Find a variety of American indian beads available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique American indian beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
animal skin,
hide and
beads. American indian beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. American indian beads are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs. Many American indian beads are appealing in their simplicity, but
Sioux Indian Art,
Plateau Indians and
Arapaho Indian Art produced popular American indian beads that are worth a look.
Prices for American indian beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, American indian beads begin at $99 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.