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2009 Desert Gala
Selected Silent Auction Items

  1. Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

    This handsome vintage Navajo Squash Blossom necklace is made of sterling silver, turquoise stones and is signed by the artist. A bold statement and a chic accessory to be certain!

    Value: $1200

  2. Sonoran Sunset Necklace

    A Sonoran Sunset (this year's featured stone at the Tucson Gem Show) pendant, hand-cut & beveled with chrysocolla, tourmalines, fire opals, carnelians, and silver and vermeil accents celebrates the sparkle of the desert sun setting against blue-green skies ... with matching sun earrings.

    Value: $350

  3. A Pastel Portrait of Your Pet

    The generosity of ASDM Mammalogy & Ornithology keeper and established wildlife artist Pilar Rinky is unmatched. This year Pilar will create a one-of-a-kind portrait of your pet. If your favorite pet is the size of a rabbit or larger, the portrait will measure 11" x 14". If your pet is smaller the finished portrait will measure 9" x 11". If you love your pet this is a must have!

    Value: $275

  4. Rattlesnake Tracking Adventure

    Have you ever wondered where rattlesnakes hide, how you can walk around the desert and not see them? Rattlesnakes are masters of camouflage using light and shadow. Come spend a morning with the Herpetology staff as we track several rattlesnakes that are equipped with radio transmitters, allowing us to enter their world -- how they move, where they rest, how they live.

    Value: $250

  5. Handcrafted Hummingbird Feeder

    Nowhere to hang a hummingbird feeder? Not a problem with this hand-crafted one-of-a-kind hummingbird feeder. Created by ASDM Keeper Nancy Biggins-Adams, it's more than just a feeder, it's a work of art.

    Sculpted from copper, this durable piece can be placed on a tabletop or on the ground. Colorful red caps attract hummingbirds, while the efficient design keeps the ants and bees at bay.

    Value: $150

  6. Patio Double-take! Gila Monster Sculpture on Artificial Rock

    You will have a conversation starter guaranteed in this life-sized Gila Monster sculpted on an artificial rock. Cast in concrete and hand-painted. Suitable for outdoor display.

    Value: $280