Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe '14

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Scheduled around Santa Fe's annual Indian Market, the "Best of Santa Fe" auction is our premiere buying event of the year. It's two full days of auction activity, with over 1000 lots of hard-to-find Native American beadwork, pottery, jewelry, baskets, rugs, NW Coast items, Eskimo relics, trade beads, katsinas, original art, and more, plus antique, western, and other interesting collectibles in all categories. Held at the famous Scottish Rites Hall near Santa Fe's historic Plaza, this auction is a must-see! Please join us in Santa Fe if you can, or participate as a live online bidder through iCollector. Good luck bidding!
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Nampeyo1 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Nampeyo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Small, early (as per the squared symbols) polychrome jar, by the original Nampeyo. Good used condition, shows some use. Signed simply
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Elva Nampeyo2 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Elva Nampeyo
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Ca. 1960s, Beautiful thin-walled polychrome pottery jar with the famous Nampeyo "migration" pattern as its design. Very good condition,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl - Carol Namoki3 - Hopi Pottery Bowl - Carol Namoki
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Ca. 1960s, Traditional low-profile polychrome-on-buff bowl with incurve rim signed "Carol Namoki - Tewa Village." Very good condition, a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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2 Hopi Pottery Bowls - Dextra (Nampeyo) Quotskuyva4 - 2 Hopi Pottery Bowls - Dextra (Nampeyo) Quotskuyva
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Ca. 1980s, Beautiful pair of small fine pottery bowls, one with a polychrome design. Both in very good condition. 2" x 5", 2-1/2" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Loren H. Nampeyo5 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Loren H. Nampeyo
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Late 1900s, Fine contemporary polychrome pottery jar with masterfully carved katsinas, butterflies, and other traditional symbols. Very good condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Hopi-style Pottery Jar - Ida Sahmie6 - Hopi-style Pottery Jar - Ida Sahmie
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Ca. 1995, Exceptional thin-walled polychrome-on-buff jar showing a Rainbow Yei figure surrounding male and female Yei Bei Chai dancers. Very good c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to apelberg for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl - Laura Tomasi7 - Hopi Pottery Bowl - Laura Tomasi
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Mid 1900s, Outstanding large and sturdy polychrome bowl with large avian form on the interior. Signed "Laura Tomasi - 65 Years Old." Ve...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl - Laura Tomasi8 - Hopi Pottery Bowl - Laura Tomasi
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960, Slightly smaller version of the previous, with beautiful stepped curvilinear design on the outside. Very good condition, with a few minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jar - Priscilla Namingha Nampeyo9 - Hopi Pottery Jar - Priscilla Namingha Nampeyo
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Mid 1900s, Exceptional very large polychrome pottery olla with traditional design inspired by an early original Nampeyo design. Very good condition
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Navajo Pottery Jar - Lucy Leuppe McKelvey10 - Navajo Pottery Jar - Lucy Leuppe McKelvey
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Late 1900s, Exceptional intricately designed wide pottery jar titled "Whirling Rainbow Goddesses of Mountain Way Chant." Very good cond...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Maidu Basket11 - Maidu Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Beautiful very fine weave basketry bowl with perfect encompassing geometric design. Very good condition with two small repairs. Nice
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Maidu Basket12 - Maidu Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Beautiful very fine weave basketry bowl with perfect encompassing geometric design. Very good condition. Nice patina. 3-1/8" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Maidu Basket13 - Maidu Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Larger tight weave basketry bowl with interesting repeating geometric pattern. Very good condition. Very minor stitch loss, nice pati
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Pima Basket14 - Pima Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Large traditional weave bowl with large black center and classic geometric blossom pattern. Very good condition, great patina. 7-3/4...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to comanche6 for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Apache Basket15 - Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic tight weave shallow tray with rare eagle figures and arrow points. Good condition, but has two rim splits and needs a cleaning
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Mission Basket16 - Mission Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Finer weave shallow bowl/tray with striking star center and geometric bands done in black and orange. Very good condition. 2-1/2&quo...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Apache Basket17 - Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Large flared storage basket with vertical rows of diamonds and interesting humanoid(?) figures/symbols. Very good condition with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to bearlady472 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Apache Basket18 - Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic tightly woven tray with lightning symbols, stacked checkered arrow points, and rare polychrome crosses. Very good condition, g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to comanche6 for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Apache Basket19 - Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Exceptional woven polychrome tray with squash blossom design, ticked band, and other interesting symbols. Very good condition. 3-3/4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to jcorning for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Pima Basket20 - Pima Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful nicely flared tray with black center and crisp geometric designs. Very good condition. 5" x 16"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet21 - Zuni Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Very fine five-row turquoise and silver needlepoint-style cuff bracelet. Very good condition. 5-1/4" + 1-1/4" x 2-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - N & T Leekela22 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - N & T Leekela
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Large and beautiful channel inlay sheep dancer bolo tie with carved stones and custom inlaid feather tips. Very good condition. "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Navajo Necklace23 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Huge natural Cerrillos turquoise nugget pendant on original handmade silver chain with matching clasp. Very good condition. 21" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Navajo Concho Belt - Calvin Martinez24 - Navajo Concho Belt - Calvin Martinez
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Outstanding hand wrought all-silver concho belt with fine stamp work and set with turquoise and spondulus stones. Very good condition. 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Navajo Forks25 - Navajo Forks
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950, Great set of sturdy hand-hammered silver forks with stamped symbols and figures. Very good condition. 6-1/2" each
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Navajo/Zuni Concho Belt26 - Navajo/Zuni Concho Belt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Vintage turquoise and silver adjustable concho belt made with thirteen sunburst rosettes. Very good condition, great patina. 33" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to dawna for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Gold Navajo Bolo Tie27 - Gold Navajo Bolo Tie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Fine high quality 14K gold bolo tie with a beautiful Royston turquoise stone. Very good condition. 38" long, bolo 1-3/4" x 1-1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Navajo Necklace28 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful vintage turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace set with 26 fine turquoise stones. Very good condition. 29" long, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 425.00 - 850.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Pueblo Necklace29 - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fine six-strand red coral bead necklace with traditional string-wrapped top. Very good condition. 28" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to jpcd for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Eddie Beyuka30 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Eddie Beyuka
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fantastic all turquoise and silver chief dancer bolo tie with carved stone work and three barrel drums suspended from the dancer and tips
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Andy Van Tsinajinnie (1916-2000)31 - Andy Van Tsinajinnie (1916-2000)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Early signed original gouache on art board depicting a young weaver. Very good condition. 17" x 15"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to lgmoses for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Pablita Velarde (1918-2006)32 - Pablita Velarde (1918-2006)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original sand texture painting by Pablita Velarde (aka Tse Tsan-Golden Dawn). Very good condition. 9-3/4" x 11-1/2" (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Pablita Velarde (1918-2006)33 - Pablita Velarde (1918-2006)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original sand texture painting by Pablita Velarde (aka Tse Tsan-Golden Dawn). Very good condition. 9-3/4" x 11-1/2" (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Pablita Velarde (1918-2006)34 - Pablita Velarde (1918-2006)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original sand texture painting by Pablita Velarde (aka Tse Tsan-Golden Dawn). Very good condition. 10-1/2" x 11-3/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to rudycm1 for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Pablita Velarde (1918-2006)35 - Pablita Velarde (1918-2006)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original sand texture painting by Pablita Velarde (aka Tse Tsan-Golden Dawn). Very good condition. 10-1/2" x 11-3/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to rudycm1 for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Robert Redbird (b. 1939)36 - Robert Redbird (b. 1939)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original gouache on art paper showing a Kiowa Indian doing a peyote dance. Very good condition. 30" x 20" (36-1/2&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Robert Redbird (b. 1939)37 - Robert Redbird (b. 1939)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original watercolor showing the subject looking upward. Very good condition. 25" x 20" (38-1/4" x 32-1/4" f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Robert Redbird, Sr. (b-1939)37a - Robert Redbird, Sr. (b-1939)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original multimedia on handmade paper depicting two stylized robed figures. Very good condition. 23" x 30" (29-1/2&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Robert Redbird, Sr. (b-1939)37b - Robert Redbird, Sr. (b-1939)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original multimedia on handmade paper depicting two stylized robed figures. Very good condition. 23" x 30" (29-1/2&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Lawrence W. Lee (b. 1947)38 - Lawrence W. Lee (b. 1947)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Signed original oil on canvas titled "Winter Cloak." Very good condition. 21-3/4" x 27-3/4" (29-1/2" x 35-1/2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Lawrence W. Lee (b. 1947)39 - Lawrence W. Lee (b. 1947)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Large signed original oil on canvas titled "Shaman." Very good condition. 23-3/4" x 35-3/4" (32" x 44" f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Poko Petek (1924-1972)40 - Poko Petek (1924-1972)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Colorful signed original oil on canvas done in her distinct stroke style. Very good condition. 23-3/4" x 16-1/4" (29" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving41 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970, Beautiful finer weave storm pattern rug with finely outlined elements and done with a rare heather background. Very good condition. 28&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving42 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Extra fine weave Two Grey Hills rug done in a clean and precise geometric pattern. Very good condition. 32" x 45-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving43 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960-1970, Classic and beautiful Two Grey Hills rug. Very good condition, shows a little use. 33" x 51"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving44 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980, Extra fine weave storm pattern rug done with a very crisp pattern. Very good condition. 33" x 49"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to comanche6 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving45 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Nice little vintage rug done in earth tones featuring five Yei Bei Chai dancers. Very good condition, lightly used. 25" x 26"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving46 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Fine and intricate "Tree of Life" rug with many multi-colored birds. Very good condition. Purchased at The Gap Trading Post...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving - Pauline Juan47 - Navajo Rug/Weaving - Pauline Juan
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Very fine weave Burntwater rug with sharp geometric elements done in earth tones and pastels. Ex. Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to jpcd for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving - Ella Mae Brown48 - Navajo Rug/Weaving - Ella Mae Brown
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful banded Crystal rug done in natural wools. Purchased at Canyon De Chelly Trading Post in the 1970s. Very good condition. 24&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to jpcd for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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