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Native American Navajo Spirit Bear Effigy, Skeeter Vail

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Native American Navajo Spirit Bear Effigy, Skeeter Vail

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Collection of Six Vintage Native American Navajo hand-painted pottery spirit bears, all signed by the artist Skeeter, Vail (Navajo reservation in Western New Mexico).
All signed on foot of each bear (view photo).
Dimensions range: (3) 2 in. x 3 1/2 in., (3) 1 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in.
Condition: very good original estate condition, no repairs or chips noted.
Provenance: private estate.

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Good original estate condition, no chips or repairs.
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Native American Navajo Spirit Bear Effigy, Skeeter Vail

Name: Native American Navajo Spirit Bear Effigy, Skeeter Vail
SKU: 91915994
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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