Native American Medicine Bag
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Other
1990s Native American Native American Objects
Leather, Shell, Beads
20th Century Navajo Native American Objects
Bone, Leather, Beads
People Also Browsed
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s American Animal Sculptures
Feathers
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Fur
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Beads
Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects
Other
Vintage 1920s Scottish Books
Paper
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antiquities
Metal
Antique 1890s American Native American Native American Objects
Other
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Other
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Native American Objects
Paper
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Other
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Native American Native American Objects
Bone, Leather, Shell, Beads
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Watercolor
Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Fabric
Finding the Right native-american-objects for You
As part of thoughtful home decor, antique and vintage Native American objects — works created by Native American artists and artisans — can bring rich textures and colors into a space.
Art collecting can be done in a socially and environmentally conscious way that reinvests in local communities. Tribal art is traditionally crafted with earth-friendly materials that respect the environment.
Textiles have long been objects of art and utility for Native Americans. Traditional weaving techniques involve material made from plant and animal fibers. Different tribes have woven distinctive patterns and colors into blankets, rugs and garments, such as the vibrant geometric shapes woven from wool by the Navajo.
After metal and glass beads were introduced to North America by Europeans, they became a popular form of art. Intricate beading appears on clothing, jewelry and other objects. Beadwork not only looks stunning, but it is also deeply emblematic of Native American ethnicity and can be used to pass stories handed down from generation to generation. Beaded garments have often been commissioned for important events like weddings, dances and celebrations.
Native Americans initially created pottery out of necessity to carry water and store food. For centuries, artists have decorated jugs, vases and other vessels, from designs etched into clay to experimentation with firing methods for unique finishes.
Find a diverse collection of colorful and culturally enriching antique and vintage Native American decorative items, objects and much more on 1stDibs.
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