May Indian Arts, Americana and Antiques Auction

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Welcome to Western Trading Post Monthly Auction!
There is a little something here for everyone! Please look closely at each page. You never know what you will find.
This month we start with the liquidation of the Old Frontier Relics Museum and the estate of lifetime collector, Orville Mickens, curator and owner of the museum. You'll find most of these items in the second half.
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Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
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Zuni Inlay Cuff Bracelet - Circa 196051 - Zuni Inlay Cuff Bracelet - Circa 1960
Western Trading Post
Another vintage inlay cuff which came from the old storage of the shop in Tucson. This sterling cuff is not marked, but appears to be Zuni made and is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l**********r for (70.00 + 5.59BP) = 75.59
 
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Vintage Zuni Bolo - Attributed To Simplicio52 - Vintage Zuni Bolo - Attributed To Simplicio
Western Trading Post
This vintage Zuni inlay bolo was most likely done by one of the Simplicios. It is more of the "new old stock" from the shop in Tucson. It ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Group of 6 Sterling Watch Tips on Bands53 - Group of 6 Sterling Watch Tips on Bands
Western Trading Post
There are 6 vintage watch tips on stretch bands for one money in this lot! They also come from the storage of a shop in Tucson which closed many years
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to r****z for (80.00 + 6.39BP) = 86.39
 
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Group of 10 Vintage Sterling Rings54 - Group of 10 Vintage Sterling Rings
Western Trading Post
Various styles and sizes (sizes include; 5.5, 6.5 (3 of them), 7, 10, and four are adjustable). You get all 10 rings for one money! Take a look!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Another Group of 10 Vintage Sterling Rings55 - Another Group of 10 Vintage Sterling Rings
Western Trading Post
Various styles and sizes (sizes include; 6, 6.5 (2 of them), 7, 7.25, 8 (2 of them), 11.5 and one adjustable). You get all 10 rings for one money! Tak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Sterling Turquoise Buckle by Navajo Artist R. Chee56 - Sterling Turquoise Buckle by Navajo Artist R. Chee
Western Trading Post
Sterling silver and turquoise buckle hallmarked "R. Chee Sterling". The buckle measures 3" long by 2 1/2 wide & is attached to a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********d.. for (120.00 + 9.59BP) = 129.59
 
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Hopi Style Wolf Kachina Buckle with Belt57 - Hopi Style Wolf Kachina Buckle with Belt
Western Trading Post
Wonderful overlay buckle depicting the Wolf kachina bringing home his rabbit kill. The buckle is marked "Sterling", but no other markings....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to k***k for (70.00 + 5.59BP) = 75.59
 
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Silver Bear Paw Necklace & Earrings58 - Silver Bear Paw Necklace & Earrings
Western Trading Post
Native American silver bear paw necklace & earrings. Tested as silver. Necklace consists of 8 smaller and 1 larger bear paw design, each contain...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d********7 for (120.00 + 9.59BP) = 129.59
 
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Sterling Sandcast Belt Buckle by Arthur J. Williams (Navajo)59 - Sterling Sandcast Belt Buckle by Arthur J. Williams (Navajo)
Western Trading Post
Sterling sandcast belt buckle by Navajo artist Arthur J. Williams. The buckle features a nice piece of Kingman turquoise. It has been tested as sterli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*********d for (50.00 + 4.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Navajo Pendant/Pin on Silver Chain by Douglas Etsitty60 - Navajo Pendant/Pin on Silver Chain by Douglas Etsitty
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Sterling silver pendant/pin by Navajo artist Douglas Etsitty. The pendant can also be a pin and features a piece of turquoise. The pendant/pin measure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Chip Inlay Cuff by Navajo Corbet Joe61 - Chip Inlay Cuff by Navajo Corbet Joe
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Chip inlay cuff by Navajo artist Corbet Joe. Corbet is known for inlay work. The cuff features both turquoise and coral inlay. The cuff was tested as
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Native American Shadowbox Coral Silver Cuff62 - Native American Shadowbox Coral Silver Cuff
Western Trading Post
Very stylish Native American cuff with coral set into 3 shadowbox settings. The piece is unmarked which was not uncommon before the mid-1970's. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Kokopelli Cuff by Navajo Virgil Reeder63 - Kokopelli Cuff by Navajo Virgil Reeder
Western Trading Post
This unique Kokopelli bracelet is designed and handmade by Virgil Reeder, Navajo. The cuff features 4 Kokopelli. This bracelet is 1/2" wide and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Santo Domingo Style Necklace64 - Vintage Santo Domingo Style Necklace
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Santo Domingo style necklace with turquoise, and brass accents. The necklace features 3 stations of inlaid turquoise and brass. The necklace measures
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Buffalo Inlay Turquoise Pendant by Johnson Ralph65 - Buffalo Inlay Turquoise Pendant by Johnson Ralph
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Unique turquoise inlaypendant of a buffalo in sterling silver by Navajo artist Johnson Ralph. Turquoise looks to be from the Royston district of Nevad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********e.. for (80.00 + 6.39BP) = 86.39
 
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Very Large Geode with Amethysts Inside66 - Very Large Geode with Amethysts Inside
Western Trading Post
This geode is very large! Filled with beautiful Amethysts! Weighs approx. 30lbs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********7 for (375.00 + 29.96BP) = 404.96
 
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Ketoh (Bow Guard) With a Bear67 - Ketoh (Bow Guard) With a Bear
Western Trading Post
New old stock! This Ketoh (bow guard) is on a piece of leather that is 7" inside circumference. It is 5" wide. Can be adjusted quite a bit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to l**********r for (80.00 + 6.39BP) = 86.39
 
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Original Oil on Canvas68 - Original Oil on Canvas
Western Trading Post
This original oil painting on canvas is signed Klade, '92. It measures 16" X 20"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Framed Pottery Collage69 - Framed Pottery Collage
Western Trading Post
This pottery collage is made using prehistoric pot sherds from the Southwest. It measures 14.5" X 20.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Group of Vintage Western Men's Clothing70 - Group of Vintage Western Men's Clothing
Western Trading Post
You get 3 vintage men's shirts (marked XL) and a pair of pants marked 34 all for one money in this lot! There is a pair of suspenders with the p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to h**********8 for (50.00 + 4.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Bolo Stamped T. Billy71 - Vintage Navajo Bolo Stamped T. Billy
Western Trading Post
This vintage bolo is stamped T. Billy (Navajo) and sterling. It weighs approx. 48g with most of the bolo cord off the scale.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k****s for (60.00 + 4.79BP) = 64.79
 
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Vintage Navajo Bolo with Great Turquoise!72 - Vintage Navajo Bolo with Great Turquoise!
Western Trading Post
Circa 1960 or '70 bolo with a nice blue turquoise cabochon! Look! No hallmark which is common on Native jewelry made in the 1970s and prior. Tes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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2 Black and White Papago Baskets73 - 2 Black and White Papago Baskets
Western Trading Post
You get 2 vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! The lidded basket is 5.5" across and 5" tall. The other i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Pima Basket (Olla)74 - Vintage Pima Basket (Olla)
Western Trading Post
This Pima olla (circa early 1900s) has geometric designs. It measures 6" tall and 6" across. Has some rim and stitch damage. Please look c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********o for (70.00 + 5.59BP) = 75.59
 
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Vintage Polychrome Papago Basket75 - Vintage Polychrome Papago Basket
Western Trading Post
This vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) basket is 6" high and 10" across. Features the dog or coyote track designs. Some staining from be...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a**********r for (30.00 + 2.40BP) = 32.40
 
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Yanomami Vintage Basket76 - Yanomami Vintage Basket
Western Trading Post
The Yanomami of the rainforest in Brazil and Venezuela are believed to be the most primitive, culturally intact indigenous people in the world. This o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Textile77 - Vintage Navajo Textile
Western Trading Post
This vintage Navajo textile is a double saddle blanket size and style. It measures 29 X 58.5. There is light old moth and corner damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Navajo Textile78 - Navajo Textile
Western Trading Post
This great Navajo textile is very finely woven, brightly colored and measures 26 X 33
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to b****Z for (140.00 + 11.19BP) = 151.19
 
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Pair of Vintage Navajo Wedding Baskets79 - Pair of Vintage Navajo Wedding Baskets
Western Trading Post
There are 2 vintage Navajo wedding baskets for one money in this lot! The larger one in older, has some damage and measures 14" across. The oth...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Pair of Hopi Baskets (Plaques)80 - Pair of Hopi Baskets (Plaques)
Western Trading Post
You get 2 great vintage Hopi coiled baskets for one money in this lot! They measure just over 9" and just over 8". Good condition!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Group of 6 Tohono O'odham Baskets81 - Group of 6 Tohono O'odham Baskets
Western Trading Post
There are 6 Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! There is one really old one that has damage. The others are "vintage...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Group of 4 Tohono O'odham "Split Stitch" Baskets82 - Group of 4 Tohono O'odham "Split Stitch" Baskets
Western Trading Post
There are 4 Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! They are in good shape for their age. Please look at pics.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*****l for (40.00 + 3.20BP) = 43.20
 
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Group of 2 Tohono O'odham Baskets with Designs83 - Group of 2 Tohono O'odham Baskets with Designs
Western Trading Post
You get 2 vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! Both are finely woven, have star patterns and are "closed stit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Group of 3 Tohono O'odham Baskets with Design84 - Group of 3 Tohono O'odham Baskets with Design
Western Trading Post
You get 3 vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! They are "closed stitch" black and white, and one is poly...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Group of 3 Tohono O'odham Baskets with Black Laced Rim Stitch85 - Group of 3 Tohono O'odham Baskets with Black Laced Rim Stitch
Western Trading Post
You get 3 vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! Two are "closed stitch" black and white, and one is polyc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to k***k for (40.00 + 3.20BP) = 43.20
 
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Group of 5 Tohono O'odham Baskets (Split Stitch)86 - Group of 5 Tohono O'odham Baskets (Split Stitch)
Western Trading Post
There are 5 misc. Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! The largest one is 12" across and 3" deep. Please note, o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Group of 2 signed Navajo Kachina Dolls by Norman Honie87 - Group of 2 signed Navajo Kachina Dolls by Norman Honie
Western Trading Post
There are 2 Navajo Kachina dolls for 1 money in this lot! Both are signed. They are 8.5 and 11" tall. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Group of 2 Kachina Dolls signed G Hayah88 - Group of 2 Kachina Dolls signed G Hayah
Western Trading Post
There are 2 Kachina dolls for 1 money in this lot! Both are signed. They are 13 and 14" tall. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Group of 2 Kachina Dolls, Hopi and Navajo89 - Group of 2 Kachina Dolls, Hopi and Navajo
Western Trading Post
There are 2 Kachina dolls for 1 money in this lot! Both are signed. They are about 14" tall. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Group of 2 Hopi Kachinas Signed J Harding90 - Group of 2 Hopi Kachinas Signed J Harding
Western Trading Post
There are 2 Hopi Kachina dolls for 1 money in this lot! Both are signed. They are 14 and 15" tall. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Group of 3 Hopi Signed Kachinas91 - Group of 3 Hopi Signed Kachinas
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There are 3 Hopi Kachinas for 1 money in this lot! All are signed. They are 4.5 to 7" tall. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Group of 2 Hopi Kachinas by Sonny Nehoitewa92 - Group of 2 Hopi Kachinas by Sonny Nehoitewa
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There are 2 Hopi Kachina dolls for 1 money in this lot! Both are signed. They are 11 and 13.5" tall. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Group of 3 Miniature Pottery - Hopi93 - Group of 3 Miniature Pottery - Hopi
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You get 3 pieces of miniature Hopi pottery for one money in this lot! The 2 seedpots are signed, the ladle is not.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Group of 6 Jemez Mini Pottery94 - Group of 6 Jemez Mini Pottery
Western Trading Post
You get 6 pieces of miniature Jemez pottery for one money in this lot! All are signed and in good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Group of 4 Hopi Pots by Lawrence Namoki95 - Group of 4 Hopi Pots by Lawrence Namoki
Western Trading Post
LOOK! These 4 pots are by the renown Hopi potter, Lawrence Namoki! All come for one price in this lot. They are all about the same size of 2.75 to 3.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Group of 2 Hopi Pots by Lawrence Namoki96 - Group of 2 Hopi Pots by Lawrence Namoki
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LOOK! These 2 pots are by the renown Hopi potter, Lawrence Namoki! Both come for one price in this lot. Very artistically incised designs. They are 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Group of 3 Vintage Hopi Pots - Signed97 - Group of 3 Vintage Hopi Pots - Signed
Western Trading Post
You get 3 vintage Hopi pots for 1 money in this lot! All are signed and are about the same size of 3" tall. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Another Group of 3 Vintage Hopi Pots - Signed98 - Another Group of 3 Vintage Hopi Pots - Signed
Western Trading Post
You get 3 vintage Hopi pots for 1 money in this lot! All are signed and are about the same size of 4" tall. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1 Larger and 2 Smaller Hopi Pots, all Signed99 - 1 Larger and 2 Smaller Hopi Pots, all Signed
Western Trading Post
You get 3 great Hopi pots for 1 money in this lot! All are signed. The smaller 2 are about the same size of 3" tall. The larger one is 7"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to H*******s for (120.00 + 9.59BP) = 129.59
 
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Very Large Navajo Pot (Vintage)100 - Very Large Navajo Pot (Vintage)
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This large Navajo olla is 20" tall and in good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to L********r for (50.00 + 4.00BP) = 54.00
 
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