How do I identify Native American beadwork?

To identify Native American beadwork, first consider the materials. Indigenous American artisans often produce beads out of glass and natural materials, such as shells, bone and wood, and use metal and plastic in their pieces less frequently. Older pieces will usually be held together by sinew, while newer examples will typically feature thread. Regardless of age, Native American beadwork will typically be expertly crafted, so pieces usually have tight, even stitching with no visible gaps. Familiarizing yourself with stitching techniques used by various tribes can also be helpful. You can find images of authentic beadwork on trusted online resources to refer to as you complete the identification process. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of textiles and garments that feature Native American beadwork.

What are the two different types of Native American beadwork?

The two types of Native American beadwork are called the “lazy stitch” or “lane stitch” and the “tack stitch” or “flat stitch”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Antique Native American Beadwork

Native American Beaded Bag

19th Century Beaded Bandolier

Brain Tanned

History Of America

19th Century Moccasins

Beaded Indian Moccasins

Brain Tan

American Indian Beads

Native American Beadwork Gauntlets with an Chief, ca 1880-90

$6,500

Native American Beadwork Gauntlets with an Chief, ca 1880-90

Located in York County, PA

Native American beadwork gauntlets with Indian Chiefs in feathered headdresses, probably souix, Ca 1880-90 Native American beadwork gauntlets with beautiful graphics and endearing...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Leather

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

$6,050

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Bright and visual vintage piece of Native American beadwork. Makes a great wall hanging.

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1890s American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

$6,050

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Nice and visual vintage piece of Native American beadwork. Makes a great wall hanging.

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1890s American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Other

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

$4,600

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

19th Century Northern Plains Beaded Possibles Bag

$8,625

19th Century Northern Plains Beaded Possibles Bag

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American beadwork cradles cradle...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Other

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

$30,000

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

19th Century Native Sauk Beaded Bandolier

$13,200

19th Century Native Sauk Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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1890s American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Sioux Beaded Patriotic Doctor's Bag, Early 20th Century

$19,800

Sioux Beaded Patriotic Doctor's Bag, Early 20th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Leather

Antique Native American Plains Club with Beadwork, Hide Decoration

$2,057

Antique Native American Plains Club with Beadwork, Hide Decoration

Located in Leuven , BE

This traditional Sioux war club features a carefully shaped and polished stone head affixed to a hardwood handle. The stone is secured with a wrapping of rawhide and sinew, and the c...

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Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Stone

Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard

$17,250

Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard

By Nez Perce Indians

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide

Antique Native American Plains Tomahawk with Beadwork, Hide and Feather Decorati

$8,914

Antique Native American Plains Tomahawk with Beadwork, Hide and Feather Decorati

Located in Leuven , BE

Native American Plains indians Tomahawk Wood, iron, hide, glass beads, feathers and organic fibres.

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Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Cast Iron

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

$6,050

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Beaded, Beadwork, Flor...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Other

Native American Ceremonial Eagle staff with Beadwork, Hide and Feather Decoratio

$6,628

Native American Ceremonial Eagle staff with Beadwork, Hide and Feather Decoratio

Located in Leuven , BE

The eagle staff is an unique, sacred symbol that represents traditional Indigenous culture and clans. It is used at ceremonies and celebratory functions, much like a nation's flag wo...

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Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Beads

Antique Southern Cheyenne Moccasins, Beaded Buckskin Tipi Motif, c. 1880

$2,250

Antique Southern Cheyenne Moccasins, Beaded Buckskin Tipi Motif, c. 1880

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

The well-preserved beadwork, authentic aged buckskin, and exceptional graphic composition make this pair especially desirable to collectors of Native American art, Plains Indian bead...

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1880s American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

$3,450

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This approach is best for geometric designs. Native American Beadwork, Moccasins, Native Garments, Beadwork, Collectibles Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare,...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

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19th Century Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins

$3,450

19th Century Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This approach is best for geometric designs. Native American Beadwork, Moccasins, Native Garments, Beadwork, Collectibles.

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier

$35,000

Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Choctaw Indian, Beaded...

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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

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Other

19th Century Native Nez Perce Beaded Martingale

$17,250

19th Century Native Nez Perce Beaded Martingale

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud

$75,000

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud. Beaded by the Crow. Written on the piece, "This was wrought by the Wetunkiska Asiow Indian Mission residing Valley of the Rocky Mountains an...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Wool, Beads

Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag

$4,500

Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

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Arapaho Beaded Moccasins

$900

Arapaho Beaded Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Beadwork, Native American, Indian, Ara...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

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Hide, Beads

exquisite 19th Century Iroquois Beadwork Cushion, Native American Craftsmanship

$194

exquisite 19th Century Iroquois Beadwork Cushion, Native American Craftsmanship

Located in Hamburg, DE

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Iroquois with this stunning 19th-century beadwork cushion, a remarkable example of Native American artistry.

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Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Native American Beadwork

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Silk, Glass

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Moccasins and Leggings, Sioux 'Plains', circa 1910, Native American Beadwork

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H 16.5 in W 16 in D 10.25 in

Moccasins and Leggings, Sioux 'Plains', circa 1910, Native American Beadwork

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Northern Sioux moccasins and leggings, early 20th century Native American, Plains Indian beadwork. Constructed of native tanned hide with trade beads.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide

Pair Of American Indian Beadwork Gloves

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Pair Of American Indian Beadwork Gloves

Located in York County, PA

PAIR OF AMERICAN INDIAN BEADWORK GLOVES, CA 1890: Native American beadwork, doeskin gloves with pink and red strawberries on green vines.

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19th Century American Antique Native American Beadwork

Native American "Good Luck" Horseshoe Beadwork

Sold

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 2 in

Native American "Good Luck" Horseshoe Beadwork

Located in York County, PA

Native American “Good Luck” Horseshoe Beadwork Whimsey, Dated 1909, Iroquois, Upstate, New York Iroquois Indian beaded whimsy, made in upstate New York, in the Niagara Falls region.

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Early 1900s American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Antique Native American Beaded Awl Case, Sioux 'Plains Indian, ' 19th Century

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H 20.5 in W 2 in D 0.75 in

Antique Native American Beaded Awl Case, Sioux 'Plains Indian, ' 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Antique 19th century Native American Sioux (Plains Indian) beadwork woman's awl case constructed of native tanned hide, sinew-sewn with trade beads in white, dark blue, Pony-Trader b...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide

Native American Beaded Coin Purse

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H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in

Native American Beaded Coin Purse

Located in York County, PA

Native American beaded coin purse with a folky patriotic shield on the obverse and a geometric representation of an animal on the reverse, circa 1910-1930 Native American beadwork...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Plains Indian Beaded Coin Purse

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H 8 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

Plains Indian Beaded Coin Purse

Located in York County, PA

Plains Indian beaded coin purse with beautiful blue color, an American patriotic shield on the obverse, and a floral design on the reverse, circa 1880 Native American beadwork ...

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1870s American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Antique Sioux Gun Holster, Plains Indian Native American Beadwork, Circa 1890

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H 10.75 in W 4.75 in D 0.25 in

Antique Sioux Gun Holster, Plains Indian Native American Beadwork, Circa 1890

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This beaded Sioux gun holster, dating from circa 1890, is a stunning example of 19th-century Native American beadwork from the Plains Indians.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Yankton Sioux Beaded Moccasins

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H 3 in W 4.5 in D 10 in

Yankton Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Period: 19th century Origin: Sioux Size: 10" x 4 1/2" Yankton Sioux, Native American, Beadwork, Moccasins, Native, Vintage, Collectible.

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Other

19th Century Plains Pouch with Pictographs in Beadwork

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H 5.5 in W 3.75 in D 0.5 in

19th Century Plains Pouch with Pictographs in Beadwork

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Transitional plains pouch from the last quarter of the 19th century. Constructed of native tanned hide and partially beaded with trade bead. Side 1: three buffalo pictographs; side 2...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide

Athebascan Tribe Moccasins

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H 9 in W 4 in D 4 in

Athebascan Tribe Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Beadwork, Moccasins, S...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Animal Skin

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

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H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Located in London, GB

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with floral design probably Cree Period Early 20th century

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Early 20th Century American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Willow

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

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H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Located in London, GB

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with US flag design probably Cree Period Early 20th century

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Early 20th Century American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Willow

Authentic Hand Beaded Nez Perce Flat Bag With Peacock

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H 10 in W 8 in D 0.5 in

Authentic Hand Beaded Nez Perce Flat Bag With Peacock

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Indian, Nez Perce, Bea...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads, Leather

Authentic Plateau Floral Beaded Flat Bag

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H 11 in W 9 in D 9 in

Authentic Plateau Floral Beaded Flat Bag

By Plateau Indians

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Beaded, Beadwork, Bag,...

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1890s American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath

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H 10 in W 3 in D 1 in

Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, antiques, collectible...

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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

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Other

Yea Navajo Indian Weaving

$1,895

H 32 in W 56 in D 0.2 in

Yea Navajo Indian Weaving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large neutral Yea- Navajo weaving is in fine condition. It is in unusual colors.

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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Wool

Northern Plains Porcupine Hair Roach

$1,700

H 18.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Northern Plains Porcupine Hair Roach

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northern plains purple dyed porcupine guard hair surrounded by white and blue deer tail, twisted yellow cotton centre. Period: First quarter of the 20th century Origin: Northern Pla...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Other

Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins

$8,625

H 9.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sioux moccasins with dragonflies. Fully beaded, including soles. Fully beaded moccasins were made as special gifts for elders, respected individuals, or during rites of passages for ...

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1880s American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Native American Sioux Beaded Saddle Throw

$6,325

H 48 in W 12 in D 2 in

Native American Sioux Beaded Saddle Throw

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Sioux saddle throw. Beaded on brain tanned elk hide and red stroud. Beadwork features a traditional "hourglass" design done in colors of blue, green, and white with s...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Plains Roach Headdress c.1880 Deer & Porcupine Hair Native American

$3,750

H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 18.75 in

Antique Plains Roach Headdress c.1880 Deer & Porcupine Hair Native American

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional 19th-century Plains Native American roach headdress, dating to circa 1880, is a rare and visually dynamic example of traditional ceremonial regalia from the Great Pl...

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19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Fur

Chief White Feather "Dr. Teyet Ramar" Sioux Beaded Vest

$6,325

H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in

Chief White Feather "Dr. Teyet Ramar" Sioux Beaded Vest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Chief white feather "Ramar" Dr. Teyet Ramar , better known as Chief White Feather Sitting Bull (1908-1957) Born of Sioux father and Chippewa mother, he was a direct descendant of an ...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Mid-19th Century Metis Cree Beaded Bandolier

$20,000

H 30 in W 7 in D 0.25 in

Mid-19th Century Metis Cree Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Metis Cree bandolier with classic beading on red Stroud with white bead edging and black silk ribbon border. Period: Mid-19th century Origin: Metis Cree Size: 30" x 7". Family Ow...

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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Other

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

$485Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

Located in London, GB

Fine Pair of Plains Woman's Boot Moccasins North America 19th to early 20th century A beautifully crafted and well-preserved pair of Plains Native American woman's high-top moccas...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s

$3,750

H 10 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in

Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tasaf Katsina Hopi 1940s 10 inches H. x 4.50 inches W. x 3.75 inches D. Cottonwood root, mineral pigments, dyed horsehair, feathers. Very good original condition overall. An...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Other

Antique Ojibwe (Chippewa) Native American Floral Beaded Vest

$4,500

H 21 in W 16 in D 1 in

Antique Ojibwe (Chippewa) Native American Floral Beaded Vest

Located in Mount Horeb, WI

A visually striking Native American beaded vest attributed to an Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) artist of the Great Lakes region, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Fashioned from...

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1890s American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Textile, Beads

Superb Circa 1900 Ojibwe Beaded Bandolier Bag

$3,200

H 46 in W 15 in D 0.25 in

Superb Circa 1900 Ojibwe Beaded Bandolier Bag

Located in Mount Horeb, WI

An exceptional Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) bandolier bag from the Great Lakes region, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The broad shoulder strap and lower bag panel are extens...

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Early 1900s North American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Velvet, Beads

Pair of Plains Fully Beaded Ceremonial Moccasins, circa 1890–1910

$2,400

H 5 in W 4 in D 10 in

Pair of Plains Fully Beaded Ceremonial Moccasins, circa 1890–1910

Located in Mount Horeb, WI

An expressive pair of fully beaded hide moccasins attributed to the Lakota of the Northern Plains, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Constructed with tall hide cuffs and...

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1890s American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Lakota Sioux Beaded Moccasins

$1,380

H 8 in W 5 in D 10 in

Lakota Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Lakota Sioux moccasins with buffalo hoof motif. Red white heart beads and brain tanned hide with hard soles. Sinew sewn, soft hide. Right moccasins has a partial old collection paper...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins

$556Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3 in W 10 in D 4 in

Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins This exquisite pair of 20th-century Navajo beaded moccasins is a fine example of traditional Native American craftsmanship. Each moccasin...

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20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Fur, Leather, Beads

Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota

$900

H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 2 in

Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A "No Face Doll" by an unknown artist of the Sioux Tribe, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S. Dakota. A cape of three tiers of dentali...

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Late 20th Century American Tribal Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Animal Skin, Shell, Beads

Lakota Sioux Beaded Moccasins

$3,000

H 9 in W 7 in D 11 in

Lakota Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Pair of Lakota Sioux beaded moccasins. Circa 1890. Buffalo hoof style, highly decorated, thread sewn and beaded hide with green, white, red and brown beads. Cotton liner at top, parf...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Leather, Beads

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$24,857Sale Price|25% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Bone

Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols

$16,171 / set

H 3.94 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in

Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols

Located in London, GB

These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...

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19th Century Balkan Islamic Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting, 1900

$9,750

H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in

Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

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1890s Impressionist Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock

$36,914

H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in

Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock

Located in Madrid, ES

Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...

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18th Century Antique Native American Beadwork

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Sterling Silver

Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee

$38,500

H 38 in Dm 38 in

Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Child's teepee depicting highly graphic battle scene painted on brain tanned deer skin. This piece was acquired from Wilma Silvey, age 89, in 2005, white woman, was handed down throu...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Other

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

$30,000

H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hidatsa Arikara medicine shirt worn by a warrior who deserved honors, pre-reservation. Horseshoes represent successful horse raids, and the six quilled eagle feathers signify war cou...

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19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Hide

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

$255,000Sale Price|32% Off

H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Located in London, GB

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Native American Beadwork

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Limestone

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy

$3,000Sale Price|21% Off

H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 13.59 in

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy

By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This colorful fortune wheel alebrije is made by Agustín Cruz Tinoco in Oaxaca Mexico. “I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says Mexican master wood carver Agustin Cruz ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Antique Native American Beadwork

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

$1,250

H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in

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 pos...

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20th Century American Native American Antique Native American Beadwork

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Leather, Wood, Paint

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Antique Native American Beadwork For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique native American beadwork on 1stDibs. A piece of antique native American beadwork — often made from animal skin, hide and beads — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique native American beadwork — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Sioux Indian Art, Native American Art and Plateau Indians each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of antique native American beadwork that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Native American Beadwork?

Prices for a piece of antique native American beadwork start at $363 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $4,400.

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.

Questions About Antique Native American Beadwork

How do I identify Native American beadwork?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To identify Native American beadwork, first consider the materials. Indigenous American artisans often produce beads out of glass and natural materials, such as shells, bone and wood, and use metal and plastic in their pieces less frequently. Older pieces will usually be held together by sinew, while newer examples will typically feature thread. Regardless of age, Native American beadwork will typically be expertly crafted, so pieces usually have tight, even stitching with no visible gaps. Familiarizing yourself with stitching techniques used by various tribes can also be helpful. You can find images of authentic beadwork on trusted online resources to refer to as you complete the identification process. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of textiles and garments that feature Native American beadwork.
What are the two different types of Native American beadwork?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The two types of Native American beadwork are called the “lazy stitch” or “lane stitch” and the “tack stitch” or “flat stitch”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

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Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

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