Southwestern Jewelry Auction

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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.
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Angelena Laahtty Zuni Sterling Multi Inlay Ring 1251 - Angelena Laahtty Zuni Sterling Multi Inlay Ring 12
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Item/Description: Outstanding signed multi-stone inlay Native American spiderweb ring by acclaimed Zuni silversmith, Angelena Laahtty. Skillfully hand
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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Signed Effie C. Sterling Turquoise Snake Ring52 - Signed Effie C. Sterling Turquoise Snake Ring
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Item/Description: Iconic signed statement snake ring by renowned Native American silversmith, Effie Calavaza (1927-2019), perhaps one of the most reco
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Signed Taxco Mano Sterling Figural Cat Brooch53 - Signed Taxco Mano Sterling Figural Cat Brooch
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Item/Description: Sleek Mid Century Modern abstract figural cat pin by Taxco Mexico silversmith, Mano Sleek ( TF-33). Geometric cat crafted from Sterl
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Signed RVN Zuni Sterling Inlaid Lapis Cuff54 - Signed RVN Zuni Sterling Inlaid Lapis Cuff
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Item/Description: Signed Native American Ricky & Velda Nastacio Sterling Silver and inlaid lapis lazuli inlay cuff bracelet. Zuni Pueblo artisan...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Signed Taxco 970 Silver Obsidian Comma Necklace55 - Signed Taxco 970 Silver Obsidian Comma Necklace
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Item/Description: Fantastic signed MDTA Mexican statement collar necklace attributed to the workshop of renowned silversmith, Antonio Pineda. In the s
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Native American Sterling Inlay Clip Earring Lot56 - Native American Sterling Inlay Clip Earring Lot
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Item/Description: Trio of Native American clip earrings. Each crafted in Sterling Silver and inlaid with natural stones including turquoise, onyx, lap
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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TC-152 Mex 925 Sterling Silver Lapis Necklace57 - TC-152 Mex 925 Sterling Silver Lapis Necklace
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Item/Description: Statement Taxco Mexico over the head signed studio artisan necklace. Fabulous in design and weight, crafted from Sterling Silver. Th
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Sterling Abstract Figural Bird Brooch Mexico TF-4358 - Sterling Abstract Figural Bird Brooch Mexico TF-43
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Item/Description: Signed, Modernist Taxco Mexico figural bird pin hand-crafted from one piece of Sterling Silver. Studio artisan brooch. Abstract desi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 144.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Signed EAC Sterling & Inlaid Abalone Cuff Bracelet59 - Signed EAC Sterling & Inlaid Abalone Cuff Bracelet
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Item/Description: Exquisite studio artisan Mexican hinged clamper cuff bracelet. Curled and tapered Sterling Silver body inlaid with glossy panels of
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sterling  Inlaid Abalone Jewelry Lot - Mexico60 - Sterling Inlaid Abalone Jewelry Lot - Mexico
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Item/Description: Three piece Mexican Sterling Silver and inlaid abalone shell lot includes a large circular brooch pendant and screw back figural lea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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