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Southwestern Jewelry Auction
Southwestern Jewelry Auction
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
61 Kennedy Drive
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Spring Valley
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New York
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10977
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United States
Auction Details
We are pleased to present one hundred lots of Native American and Southwestern sterling silver jewelry from private estates and collections throughout the tri-state area.
Highlights include pieces by 20th century Navajo, Zuni and Hopi artisans Veronica Benally, Wes Craig and Abraham Begay (Navajo); Sonny Wallace and Effie Calavaza (Zuni); and Fernando Puhuhefvaya, Lorraine Bowannie Shewe and Vern Mansfield (Hopi), alongside Taxco, Mexico silversmiths Jeronimo Fuentes, Lawrence Baca and Juventino Perez Marquez.
Many pieces are set with natural turquoise, lapis lazuli, spiny coral and onyx, featuring Native American and Southwestern motifs throughout. The auction offers a wide range of styles, including rings, cuffs, bolos, parures and brooches.
Bids can be placed by visiting our website or iCollectors. If you would like to place a phone bid, please contact our gallery at 201-623-3323. We encourage all potential bidders to contact us with any questions. Thank you for choosing Taurus Auctions.
2026 Oct 01
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Signed Native American Sterling Amber Choker
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Item/Description: Exquisite signed "N Y Sterling" Silver golden amber choker necklace. Believed to be attributed to a member of the Yazzie...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Talli Mexico Sterling Malachite Brooch Pendant
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Item/Description: Signed TS-14 statement studio artisan brooch pendant by Talli a silversmith of Taxco, Mexico. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver. Exem
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Effie C. R & JC Zuni Sterling Turquoise Pendants
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Item/Description: A pair of statement necklace pendants by famed Zuni silversmith, Effie Calavaza. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver in large teardrop s
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 230.00
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Native American Silver & Turquoise Naja Necklace
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Item/Description: Outstanding Native American studio artisan turquoise Naja necklace. Hand-strung over the head strand consists of large beautifully p
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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V.S. Johnson Zuni Sterling Turquoise Pin Pendant
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Item/Description: Signed Sterling Silver petit point turquoise pendant brooch by iconic Native American Zuni silversmith, Vincent Johnson. Floral pinw
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
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Jeronimo Fuentes Sterling Abalone Enamel Choker
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Item/Description: Exquisite signed Taxco 32 Sterling Silver and inlaid Abalone shell collar necklace by renowned Taxco Mexico silversmith, Jeronimo Fu
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Sonny Wallace Zuni Sterling Inlaid Floral Cuff
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Item/Description: Native American hand-crafted Zuni cuff by iconic silversmith, Sonny Wallace. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver as a tapered cuff bangl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
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Nancy Haloo Zuni Sterling Turquoise Cuff
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Item/Description: Signed NH cuff bracelet by remowned Zuni silversmith, Nancy Haloo. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver in a gentle V design, this decora
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Ray Jack Navajo Sterling Multistone Inlay Ring
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Item/Description: Outstanding Inlaid Sterling Ring by renowned Navajo silversmith, Ray Jack. Crafted in Sterling Silver, signet style ring. Sculpted b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
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Navajo Coral Turquoise Sterling Bear Necklace
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Item/Description: Fantastic, signed IG Native American multistrand Spirit Bear necklace. Studio artisan Navajo necklace comprised of nine strands of t
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
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Benson Ration Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff
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Item/Description: Signed Sterling Silver Native American cuff bracelet by Navajo silversmith and artisan, Benson Ration. Hand-crafted split shank tape
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Estimate : 300.00 - 599.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
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Signed RLD Sterling Zuni Spiny Oyster Bracelet
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Item/Description: Signed Sterling Native American line bracelet by famed Zuni husband and wife silversmiths, Rodney and Diane Lonjose. Orange hued pol
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
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Effie Calavaza Sterling Coral Turquoise Bolo
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Item/Description: Fabulous signed Sterling Silver, red coral nd turquoise stone bolo lariat by renowned Native American Zuni silversmith, Effie Calav
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
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Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Choker Bib Necklace
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Item/Description: Outstanding natural lapis lazuli choker necklace. Deep cobalt blue to navy hues. Beautifully polished and contoured as cabochons in
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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Sterling Zuni Sunface Inlaid Jewelry Lot
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Item/Description: A three piece Zuni Native American sun-face parure includes a lariat style dangle drop necklace, a brooch which can double as a pend
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
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Geraldine Yazzie Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant
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Item/Description: Exquisite signed necklace pendant by celebrated Navajo silversmith, Geraldine Yazzie. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver. Simple oval s
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
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Sterling Fernando Puhuhefvaya Man in Maze Cuff
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Item/Description: Dramatic incised studio artisan Sterling Silver cuff bracelet by famed Native American Hopi silversmith, Fernando Puhuhefvaya. Know
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
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Zuni Inlaid Roadrunner Pin Pendant Lot
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Item/Description: Trio of Native American figural roadrunner brooch pendants. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver in various sizes and set with inlaid pol
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
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Irvin Kee Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff
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Item/Description: Sleek geometric signed I. Kee tapered cuff bracelet by Navajo silversmith, Irvin Kee. Stepped bypass design resembling lightning bol
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Estimate : 200.00 - 397.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
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Sterling Zuni Inlaid Stone Cross Pendants Lot
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Item/Description: Signed Native American Zuni studio artisan Sterling Silver inlaid stone cross / crucifix lot. Thirty-three piece lot from the same e
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 825.00
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P.D. Coonsis Zuni Stacking Sterling Stone Cuffs
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Item/Description: Signed duo of Sterling Silver and stone cuffs by famed Zuni Pueblo husband and wife silversmiths, Paylee and Darlene Coonsis. Delica
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
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Irvin Kee Navajo Sterling Tiger's Eye Cuff
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Item/Description: Sleek signed asymmetric tapered cuff bracelet by renowned Navajo silversmith, Irvin Kee. A statement piece, masterfully handcrafted
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
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P.D. Coonsis Zuni Stacking Sterling Cuff Bracelets
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Item/Description: Signed pair of Sterling Silver and natural shell cuffs by famed Zuni Pueblo husband and wife silversmiths, Paylee and Darlene Coonsi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
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L. Bowannie Shewe Zuni Sterling Inlay Bracelet
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Item/Description: Signed Sterling Silver multi stone inlaid cuff by renowned Zuni artist, Lorraine Bowannie Shewe. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver and
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Simplicio Sterling Turquoise Coral Watch Cuff
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Item/Description: Fabulous signed watch cuff bracelet by renowned Zuni Pueblo silversmith, Dan Simplicio (1917-1969). Hand-crafted from a thick band o
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
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Linda Shelandewa Zuni Multi Stone Inlay Jewelry
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Item/Description: Sleek signed Native American multi-stone inlaid jewelry set by renowned Zuni artisan, Linda Shelandewa. This colorful Sterling Silve
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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Signed Zuni Sterling Turquoise Coral Pin Pendants
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Item/Description: Trio of signed Zuni brooch pendants from a private estate. Studio artisan Native American pins: two hand-set with petit point turquo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
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Effie Calavaza Zuni Sterling Turquoise Snake Bolo
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Item/Description: Fabulous signed Sterling Silver bolo lariat by renowned Native American Zuni silversmith, Effie Calavaza. Hand-crafted as as inverte
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
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William Yazzie Navajo Thunderbird Sterling Buckle
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Item/Description: Fantastic hand-wrought pictograph belt buckle by renowned Native American Navajo artisan silversmith, Willie Yazzie (1929-1999). Ova
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
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Gilbert & Mildred Calavaza Sterling Malachite Ring
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Item/Description: Signed GMC Native American studio artisan ring by famed Zuni silversmiths, Gilbert & Mildred Calavaza. Hand-crafted in Sterlin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Mid Century Mexican Biker Indian Chief Ring 11 3/4
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Item/Description: Fantastic MCM Mexican Biker signet style ring showcases a noble Native American Chief head in full feathered headdress. Hand-crafted
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
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Signed L.L. Sterling Inlaid Turquoise Abalone Cuff
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Item/Description: Sleek signed cuff hand-crafted in Sterling Silver. Inlaid with glossy polished turquoise and abalone mother of pearl stones. Geometr
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
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Emma Lincoln Bonney Sterling Turquoise Inlay Ring
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Item/Description: Signed ELB Native American ring by renowned Navajo silversmith, Emma Lincoln Bonney. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver. Tapered band.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Signed Sterling Abalone Ring & Bangles Lot -Mexico
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Item/Description: Two piece signed Mexican Sterling Silver lot consisting of a modernist ring by JRI jewelry company and two bangle bracelets. Each cr
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Signed MKL Zuni Sterling Inlaid Turquoise Cuff
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Item/Description: Sleek signed MKL cuff bracelet by the famed Zuni Pueblo sister silversmith team, Lorrie and Marcie Kallestewa. Handcrafted from Ster
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
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Veronica Benally Sterling Spiny Oyster Opal Cuff
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Item/Description: Sleek signed Sterling Silver spiny oyster and opal inlay cuff bracelet by award-winning Navajo silversmith, Veronica Benally. Master
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Estimate : 300.00 - 396.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
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Sterling Lapis Turquoise Inlaid Stone Bracelets
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Item/Description: Sleek Southwestern Native American station bracelets. Curved bar links of Sterling Silver beautifully inlaid natural lapis and turqu
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
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Signed LRH Zuni Sterling Inlaid Cuff Lot
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Item/Description: Signed LRH Native American Zuni cuff bracelet lot. A pair of studio artisan cuffs hand-crafted from Sterling Silver. One inlaid with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Signed JL Zuni Sunface Inlaid Sterling
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Item/Description: Signed JL Native American sunface inlaid choker necklace. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver it showcases a trio of sunface stations be
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Native American Sterling Turquoise Coral Cuff
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Item/Description: Exquisite Navajo Zuni snake eyes cuff bracelet. Hand-wrought in Sterling Silver. Tapered cuff. Embellished with two rows of snake ey
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
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Johnny Coonsis Sterling Turquoise Coral Inlay Cuff
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Item/Description: Outstanding Native American Sterling Silver inlay cuff bracelet by famed Zuni silversmith and artisan, Johnny Coonsis. Sleek contour
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
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Sterling Inlaid Stone Aztec Mayan Warrior Brooch
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Item/Description: Dramatic and expressive signed figural warrior head pin. Exquisitely crafted in Sterling Silver as a face in profile. Copper overlay
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Signed SP Kokopelli Sterling Dancer Brooch
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Item/Description: Signed Native American Hopi Kokopelli figural dancer brooch. Dynamic and graceful pin hand-crafted from Sterling Silver. Kokopelli,
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Effie C. Zuni Sterling Turquoise Snake Pendants
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Item/Description: A pair of statement necklace pendants by famed Zuni silversmith, Effie Calavaza. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver in medium teardrop
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
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Sterling Silver Hopi Overlay Abstract Cuff Lot
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Item/Description: Signed trio of Native American Hopi overlay cuff bracelets. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver in a brushed finish and decorated with a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
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Vern Mansfield Hopi Sterling Kokopelli Cuff
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Item/Description: Iconic signed figural Kokopelli trumpet player cuff bracelet by famed Hopi Native American silversmith, Vern Mansfield. Hand-crafted
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Jeronimo Fuentes Sterling Abalone Demi-Parure
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Item/Description: Exquisite signed Sterling Silver and inlaid Mother-of-Pearl demi-parure by Mexican silversmith, Jeronimo Fuentes. Taxco-32. The set
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
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Native American Sterling Figural Brooch Lot
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Item/Description: Trio of Native American Navajo figural animal pins. Whimsical brooches crafted from Sterling Silver and accented by genuine turquois
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
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CLY Native American Sterling Inlay Heart Ring Lot
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Rings Item/Description: Signed five piece lot of Southwestern figural heart rings. Size range 5 1/4 - 5 3/4. Dainty and beautifully hand-crafted in St
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Zuni Sterling Turquoise Coral Inlay Bracelet Lot
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Item/Description: Two Zuni Native American Sterling Silver inlay flower bracelets. Each has six flower stations with petals inlaid with natural Sleepi
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Sold to floor for 100.00
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