Mamie Deschillie Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Mamie Deschillie Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 11, 2026
Mamie Deschillie, Untitled (Cowboys)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mamie Deschillie Diné (Navajo), 1920 - 2010 Untitled (Cowboys) oil on board signed left of lower center: MAMI Deschillie
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 21, 2026
Mamie Deschillie, Goat
Est: $600 - $900
Mamie Deschillie Diné (Navajo), 1920 - 2010 Goat acrylic, wool, fabric, sequins on cardboard inscribed: MAMIDeSchillie Folk Art
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 26, 2026
Mamie Deschillie. Cowboys on Cows.
Est: $200 - $300
Mamie Deschillie. (1920-2010). Cowboys on Cows. Signed. Paint and sequins on found cardboard. Excellent condition. Size with frame is 22" w x 20" h. Est. $200-300. Ship: $75 Please Read Before You Bid: By registering for and/or placing a bid in any Slotin Auction, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to our Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. SHIPPING Slotin Auction offers In-House Shipping or Buyer Pick Up for your convenience.
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Feb. 08, 2026
MAMIE DESCHILLIE. RIDERS ON GIRAFFE, BUFFALO AND ALLIGATOR.
Est: $100 - $300
Mamie Deschillie. Riders on Giraffe, Buffalo and Alligator. Initialed. Paint on mixed media on cut out cardboard. Tallest is 34" h. Est. $100-300. Ship: $85
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Feb. 08, 2026
MAMIE DESCHILLIE. COWBOY HERDING BISON.
Est: $100 - $200
Mamie Deschillie. Cowboy Herding Bison. Initialed. Paint and mixed media on cut out cardboard. Excellent condition. Largest is 14" w x 14" h. Provenance: Leslie Muth Gallery. Est. $100-200. Ship: $45
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Nov. 21, 2025
Mamie Deschillie Mixed Media - Two Women on Horses
Est: $400 - $600
Mamie Deschillie (Navajo, 1920-2010). Women on horses. Mixed media: cardboard, paint, fabric, paper, graphite, roving, yarn, ribbon, and beads, n.d. Both signed on front legs of horses. These two striking mixed media figures exemplify Mamie Deschillie's imaginative and deeply tactile approach to artmaking. Fashioned from cut and painted cardboard, the works depict two women astride brightly colored horses - one emerald green, the other golden yellow - rendered with bold, graphic simplicity and unmistakable charm. Each rider is dressed in hand-sewn clothing adorned with small embellishments, their hair fashioned from soft wool roving and their jewelry carefully composed of stringed beads and ribbon. Deschillie's inventive use of everyday materials - cardboard, fabric scraps, yarn, and paper - reflects her lifelong practice of transforming humble resources into animated expressions of Navajo life and storytelling. Size of larger (green): 8.5" W x 12.8" H (21.6 cm x 32.5 cm) Her female riders, with their expressive faces and vibrant attire, embody a sense of movement, personality, and humor. The bright palette and decorated surfaces evoke both the pageantry of traditional Navajo dress and the artist's unique aesthetic language, born from a fusion of memory, environment, and imagination. Created in the later decades of Deschillie's career, these works illustrate her signature style: an interplay of sculptural form, color, and texture that celebrates both individuality and community. Each figure, though whimsical in construction, stands as a testament to the artist's power to animate the materials of daily life with spirit and joy. About the artist: Mamie Deschillie was a Navajo folk artist celebrated for her inventive and deeply personal interpretations of traditional materials and themes. Born on the Navajo Nation Reservation, likely in either Chaco or Burnham, New Mexico, she lived for most of her life near Farmington. A mother of five, she began creating art following the death of her husband, Chee Ford Deschillie, in 1979. Raised in a traditional Navajo household, she spoke little English and was often described as living "the Navajo way." She wore velvet clothing, her attire reflecting a lifelong respect for custom and tradition. Though she received little formal education, Deschillie learned to weave as a child and gained early recognition for her weaving before expanding into other art forms. Her earliest works were sun-dried mud toys, molded into whimsical animals - cows, sheep, buffalo, horses, and riders - adorned with fur, cloth, jewelry, and bright paint. In the 1980s, she began producing vibrant cardboard cutouts of animals native to the Southwest, as well as exotic species she had encountered through books and circuses. These pieces, ranging from small ten-inch figures to monumental three-foot works, were often embellished with found objects and beads, turning humble materials into lively expressions of imagination and spirit. Deschillie's art reflects the synthesis of traditional Navajo lifeways with an individual creative voice that resisted confinement to any single medium. Her works are now held in major collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Museum of Northern Arizona, and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Through her late-life artistic journey, Mamie Deschillie transformed everyday materials into vivid reflections of Navajo identity, memory, and joy. Provenance: private Rochester, Minnesota, USA collection, acquired from 1990 -1998 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #192092
Artemis Fine Arts
Jul. 23, 2025
Mamie Deschillie, Local Color
Est: $400 - $600
Mamie Deschillie 1920 - 2010 Local Color acrylic on cardboard signed lower left: MAMiDeSh.ll c inscribed verso: LOCAL COLOR Folk Art
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 23, 2025
Mamie Deschillie, Untitled (Cowboy on Horse)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mamie Deschillie 1920 - 2010 Untitled (Cowboy on Horse) acrylic, yarn, fabric, sequins on cardboard Folk Art
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 23, 2025
Mamie Deschillie, Horse with Two Birds
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mamie Deschillie 1920 - 2010 Horse with Two Birds acrylic, yarn, fabric, sequins, fibers on cardboard Folk Art
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 22, 2025
Painting, Mamie Deschillie
Est: $300 - $500
Mamie Deschillie (American, b. 1920), Farm Scene, acrylic on cardboard, signed lower center, cardboard: 16.5"h x 24.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 28.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 08, 2024
Mamie Deschillie (American/New Mexico/Navajo Nation, 1920-2010), "Llama" and "Goat," Llama- H.- 20 1/2 in., W.- 17 in.; Goat- H.- 11 in., W.- 12 in. (2 Pcs.)
Est: $300 - $500
† Mamie Deschillie (American/New Mexico/Navajo Nation, 1920-2010), "Llama" and "Goat," mixed media and faux fur on shaped cardboard, one signed on horn and the other signed on leg,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Aug. 20, 2024
Mamie Deschillie "Lady Riding Giraffe" Mixed Media
Est: $500 - $800
Mamie Deschillie (New Mexico, b.1920), mixed media depicting a Lady Riding a Giraffe. Consists of a cardboard cutout of a giraffe, paint and mixed media. Sight seen approx. 11-1/2" x 23", overall frame size approx. 16-1/2" x 28".
Weiss Auctions
Aug. 20, 2024
Mamie Deschillie, W/C "Spring Flowers in Pot"
Est: $500 - $800
Mamie Deschillie (New Mexico, b.1920), watercolor painting on cardboard, signed long the bottom edge. Sight seen approx. 23" x 19", overall frame size approx. 27-1/2" x 23-1/2". A vivid blue background and flowers decorated with glitter give this painting a festive air. An unusual subject matter for Mamie and a good piece for those who collect Mamie as well as anyone who likes flowers in a folk art setting. See images.
Weiss Auctions
Jul. 24, 2024
Mamie Deschillie, Horse + Bird
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mamie Deschillie (1920 - 2010) Horse + Bird cardboard, gesso, pigments graphite signed lower center: Mamie Deschillie
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 30, 2024
A Mamie Deschillie mixed-media work, 'Cow'
Est: $400 - $600
Mamie Deschillie Diné (Navajo), (1920-2010), 'Cow,' mixed-media composition on cardboard framed under glass, apparently unsigned. height 30 1/2in, width 29in
Bonhams
Oct. 13, 2023
Painting, Mamie Deschillie
Est: $400 - $600
Mamie Deschillie (American, b. 1920), Cowboys on Billy Goats, acrylic on cardboard, signed lower center, cardboard: 16.5"h x 24.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 28.5"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 13, 2023
Painting, Mamie Deschillie
Est: $400 - $600
Mamie Deschillie (American, b. 1920), Cowboys on Horseback, acrylic on cardboard, signed lower center, cardboard: 19.25"h x 17"w, overall (with frame): 22.5"h x 20.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 11, 2023
Painting, Mamie Deschillie
Est: $600 - $900
Mamie Deschillie (American, b. 1920), Cowboys on Horseback, acrylic on cardboard, signed lower center, cardboard: 19.25"h x 17"w, overall (with frame): 22.5"h x 20.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 11, 2023
Painting, Mamie Deschillie
Est: $600 - $900
Mamie Deschillie (American, b. 1920), Cowboys on Billy Goats, acrylic on cardboard, signed lower center, cardboard: 16.5"h x 24.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 28.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 14, 2023
Painting, Mamie Deschillie
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mamie Deschillie (American, b. 1920), Cowboys on Horseback, acrylic on cardboard, signed lower center, cardboard: 19.25"h x 17"w, overall (with frame): 22.5"h x 20.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 14, 2023
Painting, Mamie Deschillie
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mamie Deschillie (American, b. 1920), Cowboys on Billy Goats, acrylic on cardboard, signed lower center, cardboard: 16.5"h x 24.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 28.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 18, 2023
Mamie Deschillie, Folk Art Elephant, Mixed Media
Est: $800 - $1,200
Offered is a mixed media piece of art by Mamie Deschillie (B. 1920), depicting and elephant. Consists of mixed media and cardboard. Signed by the artist along one of the legs. Sight seen approx. 20" x 20".
Weiss Auctions
Jun. 25, 2022
Mamie Deschillie, Untitled (Horses, Birds and Corn)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Mamie Deschillie (Diné [Navajo] 1920 - 2010) Untitled (Horses, Birds and Corn) gouache on cardboard signed lower center: MAMAò Desehillie
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 19, 2022
Mamie Deschillie, Outsider Art constructions
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Mamie Deschillie (Navajo, 1920-2010), Pair of Cowboys on Horses, paint on cut cardboard, string, upholstery, one signed "M. Deschillie" on front, the other signed "MDES" verso, each approx. 26"h x 32"w
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 12, 2022
Mamie Deschillie, Untitled (Four Elephants)
Est: $400 - $600
Mamie Deschillie (Diné [Navajo], 1920 - 2010) Untitled (Four Elephants) acrylic on cardboard signed lower center: Mame Deschillie
Santa Fe Art Auction
Mar. 12, 2022
Mamie Deschillie, Untitled (Corn Plants)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mamie Deschillie (Diné [Navajo], 1920 - 2010) Untitled (Corn Plants) acrylic on cardboard signed center: MAMe Deschillie
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jan. 06, 2022
Mamie Deschillie (Navajo Nation/New Mexico)
Est: $300 - $500
Mamie Deschillie (Navajo Nation/New Mexico, 1920-2010), "Buffalo", mixed media on cardboard, initialed above legs, 16 1/2 in. x 16 1/4 in., unframed Condition: Overall good condition
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 06, 2022
Mamie Deschillie (Navajo Nation/New Mexico)
Est: $300 - $500
Mamie Deschillie (Navajo Nation/New Mexico, 1920-2010), "Giraffe", cardboard and mixed media, initialed on leg, inscribed "JJ" en verso, 22 in. x 12 in., unframed Condition: Overall good condition
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 06, 2022
Mamie Deschillie (Navajo Nation/New Mexico)
Est: $300 - $500
Mamie Deschillie (Navajo Nation/New Mexico, 1920-2010), "Bull with Bird", mixed media on cardboard, signed above legs, 13 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in., unframed Condition: Overall good condition
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 04, 2021
Mamie Deschillie Tempera on Cardboard "Three Little Lambs and Dog"
Est: $700 - $900
Mamie Deschillie (American b. 1920) Tempera on Cardboard "Three Little Lambs and Dog", signed lower right Mami Deschillie. 6.5 in. x 11.5 in. Framed 12.25 in. x 16.25 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
May. 02, 2021
MAMIE DESCHILLIE, Navajo b. 1920, Corn Stalks, oil and gouache on cardboard, sheet: 16 x 25 in., frame: 20 1/2 x 30 in.
Est: $500 - $1,000
MAMIE DESCHILLIE (Navajo, b. 1920) Corn Stalks oil and gouache on cardboard signed Mame Deschille lower center
Grogan & Company
Apr. 18, 2021
Mamie Deschillie (American/New Mexico, 1920-2010)
Est: $200 - $300
Mamie Deschillie (American/New Mexico, 1920-2010) , "Cows, Horse, Dog and Figure", tempera on paper mounted to board, pencil-signed lower center, "Enoch's Gallery, New Orleans" label on backing paper, 14 in. x 19 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 22, 2020
Navajo, M. Deschillie, J. Lee, Group of Folk Art
Est: $400 - $600
Navajo Folk Art Pickup Truck sandstone, wood, pigment, fiber inscribed underside: J. Lee 4 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (10.80 x 12.07 x 6.03 cm.) Attributed to Mamie Deschillie (Navajo-Dine, 1920-2010) Six Dolls low-fire clay, fiber, pigment 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 (approximately, each) Provenance: The Barbara and Ed Okun Collection
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 08, 2019
Mamie Deschillie (American, 1920-2010)
Est: $300 - $400
Brown & White Cat with Earrings & Necklace wool and mixed media on cardboard signed l.c. unframed ht. 12.5, wd. 16 in.
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 08, 2019
Mamie Deschillie (American, 1920-2010)
Est: $300 - $500
Lot of two framed pieces: Sheep acrylic on cardboard signed l.c. 9.25 x 14.5 in. (sight) 17 x 22.75 in. (frame) Horse & Bird acrylic on cardboard with yarn and wool unsigned 14.25 x 16 in. (sight) 19.25 x 21.5 in. (frame)
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 08, 2019
Mamie Deschillie (American, 1920-2010)
Est: $300 - $500
Circus Staff with Giraffes in Purple Truck paint on corrugated cardboard signed l.r. framed 20.5 x 28.5 in. (sight) 22.75 x 31 in. (frame)
Cowan's Auctions
Apr. 25, 2018
Mamie Deschillie (1920-2010), Cow with calf and spotted dog cutout
Est: $500 - $800
Mamie Deschillie (1920-2010) Cow with calf and spotted dog cutout Initialed on calf, "MD," mixed media on cardboard, mounted in frame. 20 in. x 26 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Collection of the late Gloria G. Einbender. Folk Art of the Four Corners, Cortez, Colorado, May 1998.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 25, 2018
Mamie Deschillie (1920-2010), Black and white cow with red bow cutout
Est: $300 - $500
Mamie Deschillie (1920-2010) Black and white cow with red bow cutout Initialed on back leg, "MD," mixed media on cardboard. H: 13 in. W: 15 in. PROVENANCE: The Collection of the late Gloria G. Einbender. Case Trading Post, Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 1995.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 25, 2018
Mamie Deschillie (1920-2010), Arrangement of nine cows with sequins
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mamie Deschillie (1920-2010) Arrangement of nine cows with sequins Signed, lower edge, "Mami Deschillie," oil and sequins on cardboard, mounted in frame. 13 in. x. 19 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Collection of the late Gloria G. Einbender.
Freeman's | Hindman