Indian Art- Best of Santa Fe 2013

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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-do! 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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Painted Buffalo Skull587 - Painted Buffalo Skull
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Beautiful painted bull buffalo skull with feather drops, medicine wheel, and fringed accents. Very good condition. Standard
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Carved Buffalo Skull - Two Hawks588 - Carved Buffalo Skull - Two Hawks
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Fantastic bleached buffalo skull covered with intricate carved and inked artwork; eagle, feathers, and other symbols. Signed Two Hawks,
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Iron Trade Axe589 - Iron Trade Axe
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Rawhide wrapped iron headed axe with bleeding heart cut out. Very good condition. 20"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Presentation Pipe Axe590 - Presentation Pipe Axe
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Exquisite fancy style pipe axe with steel head, carved wooden haft, and rare silver accoutrements. Very good condition. 16-1/2&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Klickitat Basket591 - Klickitat Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Museum quality hard-sided oval shaped basket with imbricated exterior with intricate geometric diamond pattern on sides and floral devi
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Suquamish Basket592 - Suquamish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Large rectangular fully imbricated hard basket with intact rim loops, triangular tree(?) symbols, and rare dog figures around the rim.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Salish Basket593 - Salish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1910, Classic hard weave flared bowl with two-color imbricated geometric designs on a darker field. Very good condition. 5-1/8" x 7-1/2...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Salish Basket594 - Salish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare Lummi rectangular hard-sided basket with original rim loops and striking imbricated polychrome geometric design. Very good condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Tlingit Basket595 - Tlingit Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic extra-fine weave lidded "rattle top" basket with gold and brown imbricated geometric forms, plus a nice swirl desig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Haida Basket Hat596 - Haida Basket Hat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional woven cedar bark hat with stylized crab figure painted in black and red. Very good condition. 6" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Haida Hat Basket597 - Haida Hat Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful plaited weave cedar bark hat with top-knot device that is trimmed with copper bands. Very good condition. 5" x 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Nez Perce Basket Hat598 - Nez Perce Basket Hat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Fantastic old fine weave polychrome cornhusk and bear grass "Lead Skow" basketry fez with trade bead top suspension. Excellen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to jonnie for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag599 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920, Large colorful traditional two-sided cornhusk bag with striking geometric designs on both sides done in fine woolens. Very good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag600 - Nez Perce Cornhusk Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950, Colorful classic two-sided cornhusk bag with multicolor geometric forms done with wool yarns. Good condition. 16-1/2" x 13"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to loverofbas.. for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Miniature Pottery Collection601 - Miniature Pottery Collection
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Exceptional collection of seven smaller pottery jars in different styles done by M. Jim, Santanita(?), Swazo & Birdell, C. Concho, ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Acoma Miniature Pottery - Lucy M. Lewis602 - Acoma Miniature Pottery - Lucy M. Lewis
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Splendid miniature pottery jar with black geometric rim and motif done on a white slip. Great condition. 1-3/4" x 2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to toucan for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Jar - Robert Tenorio603 - Santo Domingo Pottery Jar - Robert Tenorio
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Classic polychrome ovoid motif pottery jar with three bands of design done on exterior. Signed around base, great condition. 10"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Jemez Pottery Vase - Juanita Fragua604 - Jemez Pottery Vase - Juanita Fragua
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful cream slip pottery wedding vase with a gentle swirl motif including a heartline arrow pointing out of one of the openings. Ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to batab for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Acoma Pottery Owl - W. Aragon605 - Acoma Pottery Owl - W. Aragon
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Superb polychrome painted owl with two owlets painted in classic motif. Excellent condition. 7" x 6-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Santo Domingo Necklace606 - Santo Domingo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Great strand of bone beads with tabs and a thunderbird pendant done in mosaic with turquoise, red, and shell on black battery backing.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Santo Domingo Necklace607 - Santo Domingo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Fabulous natural Cerrillos green turquoise tube beads with roundel spacers and sterling cones and a matching pair of earrings. 18"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Necklace608 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1965, Exquisite sterling repoussé blossoms and naja and with natural Nevada turquoise cabochons. Great patina, very good condition. Nec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Zuni Ring - Carol Lee609 - Zuni Ring - Carol Lee
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Terrific "Snoopy Plays Tennis" stone to stone ring done in shell, turquoise, and jet. Signed Carol Lee, very good condition....
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Ring610 - Navajo Ring
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Watch ring with sterling leaf motif, coral, and turquoise cabochons. Signed VCQ, great patina, very good condition. Size 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Chippewa Log Drum611 - Chippewa Log Drum
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Unique two-handled horizontal double drum to be carried and beat by two people in parade, march, etc. Has one loose cinch strap, which d
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Plains Beaded Leggings612 - Plains Beaded Leggings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early-Mid 1900s, Pair of traditional buckskin leggings with cut-in fringe and muslin tops, trade cloth trim, sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded panel
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Arapaho Beaded Moccasins613 - Arapaho Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded moccasins with striking blue and white pattern with deer tracks and rare parfleche so
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Crow Quilled Hair Drop614 - Crow Quilled Hair Drop
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare old extra-long rawhide hair decoration with plaited quill work, tin cone and feather suspensions, and horsehair trim. Shows some
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Blackfeet War Bonnet615 - Blackfeet War Bonnet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Very rare old style straight feather bonnet with canvas cap, sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded brow band, bright pink yarns, and feather
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Pipebag616 - Sioux Beaded Pipebag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic two-sided sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded hide pipe/tobacco bag with traditional Sioux symbols on front and back, quilled sla
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to barnegat-6 for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Arapaho Beaded Ceremonial Moccasins617 - Arapaho Beaded Ceremonial Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very rare pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded (including soles) buckskin moccasins with bifurcated tongues and round cross symbol
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Sioux Quilled Bag618 - Sioux Quilled Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900s, Colorful squared buckskin flap bag with fully quilled front panel and spaced fringe. Minor quill damage, otherwise good condition. 7-1/
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Sioux Tepee Bag619 - Sioux Tepee Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Classic buffalo hide possible bag with sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded panels on ends, flap, and rows of purple and red quills on the fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Sioux/Assiniboine Quilled Baby Moccasins620 - Sioux/Assiniboine Quilled Baby Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very rare fully quilled and beaded (including soles) sinew sewn baby moccasins done in Fort Berthold pink color. Very good condition,
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Large Turquoise Nugget621 - Large Turquoise Nugget
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Unknown, Huge and beautiful solid turquoise nugget weighing 41.8 ounces. Great condition. Approx. 2-1/2" x 6" x 5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Navajo Buckle622 - Navajo Buckle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic sandcast heavy gauge all-silver belt buckle with single bright blue turquoise stone. Very good condition. 2-1/2" x 3-3/4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to batab for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Navajo Necklace623 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Finer all-silver squash blossom style necklace made of flying eagle figures done in Singer style turquoise and coral chip inlay. Very go
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - D. Curly624 - Navajo Bracelet - D. Curly
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Very fine all-silver shadowbox cuff bracelet with three matching turquoise stones and chip inlay designs of turquoise and coral. Very go
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to jlb1961 for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Navajo Necklace625 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Fine gold overlay all-silver squash blossom necklace with round matte finish coral stones. Very good condition. Necklace 22", Na...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Navajo Concho Belt - R.B.626 - Navajo Concho Belt - R.B.
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful large stone turquoise and silver belt with eleven finely tooled conchos, plus a matching buckle, including a bear hallmark with
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - R.B.627 - Navajo Bracelet - R.B.
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful all-silver and large turquoise (matches above stones), five-band cuff bracelet with six deep red branch coral stones. Hallmar
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Hopi Bolo Tie - Hubert Yowytewa628 - Hopi Bolo Tie - Hubert Yowytewa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fine all-silver overlay bolo tie with a landing duck figure, with a sunface hallmark by Hubert Yowytewa. Very good condition. 38"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie629 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic all-silver channel inlay eagle bolo tie with turquoise, coral, shell, and jet. Very good condition. 38" long, 3" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Navajo Watch Bracelet - Rew Dineh'630 - Navajo Watch Bracelet - Rew Dineh'
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Exceptional finely stamped all-silver overlay watch bracelet set with matching oxblood red coral stones. Very fine details, excellent c
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Rose Gonzales631 - San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Rose Gonzales
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful low-profile redware bowl, signed 'Rose.' Very good condition. 2-1/2" x 5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Blue Corn632 - San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Blue Corn
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Small carved polychrome pottery jar with Avanyu figure. Very good condition. 5" x 4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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San Juan Pottery Jar - Sue Tapia633 - San Juan Pottery Jar - Sue Tapia
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Beautiful finely carved redware seed pot with exposed mica clay. Very good condition. 2" x 3"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to toucan for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Santa Clara PotteryJar - Earlene Youngblood-Tafoya634 - Santa Clara PotteryJar - Earlene Youngblood-Tafoya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Fine polychrome redware seed pot with feather design and stylized Avanyu serpent figure. Very good condition. 4-1/4" x 4-1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Santa Clara PotteryJar - Earlene Youngblood-Tafoya635 - Santa Clara PotteryJar - Earlene Youngblood-Tafoya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Fine polychrome redware seed pot with modified-key design and stylized Avanyu serpent figure. Very good condition. 4-1/4" x 4-1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Pottery Jar - Alice Cling636 - Navajo Pottery Jar - Alice Cling
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Small redware pottery vase done in her distinct color and finish. Very good condition. 4-3/4" x 2-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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