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Prospecting the West

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Welcome to our Prospecting the West Sale. This Two Day Sale is filled with over 2500 lots for you to choose from.

Day 1: The Allard Collection, and other Select Consignors and Estates
Jewelry (Gold, Navajo, Turquoise, Mexican)
Musical Instruments (Yamaha, Gibson, High Spirits)
Watches (Rolex, Cartier, Movado)
Bronzes and Paintings (Olaf Seltzer, Ace Powell, Gerard Curtis Delano, Josh Elliott, Cyrus Walker)
Indian Art (Artifacts, Beadwork, Baskets, Dolls, Rugs, Dresses, Pots, Trade Beads)
Eskimo Inuit Art (Baskets, Scrimshaw, Paintings and Drawings)

Day 2: The Paul Mogensen Collection
Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Mining Artifacts, Hand Colored Mining Maps, Leica and Hasselblad Cameras, Mormon History Books, Mining and Western History Books, and an Extensive Firearm Collection.

Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester. This collection is sold in its entirety with copyright privilege's going to the next owner.
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Zuni Liquid Silver Bird Fetish Necklace749 - Zuni Liquid Silver Bird Fetish Necklace
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Nice necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29731
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Belt Buckle750 - Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Belt Buckle
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2 1/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45141
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie751 - Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
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1 7/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie752 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
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Very nice custom inlaid bolo tie. 1 7/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: nls 45120
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Bolo Tie753 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Bolo Tie
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1 1/4" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45321
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie754 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
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1 5/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45114
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Frog Pendant755 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Frog Pendant
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Very unusual pendant. In the shape of a Gorget. 4 1/4" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED 38710
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Indian Trading Post Copper Bracelets756 - Indian Trading Post Copper Bracelets
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Nice pair. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29729
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Nugget Necklace757 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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Very nice necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29733
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Brooch758 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Brooch
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Very nice brooch. Shadowbox style. 3" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: PRO 21506
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie759 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
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Very nice custom slide. 1 7/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45338
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Dreamcatcher Bolo Tie760 - Navajo Sterling Silver Dreamcatcher Bolo Tie
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Very nice bolo. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45123
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Bone Hair Pipe Indian Beaded Necklace761 - Bone Hair Pipe Indian Beaded Necklace
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Very nice necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ANE
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Nickel Silver Thunderbird Bolo Tie762 - Nickel Silver Thunderbird Bolo Tie
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Some leather damage as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45302
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Bolo Tie763 - Navajo Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Bolo Tie
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Very nice bolo. Made by John Hornbeck. Signed as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45133
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie764 - Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
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Very nice bolo. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45345
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Necklace765 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Necklace
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Very nice necklace. Scrimshaw walrus tusk. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SUZ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Fossil Walrus Bolo Tie766 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Fossil Walrus Bolo Tie
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Nice old bolo tie. Fossil walrus tusk. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45322
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Santo Domingo Indian Pipestone Tab Necklace767 - Santo Domingo Indian Pipestone Tab Necklace
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Very nice necklace. 25" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Necklace768 - Native American Indian Beaded Necklace
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Very nice beaded buffalo necklace. Plains Indian. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pair of Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Necklaces769 - Pair of Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Necklaces
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Very nice pair of old necklaces. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29742
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Sioux Native American Indian Beaded Necklace770 - Sioux Native American Indian Beaded Necklace
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Second half of the 20th Century. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CHR 12514
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Choker771 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Choker
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Nicely made. 36 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: JIV 47673
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Arleese 17J Horse Pocket Watch772 - Arleese 17J Horse Pocket Watch
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Nice older pocket watch in box. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED 38481
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie773 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
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Superb example. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED 38739
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt774 - Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
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Very nice belt. Traditional style. 32" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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2nd Phase Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt775 - 2nd Phase Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
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Excellent example. 2nd Phase. 34 1/2" long. With extra concho and pin. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Navajo Sand Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle776 - Navajo Sand Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle
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Very nice old buckle on leather belt. Buckle and belt measure 40 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: MCC 46008
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Pair of Antique Montana Skinning Knives777 - Pair of Antique Montana Skinning Knives
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Nice old pair of knives. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Walter Howato Hopi Kachina Doll Head Painting778 - Walter Howato Hopi Kachina Doll Head Painting
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16" by 20" on stretcher. Walter Howato is known for Hopi art (Kachina doll). Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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George McKee Cochran Navajo Jewelry Maker Painting779 - George McKee Cochran Navajo Jewelry Maker Painting
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22 3/4" by 26 3/4" framed. George McKee Cochran (1908 - 1990) was active/lived in Oregon, Oklahoma. George Cochran is a well-known painter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Aaron Yava Hopi Indian Watercolor Painting780 - Aaron Yava Hopi Indian Watercolor Painting
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13 1/2" by 17 1/2" framed. Aaron Yava (1946 - 1996) was active/lived in Arizona. Aaron Yava is known for Indian-themed artwork. Aaron Yava...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Church Painting781 - Santo Domingo Pueblo Church Painting
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Signed Henry Agulair. 15 1/2" by 19 1/2" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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The Pottery Maker After Eanger Irving Couse782 - The Pottery Maker After Eanger Irving Couse
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After E.I. Couse. Signed in the bottom left. Signature is partially obscured. 17 1/2" by 21" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Native American Indian Pictograph Rubbing783 - Native American Indian Pictograph Rubbing
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12" by 12". Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRG 10829
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Indian Serigraph Print784 - Navajo Indian Serigraph Print
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8" by 10". Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRG 10833
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Eskimo Inuit Alaskan Pastel Drawings785 - Eskimo Inuit Alaskan Pastel Drawings
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Signed Apodruk. Possibly Harry Apodruk. 9" by 12" and 8 5/8" by 11". Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRG 10833
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Drawings Doris Uglowook786 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Drawings Doris Uglowook
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Signed as shown.Measures 8 1/2" x 11 1/2" and 8" x 11 1/2". Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRG 10833
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Woodblock Print787 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Woodblock Print
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8" by 10" on matte. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRG 10833
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Group of Mineral Specimens788 - Group of Mineral Specimens
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Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Mexican Retablo Religious Painting789 - Antique Mexican Retablo Religious Painting
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9 1/2" by 12 1/2" framed. Appears to be depicting a plane crash death. Allard Auction Collection Inv: RMB 47809
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Vintage Indian Sand Painting Arizona790 - Vintage Indian Sand Painting Arizona
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13 1/2" by 13 1/2" framed. Titled 'Whirling Leg', signed on the back. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRG 10832
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Edward S Curtis Medicine Man Photogravure791 - Edward S Curtis Medicine Man Photogravure
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8 3/4" by 11 1/2" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BRG 10849
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Harrison Begay Serigraph Silkscreen Print792 - Harrison Begay Serigraph Silkscreen Print
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12" by 14" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Beatien Yazz Serigraph Silkscreen Print793 - Beatien Yazz Serigraph Silkscreen Print
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12" by 14" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: 47916 AMU
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Kai-sa Percy Zuni Indian Sandy Serigraph Print794 - Kai-sa Percy Zuni Indian Sandy Serigraph Print
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12" by 14" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Robert Chee Navajo Indian Serigraph795 - Robert Chee Navajo Indian Serigraph
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10 3/4" by 13" framed. Artist Robert Chee was Diné painter. He had a short but very active career. He is noted for two-dimensional st...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Indian Watercolor Painting Onefeather796 - Navajo Indian Watercolor Painting Onefeather
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11 1/2" by 13 3/8" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CER 46604
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Beatien Little No Shirt Yazz Gouache Painting797 - Beatien Little No Shirt Yazz Gouache Painting
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19" by 23" on matte. Beatien (Little No Shirt) Yazz (1928 - 2012) was active/lived in Arizona. Beatien Yazz is known for Figure, genre-cer...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Michael Chiago Indian Gouache Painting798 - Michael Chiago Indian Gouache Painting
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21 3/4" by 25 3/4" framed. Michael Chiago is one of very few Southern Arizona Indian painters to achieve national recognition. His backgro...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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