vintage Pierced Earrings W/Coral & Turquoise Chip Inlay These attractive earrings depict a bird inlay and are hallmarked with an L. They measure...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Stacked Carved Fetish Necklace2162 - Navajo Stacked Carved Fetish Necklace
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Navajo Stacked Carved Fetish Necklace. This breathtaking piece contains 32 carved fetishes. This necklace contains many types of stone including, moth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet2163 - Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet
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Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Bracelet. This gorgeous piece has 5 beautiful stones and is hallmarked J. This piece measures approx. 6.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Limited Edition Signed Miniature Print  by V. Stroud2164 - Limited Edition Signed Miniature Print by V. Stroud
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Limited Edition Signed Miniature by Virginia Alice Stroud. This brilliant piece titled '' What Next'' is signed and Numbered 7/200. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Cast Iron Santa Claus Door Stop2168 - Vintage Cast Iron Santa Claus Door Stop
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Vintage Cast Iron Santa Claus Door Stop, measures 10''H x 6.5''
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to artkollector for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Inlay Sun God Pin2172 - Zuni Sterling Inlay Sun God Pin
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Zuni Sterling Channel and Stone to Stone Inlay Sun God Pin by GR, measures 1.5''W, features coral, mother of pearl, and turquoise, twisted s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 40.00
Sold to lapcea for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Original Oil Painting  "Seaside Solitude" by Savarese2173 - Original Oil Painting "Seaside Solitude" by Savarese
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Original Oil Painting on Canvas by Savarese. This original oil painting is unique for her and is titled "Seaside Solitude". features galle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vintage Plains Indian Doll2174 - Vintage Plains Indian Doll
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Vintage Plains Indian Doll, measures 17''H, features real hair, fringed leather dress with gray-red-white-orange and blue bead embellishment...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Original Navajo Sand Painting by Pearl Watchman2175 - Original Navajo Sand Painting by Pearl Watchman
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Original Navajo Sand Painting by Pearl Watchman. This unusual framed sand painting, with an enclosed back, is titled ''Big Thunder Shooting ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to rholmes3 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Original Oil on Artist Board by A Baczik2176 - Original Oil on Artist Board by A Baczik
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Original Oil on Artist Board by A Baczik. This good-looking piece measures appprox. 18''H x 24''W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1990 Matted Original Navajo Art by Lucita Fragua2177 - 1990 Matted Original Navajo Art by Lucita Fragua
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1990 Matted Original Navajo Art by Lucita Fragua. This Vividly colored piece in prisma color pencil, is done on paper and titled ''The Stren...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2010 Hopi/Tewa Butterfly Maiden Kachina by Poleahla2178 - 2010 Hopi/Tewa Butterfly Maiden Kachina by Poleahla
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. 2010 Hopi/Tewa Butterfly Maiden Kachina by Rudeford Poleahla Sr., beautifully hand carved and wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Large Hopi Tricolored Sifter Basket2179 - Large Hopi Tricolored Sifter Basket
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Large Hopi Tricolored Sifter Basket, measures 15.5 in. x 2.5 in.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to apachetrai.. for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Vintage Cherokee Feather Headdress2180 - Vintage Cherokee Feather Headdress
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Vintage Cherokee Headdress, embellished with turkey feathers, measures 2.5 in. x 7 in.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Mother of Pearl Necklace2181 - Navajo Sterling Mother of Pearl Necklace
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Navajo Sterling Mother of Pearl Necklace, measures 16'' end to end, .75''L x 1''W, hand wrought chain, features 5 traditiona...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug Sampler2182 - Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug Sampler
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug Sampler, features tightly woven geometric lines and designs in ochre, bla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Plateau Beaded Arm Band on Velvet2183 - Plateau Beaded Arm Band on Velvet
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Plateau Beaded Arm Band on Velvet, measures 28.5 in. with 15 in. of beadwork, Native American peop
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace2184 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace, traditional style setting of leaves and scrollwork, triangular turquoise nugget (3/8'' x .5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to lapcea for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace  Reeder2185 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace Reeder
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant Necklace by Ricky Reeder, measures 18'' end to end, circular pendant is 4''L x 2''W, feath...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to lapcea for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Plains Indian Large Multi Bead Yoke Collar2186 - Plains Indian Large Multi Bead Yoke Collar
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Plains Indian Large Multi Bead Collar. Small tear on one side and the tie strap on one side is missing. Measures 9x36''.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Multistone Bracelet - Running Bear2187 - Navajo Sterling Multistone Bracelet - Running Bear
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Navajo Sterling Multistone Bracelet - Running Bear, hallmarked and stamped sterling, inside measures 6.5'' which includes opening x 5/8'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watchband by D.K. Lister2188 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watchband by D.K. Lister
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Watchband by D.K. Lister, hallmarked DK, measures 6.5''inside x .5''W, features 8 graduated turquoise cabo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Original Painting on Leather by J. Frank Muir2189 - Original Painting on Leather by J. Frank Muir
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Original Painting on Leather by J. Frank Muir, measures 22'' x 32'', leather on masonite board, central figure is Native American Ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Pendleton Blanket2190 - Antique Pendleton Blanket
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Antique Pendleton Blanket, measures 50'' x 62'', ribbon selvage wear, beautiful southwestern desert colors of Native American geomet...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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3 Vintage Navajo Throw Rugs2191 - 3 Vintage Navajo Throw Rugs
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3 Vintage Navajo Throw Rugs. Yellow, Black & Cream 18''x24''. Blue, Brown & White 19.5'' x 36''. Red, Blu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original Oil Painting "A Prickly Situation" by Savarese2192 - Original Oil Painting "A Prickly Situation" by Savarese
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Original Oil Painting "A Prickly Situation" by Savarese. This wonderful piece is her trademark in her "Happy Birds Series" in vi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Vintage Plains Indian Hide Leather Shirt2194 - Vintage Plains Indian Hide Leather Shirt
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Vintage Plains Indian Hide Leather Shirt, 17'' shoulder, 22'' across chest, and 31''L, fringed, there's a half dollar si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Kachina Glass Bottom Lamp2195 - Navajo Kachina Glass Bottom Lamp
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Navajo Kachina Glass Bottom Lamp, measures 21''H x 11''.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hopi Sifter Basket2196 - Hopi Sifter Basket
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Hopi Sifter Basket, measures 10 in. x 2.25 in.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Rabbit Skins2198 - Rabbit Skins
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Rabbit Skins, largest measures 18 in. x 14 in.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Three Yei Rug Textile Rug2199 - Navajo Three Yei Rug Textile Rug
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Navajo Three Yei Rug Textile Rug, tightly woven in yellow, blue, burgundy, black, orange, and green
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Vintage Iroquois Beaded Doeskin Moccassins2200 - Vintage Iroquois Beaded Doeskin Moccassins
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Vintage Iroquois Beaded Doeskin Moccasins, exquisitely beaded in Iroquois tradition in hues of red,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Zia Petroglyph Design Pottery Jar by Ralph Aragon2201 - Zia Petroglyph Design Pottery Jar by Ralph Aragon
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Zia Petroglyph Design Pottery Jar by Ralph Aragon, measures 6 in. x 5.76 in., Ralph Aragon (Zia) wa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Mimbres Stone Axehead2202 - Mimbres Stone Axehead
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Mimbres Stone Axehead, measures 6.25''L x 2.5'' x 3'', very beautifully worked, very smooth, 3/4 grooved, multi-use tool one...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Nicolas Quezada - deceased 20112203 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Nicolas Quezada - deceased 2011
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot by Nicolas Quezada, measures 6 in. x 6.25 in., comes with photo of artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Large Collection of Classic Mimbres Pottery Sherds2204 - Large Collection of Classic Mimbres Pottery Sherds
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Large Collection of Classic Mimbres Pottery Sherds, several rim pieces, mostly black on white, however some red on white, great sherds featuring the b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1967 Framed & Matted Print by Artist Jerome Tiger2205 - 1967 Framed & Matted Print by Artist Jerome Tiger
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1967 Framed & Matted Print by artist Jerome Tiger. Vivid in color with a sealed paper back. Jerome Tiger, a full blooded Creek-Seminole Indian f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Jar by Mary Cain2206 - Santa Clara Pueblo Jar by Mary Cain
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Santa Clara Pueblo Jar by Mary Cain, measures 4.25''H x 4''W, highly burnished and deeply carved, signed on bottom by artist, Mary C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hopi Handpainted Leather Dance Mask by Sakastewa2207 - Hopi Handpainted Leather Dance Mask by Sakastewa
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Hopi Handpainted Leather Dance Mask by Sakastewa, mesures 10''H (does not include fe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to gourmet for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Jar2208 - Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Jar
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From the Bill Freeman (deceased) New Mexican Estate, Prehistoric Mimbres Utilitarian Jar, measures 7''H x 7''D, corrugated style, ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Handmade Knitted Bingo Bag2209 - Navajo Handmade Knitted Bingo Bag
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Navajo Handmade Knitted Bingo Bag, measures 10'' x 10''. Clean, like new condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Anasazi Reproduction Black on White Bowl2210 - Anasazi Reproduction Black on White Bowl
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From the Bill Freeman (deceased) New Mexico Estate, Anasazi Reproduction Black on White Bowl, measures 3''H x 6.5''W, features black...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Anasazi Reproduction Black on White Olla2211 - Anasazi Reproduction Black on White Olla
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From the Bill Freeman (deceased) New Mexico Estate, Anasazi Reproduction Black on White Olla, measures 6''H x 7''D, features black m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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4 Prehistoric Stone Axehead Collection2212 - 4 Prehistoric Stone Axehead Collection
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4 Prehistoric Stone Axehead Collection. All are fully grooved. largest measures 4x5''. Longest 6x3'', Grey Stone Axe 3x5'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Ivon Quezada2213 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Ivon Quezada
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Ivon Quezada, measures 7.5'' x 9'', signed by artist on bottom and Hecho en Mexico, features geometric ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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