January 11th Native American Indian Art Auction

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Auction features authentic baskets, rugs, kachinas, bead work, jewelry, arrowheads, paintings, pottery and much more.

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Unless noted all items have some amount of acceptable wear, scratches, nicks, missing stitches, ect. for their age.
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PLAINS BREAST PLATE NECKLACE51 - PLAINS BREAST PLATE NECKLACE
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1990's. Handmade from hair, pipe and bone beads, 24" x 6". Silver, commercial beads and cowry shell drops 5" long Shipping fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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THREE PUEBLO CHOCKER NECKLACES52 - THREE PUEBLO CHOCKER NECKLACES
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1970-80's. All single strand of Handmade shell, turquoise, jet, and pipestone beads. One 16", other two 20" long Shipping for this ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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TURQUOISE CABS53 - TURQUOISE CABS
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Age unknown. Various matrix's and colors. Largest 1.75" x 2.25" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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SANTA CLARA POTTERY BOWL BY LORENZO FUENTES54 - SANTA CLARA POTTERY BOWL BY LORENZO FUENTES
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1993. Handmade with sgraffito floral and butterfly design. Signed Lorenzo Fuentes. 2.5" x 2" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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TWELVE SILVER PENDANTS55 - TWELVE SILVER PENDANTS
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1980's. Ten sterling silver pendants with various designs and turquoise stones. Two Hopi pendants with overlay design, signed with logo for Alde...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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FRANKLIN MINT NAPOLEON FLINTLOCK56 - FRANKLIN MINT NAPOLEON FLINTLOCK
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Contemporary non functioning replica of Napoleon's Flintlock pistol. Has minor wear. 13" x 6", comes with frame 18.5" x 12.25&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE57 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1930-40's. Handwoven with homespun wool. Has busy optical illusion water bug design. 62" x 41" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTI...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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ZUNI SILVER BOLO BY ALFONSO PENKETEWA58 - ZUNI SILVER BOLO BY ALFONSO PENKETEWA
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1970's. Sterling silver with hand stamped design. Has applied leaf and turquoise stones. Signed by Alfonso Penketewa. 1" x 1.25" weig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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NAVAJO KACHINA BY SAMMIE WALKER59 - NAVAJO KACHINA BY SAMMIE WALKER
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2012. Handcarved and painted wood. Titled" White Owl" and signed Sammie Walker. 19" tall Shipping for this lot: $20.00 (CONTINENT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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NAVAJO SILVER BRACELET60 - NAVAJO SILVER BRACELET
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1970's. Sterling silver two wire shank with handstamped and applied leaves and single blacks stone. Signed RM. 1.25" x 5" x 1" w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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HOPI POTTERY PLATES BY AAS-KU-MANA61 - HOPI POTTERY PLATES BY AAS-KU-MANA
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1990's. Handmade and painted Satyaki symbols in hand. Signed Aas-ku-mana. 3" x 1" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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NORTH WEST COAST LIDDED BASKET62 - NORTH WEST COAST LIDDED BASKET
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1940's. Handmade with polychrome cross design. Has minor stitch loss. 5" x 5.5" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED S...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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MOJAVE POTERY STORY TELLER63 - MOJAVE POTERY STORY TELLER
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1960-70's. Handmade and painted seated woman with burlap and beaded design with horsehair. 3" x 4.75" Shipping for this lot: $10.00...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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ORIGINAL HOPI PAINTING BY NEIL DAVID64 - ORIGINAL HOPI PAINTING BY NEIL DAVID
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2012. Hand painted oil on canvas depicting Mana Kachina figure. Signed Neil David. 16" x 21" Shipping for this lot: $30.00 (CONTINENTAL...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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HOPI GOURD RATTLE65 - HOPI GOURD RATTLE
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1980's. Polychrome painted sunflower and Kachina face design, 5" x 4". Hand carved wooden handle, 10" long. Shipping for this...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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HOPI CARVING BY JIMMIE KOOTS66 - HOPI CARVING BY JIMMIE KOOTS
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1960-70's. Handcarved mud head holding basket with painted traditional matta. Has minor paint loss, foot has been glued and wood has split. Att...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Pima BASKETRY BOWL67 - Pima BASKETRY BOWL
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1920's. Handwoven busy geometric banded design with four pointed star in bottom. Has stitch loss and stains. 9.5" x 5.25" Shipping ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 450.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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ACOMA POTTERY BOWL68 - ACOMA POTTERY BOWL
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1950-60's. Handmade black on white painted design. Has minor spalding and chip on lip. 5" x 3.25" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CO...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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PUEBLO SILVER BUCKLE69 - PUEBLO SILVER BUCKLE
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1970's. Sterling silver sand cast design with hand stamped design in corners. 3" x 2" fits 1.5" belt weight 60 grams Shipping f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE70 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1950's. Handwoven busy stair step Red Mesa design. 34" x 41" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (270.00 + 54.00BP) = 324.00
 
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NEW MEXICAN CARVED WOODEN FOX71 - NEW MEXICAN CARVED WOODEN FOX
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1970's. Hand carved and painted wooden fox with applied whiskers and eyelashes. Signed Joe Ortega. 5" x 6" x 5" Shipping for t...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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HOPI POTTERY SEED JAR SIGNED WITH INITIALS D N AND CORNSTALK LOGO72 - HOPI POTTERY SEED JAR SIGNED WITH INITIALS D N AND CORNSTALK LOGO
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1998. Handmade and polychrome painted design, has kiva style stair step rim. Signed with initials D N and Cornstalk logo. 2" x 2.25" Sh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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THREE SILVER EARRINGS73 - THREE SILVER EARRINGS
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1970's. Sterling silver pierced ear style. Triangles with stamped basket weave design, 1.5" x 1.5". Sand cast diamond design, signed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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PUEBLO TURQUOISE NUGGET NECKLACE74 - PUEBLO TURQUOISE NUGGET NECKLACE
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1960-70's. Sterling silver cones with two strands of heishi and turquoise nuggets. 30" long Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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SANTA CLARA POTTERY BOWL BY MIDA TAFOYA75 - SANTA CLARA POTTERY BOWL BY MIDA TAFOYA
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1970-80's. Hand carved avanyu and polished black design. Signed Mida Tafoya. 6" x 3" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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HOPI KACHINA76 - HOPI KACHINA
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1970-80's. Hand carved and painted design depicting Corn Maiden dancer. 5" x 12.5" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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NAVAJO PAINTING BY AARON FREELAND77 - NAVAJO PAINTING BY AARON FREELAND
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1980's. Mixed media on paper of Indian profile. Has minor damage on outside border. Signed Freeland with pressed hand mark on opposite corner. ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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HOPI POTTERY WEDDING VASE BY TIM BURTON78 - HOPI POTTERY WEDDING VASE BY TIM BURTON
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1970's. Handmade traditional wedding vase with polychrome stylized birds. Signed T Burton. 7" x 10.5" Shipping for this lot: $10.00...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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PUEBLO NUGGET NECKLACE79 - PUEBLO NUGGET NECKLACE
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1980's. Two strands of various white, sterling silver, and graduated turquoise nuggets. 18" long Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINEN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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NAVAJO SILVER HAIR PIECE BY J PIASO JR80 - NAVAJO SILVER HAIR PIECE BY J PIASO JR
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1970-80's. Sterling silver band with hand stamped design. Signed J Piaso Jr inside a feather. .5" x 14" x 4.5" weight 42 grams ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE81 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1950's. Handwoven bands with geometric design. Is dirty and has some bleeding. 58" x 35" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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ZUNI SILVER TURQUOISE AND CORAL BOLO82 - ZUNI SILVER TURQUOISE AND CORAL BOLO
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1960-70's. Sandcast sterling silver with hand stamped frame and turquoise and branch coral design. Has sterling loops on back. 1.75" x 2.7...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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HOPI POTTERY BOWL83 - HOPI POTTERY BOWL
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1980's. Handmade and polychrome painted geometric, hand, star, and whirlwind symbols. 3" x 3" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTI...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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THREE PUEBLO NECKLACES84 - THREE PUEBLO NECKLACES
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1970's. Two single strand shell heishi, 18" long. Single strand of shell, jet, coral, pipe stone and turquoise, 22" long Shipping f...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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BEADED PILLOW85 - BEADED PILLOW
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1900-1950's. Handmade with yarn and beaded star. Has minor bead loss including fringe, has cloth back. 10" x 10" Shipping for this ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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ZUNI SILVER BRACELET86 - ZUNI SILVER BRACELET
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1950-60's. Hand twisted sterling silver wire shanks with twisted wire around carved turquoise leaf. Has crack. 1" x 4.75" x 1" w...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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HOPI DOLL BY NEIL DAVID87 - HOPI DOLL BY NEIL DAVID
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2000's. Hand carved and painted one piece Squash Dancer design. Signed Neil David. 2" x 6.5" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTIN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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THREE PAIR OF SILVER EARRINGS88 - THREE PAIR OF SILVER EARRINGS
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1970-80's. All sterling silver. One Navajo hand stamped with jet, signed IP. 1.75" long. Mexican with turquoise diamond, shell triangle and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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HOPI RATTLE ON BASE BY ELDON KEWANYAMA89 - HOPI RATTLE ON BASE BY ELDON KEWANYAMA
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1960-70's. Hand carved and painted kachina face design titled "Paiute Rattle", Signed Eldon Kewanyama. 4.75" x 11" Shipp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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JEMEZ POTTERY VASE BY MARY TSOSIE90 - JEMEZ POTTERY VASE BY MARY TSOSIE
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1970-80's. Handmade twisted coil design with polished finish. Signed Mary Tsosie. 5" x 9" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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NAVAJO OIL PAINTING BY ADESIDERIO91 - NAVAJO OIL PAINTING BY ADESIDERIO
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1980's. Hand painted oil on canvas. Depicting night scene Male and Female Yei-bi-chei dancers. Signed Adesiderio. 20" x24" Shipping...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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ZUNI SHELL NECKLACE92 - ZUNI SHELL NECKLACE
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1950-60's. Single to three strand shell disk's with hand faceted coral drops. 22"-28" long Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTI...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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HOPI SQUASH KACHINA BY ROXIE PELA93 - HOPI SQUASH KACHINA BY ROXIE PELA
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1970s. Hand carved and painted cottonwood squash kachina with rattle head. Signed Roxie Pela. 6 .5" X 11.75" Shipping for this lot: $10...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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SANTO DOMINGO BONE BEAD NECKLACE94 - SANTO DOMINGO BONE BEAD NECKLACE
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1920-30's. Handmade and pump drilled bone beads, 22" long. Overlaid bone pendant, 1.25" x 1.75" Shipping for this lot: $10.00...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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SAN ILDEFONSO POTTERY BOWL BY MARIA POVEKA95 - SAN ILDEFONSO POTTERY BOWL BY MARIA POVEKA
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1956-65. Handmade with fine polish. Signed Maria Poveka. 4" X 3" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY)
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (290.00) = 290.00
 
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HOPI POTTERY PLATE BY IRMA DAVID96 - HOPI POTTERY PLATE BY IRMA DAVID
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1970-80's. Handmade with polychrome painted butterfly design. Signed Irma David. 4.25" x 4.25" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTI...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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ZUNI SILVER BRACELET BY MABEL WATSON97 - ZUNI SILVER BRACELET BY MABEL WATSON
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1970's. Sterling silver with channel inlaid lapis and turquoise, guard style. Signed with Initials M W. .5" x 5" x 1.25" weight...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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TESUQUE POTTERY FOX SCEN BY DURRAN98 - TESUQUE POTTERY FOX SCEN BY DURRAN
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1960's. Handmade with micaceous pottery. Mother and baby fox scene. Signed Durran. 5" x 3" x 3.25" Shipping for this lot: $10...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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COLLECTION OF EIGHTEEN PAPAGO MINIATURE HORSE HAIR BASKETS99 - COLLECTION OF EIGHTEEN PAPAGO MINIATURE HORSE HAIR BASKETS
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1980-90's. Seven hand woven horse hair basketry snakes. Six pairs of horse hair and beaded moccasins. Four baskets and one sombrero. Shippin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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ACOMA POTTERY PENDANT100 - ACOMA POTTERY PENDANT
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1930-40's. Handmade and painted storm cloud and Acoma church scene. Has two drilled holes. 2.5" diameter Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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