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Native American & Southwestern Jewelry Auction

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 Bid Spirit. 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.
Preview by appointment. Contact us at 201-623-3323.
In-House Shipping (when noted on lot), Local Pick-Up (at our Spring Valley, NY offices), Bidder Can Make Third Party Shipping Arrangements.
Lot 1:Signed Native American Sterling Amber Choker

Estimated price:

$400 - $600
Lot 2:Talli Mexico Sterling Malachite Brooch Pendant

Estimated price:

$200 - $300
Lot 3:Effie C. R & JC Zuni Sterling Turquoise Pendants

Sold for:

$230
Lot 4:Native American Silver & Turquoise Naja Necklace

Estimated price:

$500 - $700
Lot 5:V.S. Johnson Zuni Sterling Turquoise Pin Pendant

Sold for:

$75
Lot 6:Jeronimo Fuentes Sterling Abalone Enamel Choker

Estimated price:

$500 - $1,000
Lot 7:Sonny Wallace Zuni Sterling Inlaid Floral Cuff

Sold for:

$160
Lot 8:Nancy Haloo Zuni Sterling Turquoise Cuff

Estimated price:

$400 - $600
Lot 9:Ray Jack Navajo Sterling Multistone Inlay Ring

Estimated price:

$200 - $300
Lot 10:Navajo Coral Turquoise Sterling Bear Necklace

Estimated price:

$500 - $1,000
Lot 11:Benson Ration Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff

Sold for:

$170
Lot 12:Signed RLD Sterling Zuni Spiny Oyster Bracelet

Sold for:

$65
Lot 13:Effie Calavaza Sterling Coral Turquoise Bolo

Sold for:

$160
Lot 14:Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Choker Bib Necklace

Estimated price:

$300 - $400
Lot 15:Sterling Zuni Sunface Inlaid Jewelry Lot

Estimated price:

$200 - $400
Lot 16:Geraldine Yazzie Navajo Sterling Turquoise Pendant

Estimated price:

$300 - $500
Lot 17:Sterling Fernando Puhuhefvaya Man in Maze Cuff

Sold for:

$160
Lot 18:Zuni Inlaid Roadrunner Pin Pendant Lot

Sold for:

$60
Lot 19:Irvin Kee Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff

Sold for:

$50
Lot 20:Sterling Zuni Inlaid Stone Cross Pendants Lot

Sold for:

$825
Lot 21:P.D. Coonsis Zuni Stacking Sterling Stone Cuffs

Sold for:

$110
Lot 22:Irvin Kee Navajo Sterling Tiger's Eye Cuff

Sold for:

$170
Lot 23:P.D. Coonsis Zuni Stacking Sterling Cuff Bracelets

Estimated price:

$200 - $400
Lot 24:L. Bowannie Shewe Zuni Sterling Inlay Bracelet

Estimated price:

$200 - $300
Lot 25:Simplicio Sterling Turquoise Coral Watch Cuff

Estimated price:

$500 - $1,000
Lot 26:Linda Shelandewa Zuni Multi Stone Inlay Jewelry

Estimated price:

$300 - $400
Lot 27:Signed Zuni Sterling Turquoise Coral Pin Pendants

Sold for:

$120
Lot 28:Effie Calavaza Zuni Sterling Turquoise Snake Bolo

Sold for:

$150
Lot 29:William Yazzie Navajo Thunderbird Sterling Buckle

Sold for:

$130
Lot 30:Gilbert & Mildred Calavaza Sterling Malachite Ring

Estimated price:

$200 - $400
Lot 31:Mid Century Mexican Biker Indian Chief Ring 11 3/4

Sold for:

$130
Lot 32:Signed L.L. Sterling Inlaid Turquoise Abalone Cuff

Sold for:

$60
Lot 33:Emma Lincoln Bonney Sterling Turquoise Inlay Ring

Estimated price:

$200 - $400
Lot 34:Signed Sterling Abalone Ring & Bangles Lot -Mexico

Estimated price:

$150 - $200
Lot 35:Signed MKL Zuni Sterling Inlaid Turquoise Cuff

Sold for:

$55
Lot 36:Veronica Benally Sterling Spiny Oyster Opal Cuff

Sold for:

$210
Lot 37:Sterling Lapis Turquoise Inlaid Stone Bracelets

Sold for:

$60
Lot 38:Signed LRH Zuni Sterling Inlaid Cuff Lot

Sold for:

$75
Lot 39:Signed JL Zuni Sunface Inlaid Sterling

Estimated price:

$200 - $300
Lot 40:Native American Sterling Turquoise Coral Cuff

Sold for:

$200
Lot 41:Johnny Coonsis Sterling Turquoise Coral Inlay Cuff

Estimated price:

$500 - $1,000
Lot 42:Sterling Inlaid Stone Aztec Mayan Warrior Brooch

Estimated price:

$100 - $200
Lot 43:Signed SP Kokopelli Sterling Dancer Brooch

Estimated price:

$100 - $150
Lot 44:Effie C. Zuni Sterling Turquoise Snake Pendants

Sold for:

$130
Lot 45:Sterling Silver Hopi Overlay Abstract Cuff Lot

Sold for:

$140
Lot 46:Vern Mansfield Hopi Sterling Kokopelli Cuff

Sold for:

$100
Lot 47:Jeronimo Fuentes Sterling Abalone Demi-Parure

Sold for:

$120
Lot 48:Native American Sterling Figural Brooch Lot

Estimated price:

$150 - $200
Lot 49:CLY Native American Sterling Inlay Heart Ring Lot

Estimated price:

$150 - $200
Lot 50:Zuni Sterling Turquoise Coral Inlay Bracelet Lot

Estimated price:

$200 - $300