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What is Northwest Coast native art?
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Northwest Coast native art describes works of art produced by indigenous people who live along the Northwest Coast of the U.S. and Canada. Some tribes who inhabit the region include the Haida, Heiltsuk, Kwakwaka'wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, Nuxalk, Tlingit and Tsimshian. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Northwest Coast native art.
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Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo Blackware Jar with Feather Motif, c. 20th C
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite blackware jar is an iconic masterpiece by celebrated San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Martinez (1887–1980), renowned for pioneering the revolutionary black-on-black p...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Indigenous Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven X-Pattern Rug Blanket
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, highly engaging, intricately hand woven antique Native North American Indian Navajo tribe wool rug/blanket featuring a geometric X-pattern (the Navajo tribe is famed for...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's
By Native American Art
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large Laguna Pueblo Indian Polychrome Olla, circa 1880's. Measures 12 5/8"h x 13"w.
Featuring Geometric Designs on the Shoulder and Floral Designs with...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Clay
Circa 1915 Pueblo Old Pawn Turquoise Cuff Bracelet in Stamped Ingot Silver
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage Southwestern Native American cuff bracelet, crafted by a Pueblo artisan circa 1915, is a striking example of early Old Pawn jewelry. Made from heavy, hand-worked ingot s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and possibly turquoise (necklace) accompaniment.
Hopi katsina figures, also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root by the Hopi people. Initially, kachina dolls were made to instruct young girls and new brides about katsinas or katsinam, the immortal beings that bring rain, control other aspects of the natural world and society, and act as messengers between humans and the spirit world. The Mudhead or Koyemsi figure is viewed as a clown/joker figure who is responsible for laughter and entertainment at Hopi dances and ceremonial events. He plays drums and games to keep his audience engaged.
The piece is signed by the artist under the base.
From an extensive collection of Native American objects and artifacts. Would be a great addition to any Native American Art...
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
By Native American Art
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver