Desert West Nov. 02nd & 3rd Auction

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Several estates including the Nick @ Suzanne Nicholas Collection of Native American Art, Kachinas, Pottery, Folk Art & Navajo Rugs. Cowboy & Mexican Memorabelia. Antiques & Collectibles
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Collection of Dream Catcher Earrings1084 - Collection of Dream Catcher Earrings
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Collection of Dream Catcher Earrings. 5 pairs of pierced with feather and bead and silver leaves. Largest measures approx. 2.25''H x 1.25...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to clop for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Collection Navajo & Zuni Silver Pierced Earrings1085 - Collection Navajo & Zuni Silver Pierced Earrings
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Collection Navajo & Zuni Silver Pierced Earrings. 9 pair all together. 1) Oval Onyx post earrings with sawtooth bezel. 2) Coral posts set in sa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Schrade Cutlery Uncle Henry Knife and Sheath1086 - Schrade Cutlery Uncle Henry Knife and Sheath
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Schrade Cutlery Uncle Henry Knife and Sheath. 12'' long with 7'' steel blade. Sheath measures 12 1/2''L x 1 5/8''W. ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Viginia Galleries Locking Wooden Jewelry Box1087 - Viginia Galleries Locking Wooden Jewelry Box
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Viginia Galleries Locking Wooden Jewelry Box. This attractive item has lable on bottom that reads ''Furniture by Henkel-Harris Wincheffer, V...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise Chip Inlay Pin1088 - Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise Chip Inlay Pin
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise Chip Inlay Pin. Measures 1.25w x 3''long. 2.75''x 1'' area of chip inlay. Traditional scal...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Earrings, Saddle Pin & Cufflinks1089 - Vintage Navajo Earrings, Saddle Pin & Cufflinks
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Vintage Navajo Earrings, Saddle Pin & Cufflinks. #1 Navajo sterling green turquoise cabochon and measures 2''H x 1''W. #2 Navajo...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Acrylic ''Native Sun'' by Judy Savarese1090 - Original Acrylic ''Native Sun'' by Judy Savarese
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Original Acrylic ''Native Sun'' by Judy Savarese, Painting depicts three brightly painted happy birds scurring along the trail under...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Blue Ahote Kachina1090A - Navajo Blue Ahote Kachina
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From the collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Navajo Blue Ahote Kachina, measures 6''w x 10.5''h. Heavily decorated and except...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of Old Pawn Rings1092 - Collection of Old Pawn Rings
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Collection of Old Pawn Rings. These unique rings are in sizes ranging from 1.5 to 8. #1 Coral ring in traditional style setting. #2 Blue-green Oval Ca
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelet by W. Silvers1093 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelet by W. Silvers
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bracelet by W. Silvers. Beautifully hand stamped silver bracelet with three dangling charms (2 feathers and 1 turquoise and
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Compass Necklace1094 - Compass Necklace
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Compass Necklace. Measures 18'' end to end, compass is .75'' diameter.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Framed Hand Signed Silkscreen by Woody Crumbo1094A - Framed Hand Signed Silkscreen by Woody Crumbo
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Framed Hand Signed Silkscreen by Woody Crumbo, framed and double matted under glass, hand sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Brass Tomahawk Pipe1095 - Brass Tomahawk Pipe
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Brass Tomahawk Pipe. Brass mouthpiece and bowl with a wooden pipe. This unusual item measures approx. 10.5''L x 3.5''W.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Mexican and Native American Jewelry1096 - Collection of Mexican and Native American Jewelry
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Collection of Mexican and Native American Jewelry. #1 Vintage Turquoise & Coral channel inlay watch tips measures 1 7/8''L x 3/8'...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Contemporary Plains Indian Neck Knife1097 - Contemporary Plains Indian Neck Knife
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Contemporary Plains Indian Neck Knife. Knife is 5''L and sheath is 4.5'' with leather neck strap, and beading of mariin-evergreen-cr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Original Painting by Hollis Willford (1940-2007)1098 - Original Painting by Hollis Willford (1940-2007)
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Original Painting by Hollis Willford (1940-2007). A native of Texas who settled in Loveland, Colorado, Hollis Williford became a sculptor and painter
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Petroglyph Pottery Seed Jar by Loewenkamp1099 - Petroglyph Pottery Seed Jar by Loewenkamp
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This wonderful item has crackled turquoise base paint with carved black petroglyph drawings of bighorn sheep and sun designs. Signed on the bottom by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to brogesr49 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Collection of Santa Domingo Earrings1100 - Collection of Santa Domingo Earrings
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Collection of Five Santa Domingo Earrings. 2 inlay on shell pierced, one set is trapazoid shaped shell pieces on wires, one pair of inlay thunderbirds
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Reproduction Pre-Columbian Male Effigy1101 - Reproduction Pre-Columbian Male Effigy
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Reproduction Pre-Columbian Male Effigy. This awesome piece measures approx. 8.5''H x 8''W. Stamped ''Mexico'' on the...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Button Covers & Indian Head Penny Cufflinks1102 - Button Covers & Indian Head Penny Cufflinks
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Button Covers & Indian Head Penny Cufflinks. This wonderful collection includes #1 Set of Sterling button covers #2 Set of stamped silvertoned ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Original ''Do You Think We Can Eat It?'' J. Savarese1102A - Original ''Do You Think We Can Eat It?'' J. Savarese
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Original Oil ''Do You Think We Can Eat It?'', gallery wrapped canvas, measures 14''H x 18''W, features two ''...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Collection of Turquoise Serpentine Necklaces1103 - Collection of Turquoise Serpentine Necklaces
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Collection of Turquoise Serpentine & Shell Necklaces. Longest measures 16'' end-to-end.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sterling Agate Pin & Sterling Turquoise Bead1104 - Sterling Agate Pin & Sterling Turquoise Bead
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Sterling Agate Pin & Sterling Turquoise Bead. Agate pin is set in sterling silver oval setting while the second piece is a spinner bead it is i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Bead Necklaces1106 - Navajo Turquoise Bead Necklaces
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Navajo Turquoise Bead Necklaces. The longest of these attractive necklaces measures appro. 24''L. #1 Gorgeous green turquoise with white he...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Sugilite Ring by Running Bear1107 - Navajo Sterling Sugilite Ring by Running Bear
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Navajo Sterling Sugilite Ring by Running Bear; this piece features 3 fabulous purple sugilite cabochons; largest measures .75in x .25in set in sterlin
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Two Jemez Polychrome Pots, Signed1107A - Two Jemez Polychrome Pots, Signed
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From the collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Two Jemez Polychrome Pots, Signed. The pitcher measures 4.75'' H x 3'' W, by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1960 Elgin Ladies Silver Pocket Watch1108 - 1960 Elgin Ladies Silver Pocket Watch
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1906 Elgin Ladies Silver Pocket Watch; nice early sterling silver pocketwatch; 7 jewels; size 0; model 2; Roman Numerals; measures 1.25in; serial # 12
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Navajo German Silver Carved Turquoise Bracelet1109 - Navajo German Silver Carved Turquoise Bracelet
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Navajo German Silver Carved Turquoise Bracelet; wide hand stamped cuff; carved center natural turquoise cabochon; german silver; inside measurement wh
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring1110 - Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring; older piece of Navajo jewelry; not signed; features a traditional style setting of turquoise and coral; hand
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Hopi Wolf Kachina by Silas Youvella1110A - Hopi Wolf Kachina by Silas Youvella
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From the collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Hopi Wolf Kachina by Silas Youvella, measures 8.5''h x 3''w. Great piece showin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Historical Posters1111 - Historical Posters
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Historical Posters, largest measures 22''H x 17''W, #1 Front reads: Historical Trails Through New Mexico The Land of Enchantment Ba...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1980 Hopi Kawai-i Kachina1112 - 1980 Hopi Kawai-i Kachina
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1980 Hopi Kawai-i Kachina, measures 15''H x 10''W, beautifully hand painted in vibrant bright colors, embellished with feathers, hal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Seed Jar by Whiterock1113 - Navajo Seed Jar by Whiterock
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Navajo Seed Jar by Whiterock. Measures 2'' x 4'' wide. Sgrafitto kokopellis surround the piece. signed by artist.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Three Miniature Horse Hair Baskets1114 - Three Miniature Horse Hair Baskets
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Three Miniature Horse Hair Baskets. Largest is 1.75'' high x 1.75'' wide. Sweet kitty, and 2 duck decoys. Incredible workmanship!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Framed Hand Signed Silkscreen by Woody Crumbo1114A - Framed Hand Signed Silkscreen by Woody Crumbo
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a Framed Hand Signed Silkscreen by Woody Crumbo, framed and double matted under glass, hand sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Vintage Jemez Pottery Figures by C. Toya1115 - Vintage Jemez Pottery Figures by C. Toya
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Vintage Jemez Pottery Figures by C. Toya, largest measures 6.25'' x 4''W, #1 Male figure with handpainted clothing, jewelry, and acc...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Santa Clara Carved Bowl by Teresita Naranjo1116 - Santa Clara Carved Bowl by Teresita Naranjo
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Santa Clara Carved Bowl by Teresita Naranjo. Vintage example of this noted Santa Clara Pueblo potter. Avanyu figure deeply carved into the piece whi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to basketgal for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Collection of Hand Carved Wooden Figurines1117 - Collection of Hand Carved Wooden Figurines
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Collection of Hand Carved Wooden Figurines, largest measures 6.25''H x 4''W, #1 Quick Draw Cowboy #2 Owl Sitting atop post #3 Owl ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Three Photographic Reproductions Native Americans1118 - Three Photographic Reproductions Native Americans
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Three Photographic Reproductions Native Americans. Largest measures 6.5'' x 4.5''. Two of the pieces have photos of 2 men and 2 wo...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Santa Clara Bowl1119 - Antique Santa Clara Bowl
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Antique Santa Clara Bowl. Measures 5'' high x 6.5'' wide. Beautiful piece of early Santa Clara Pueblo pottery.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Jemez Polychrome Pottery Figures by Toya1120 - Jemez Polychrome Pottery Figures by Toya
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Jemez Polychrome Pottery Figures by Toya, angel measures 2.5''H x 2.25''W, #1 is a papoose in cradleboard painted in geometric lines...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Tony Hillerman Book Collection, 13 Hard/soft Backs, Two Signed, Some First Editions1120A - Tony Hillerman Book Collection, 13 Hard/soft Backs, Two Signed, Some First Editions
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From the collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Tony Hillerman Book Collection, 13 Hard/soft Backs. Hardbacks with dust jackets/slip covers: &...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Wedding Vase, by Julieta Oliveria1121 - Mata Ortiz Wedding Vase, by Julieta Oliveria
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Mata Ortiz Wedding Vase, Signed. Traditional wedding vase, burnished, measures 8'' x 5''. Has repair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Santa Clara Rain God1122 - Vintage Santa Clara Rain God
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Vintage Santa Clara Rain God. Traditional figure, holding bowl, measures 4.5'' hi x 3'' wide. Worn area along rim of pot.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Two Vintage Hopi Bowls1123 - Two Vintage Hopi Bowls
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Two Vintage Hopi Bowls. Largest measures 2.25'' high x 4'' wide. Both shallow bowls have nice black geometric patterns, one has a r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Hopi Ornaments1124 - Hopi Ornaments
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Hopi Ornaments, largest ornament measures 2.5''D and lightening sticks are 6''L, 8 Hopi Kachina Head Ornaments and 10 Lightening Sti...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Mudheads - Gutierrez1125 - Santa Clara Pottery Mudheads - Gutierrez
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Santa Clara Pottery Mudheads - Dorothy and Paul Gutierrez, #1 Reclining Mudhead signed on bottom by artist #2 Mother and Baby signed on bottom by arti
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to xvdinpbs for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Hopi Kachina ''Tewa Girl'' by Ben Seeni1125A - Hopi Kachina ''Tewa Girl'' by Ben Seeni
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From the collection of Nick & Suzanne Nicholas. Hopi Kachina ''Tewa Girl'' by Ben Seeni (First Mesa), measures 10.5'' hi...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Vintage Collection of Acoma Pottery Figurines1126 - Vintage Collection of Acoma Pottery Figurines
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Vintage Collection of Acoma Pottery Figurines, tallest measures 4''H x 2.25''W and largest snake measures 1''H x 3''...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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2 1960's-70's Santa Clara Signed Pots1127 - 2 1960's-70's Santa Clara Signed Pots
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2 1960's-70's Santa Clara Signed Pots. One is signed Billy Cain Santa Clara Pueblo and the other is Cresencia Santa Clara Pueblo. These wond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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