Native American Great Lakes Knife Sheath with Trade Knife
Located in Mount Horeb, WI
Together, the knife and sheath form a visually commanding and remarkably decorative example of Native American material culture.
Silk, Beads
Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide
By Crow
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional antique Crow (Apsáalooke) beaded knife sheath, dating to circa 1870, is a rare and highly collectible artifact from the Classic Period of Plains Native American arti...
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19th Century Crow Knife Sheath
By Crow
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Late 19th century Crow knife sheath. Made of harness leather with copper rivets. Surface is burnished with great patina. Great for solo display or would pair nicely with a Crow knife...
Copper
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife 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, Blackfeet Indian, ...
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Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This sheath is constructed of native tanned hide with red, yellow, light and dark blue trade beads and sinew sewn. Geometric designs down the front panel, finished with a partially b...
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Antique Native American Knife and Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A knife sheath with knife. A Nomadic tribe, the Sioux are associated with areas of the great plains of the United States including present-day North and South Dakota, Minnesota, N...
Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Yankton Sioux quilled knife sheath with original dag knife having wing bone handle.
Other
Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Constructed of native tanned hide, this 19th century Plains Indian knife sheath is expertly beaded in blue, yellow, black and red trade beads with stylized tepee and geometric motif....
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H 9.06 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa Beaded Scissors Case and Knife Sheath
Located in London, GB
Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa beaded scissors case with knife sheath Finely beaded on buckskin with floral designs, Early 20th century Condition fine good Measures: L...
Stone
Eastern Woodland Crooked Knife
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Eastern woodland crooked knife. Solid handle having an exquisite hand chipped carved American Folk Art style geometric design. The blade is hand forged iron most likely made from rem...
Wood
Plateau Parfleche Envelope, circa 1900
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Plateau painted parfleche envelope painted in green, blue, orange, yellow and red. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Plateau Size: 28" L x 12" W. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery d...
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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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19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chippewa fully beaded bandolier bag with full size pocket, floral beading on intermediate panel and delicate edge beading and faceted bead drops. Beautiful and visual. Very nice wall...
Other
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...
Other
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Extra-large Chippewa beaded bandolier bag with full pocket. Black bead drops ending in blue yarn. Bright and visual vintage piece of Native American beadwork. Makes a great wall hang...
Beads
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...
Other
$2,250
H 8 in W 2.75 in D 3 in
Antique Southern Cheyenne Moccasins, Beaded Buckskin Tipi Motif, c. 1880
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptional pair of antique Southern Cheyenne beaded moccasins dating to circa 1880, representing a highly collectible example of 19th-century Plains Indian art and Indigenous crafts...
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A Knife With Asian Decorations & Original Handle From 1960s.
Located in Lejre, DK
This knife, featuring Asian decorations and an original handle, dates back to around the 1960s. It is a fine example of mid-20th century craftsmanship, combining both functional and...
Aluminum
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
1940s Antique Leather Western Saddle Stirrup, Metal and Distressed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, antique leather western saddle stirrup. Leather covered metal saddle stirrup, circa 1940s.
Metal
$4,500
H 15 in W 22 in D 4 in
Antique Sioux Plains Native American Beaded Buckskin and Canvas Possible Bag
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This antique 19th-century Sioux beaded possible bag is a remarkable example of Plains Indian artistry and craftsmanship. Constructed from soft buckskin hide with a sturdy canvas back...
Hide, Canvas, Beads
$2,214
H 16.93 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
1950s Traditional Knife with Leather Sheath and Carved Wooden Handle
Located in Marbella, ES
An interesting traditional knife with a curved steel blade, accompanied by its original leather sheath. The piece is notable for its dark wood handle and the decorative details engra...
Metal, Bronze
$695
H 20 in W 7 in D 2.375 in
Native American, Western Great Plains Ceremonial Beaded War Club Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Great Plains beaded war club is formed with a long, tapering handle terminating in a double-cone head, the entire object presenting the purposeful balance and compact striking p...
Stone
$2,500
H 3 in W 19.75 in D 2.5 in
Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally rare antique Native American / Indigenous Peoples hand carved and painted wooden dugout canoe model, dating to the early 20th century or earlier, likely Pacific Nort...
Twine, Wood, Paint
$9,091
H 33.08 in W 1.19 in D 6.3 in
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. A finely decorated Native American tomahawk of the Plains tradition, composed of ...
Cast Iron
Native American Sioux Beaded Teepee Bag
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Sioux beaded teepee bag. Having beaded front, sides and top. Beadwork is mostly white with blue, yellow, red, and green forming traditional geometric design. Having t...
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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 ...
Beads
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 ...
Beads
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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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 Fine Line Cross Hatching on...
Clay
$33,955
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
Blackfoot Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Blackfoot dress of red Stroud. Estimated 1920s. Beads on panels both sides carried over from 19th century. Period: 1920s Origin: Blackfoot Size: 40" x 40". Family Owned & Ope...
Beads
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket Third Phase Revival
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Navajo chief blanket of the third phase circa 1895-1920s. The chief blanket is the highest achievement of the Navajo textile development, and this is a wonderful exampl...
Yarn
$62,358
H 63.78 in W 53.04 in D 3.15 in
Contemporary Kayapo-Style Artwork Headdress With Moulting Feathers
Located in Paris, FR
Headdress in the style of Kayapo Amazonian Indian Tribal pieces, under frame made with moulting feathers sourced in France of blue Macaw feathers, and other South American bird feath...
Feathers
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Cochiti drum with sides painted in red, white and blue with black stripes. Made of wood and hide. Period: Early 20th century Origin: Southwest, Cochiti Size: 10"D...
Wood
19th Century Native American Ball Head War Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ball headed war club of walnut with carved panther effigy. The panther is rare and a powerful warrior symbol that has different interpretations "He who kills with one blow" and "A po...
Other
Sioux Beaded Pipe Bag
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux beaded pipe bag. Having large-beaded panels both sides on brain tanned buffalo. Bead patterns feature white background with green and blue traditional designs on front and back...
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Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hidatsa Sioux work bag from Fort Berthold, North Dakota. Properly referred to as a woman's work bag that was used for holding sewing materials, sinew, awls and beads. Sinew sewn on b...
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19th Century, Sioux Beaded High-Top Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This is an outstanding set of authentic original beaded hide high-top / high-top moccasins with hard parfleche soles from the Sioux Native American Indians dating to circa 1880. The ...
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1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ditidaht First Nation TOTEM by Rick Williams the brother of John T. Williams partnered with other Native carvers to create at tribute to John in the form of a 34' tall red cedar TOTE...
Cedar
19th Century Native American Nez Perce Beaded Belt
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Nez Perce beaded belt on harness leather adorned with brass diamonds in the center. Trunk piece - stored and in great condition. Beautiful colors of blues, reds, whites, orange and g...
Beads
$6,500
H 22 in W 6 in D 2 in
Ojibwe Beaded Powder Horn with Dyed Cloth Strap, Eastern Woodlands, c.1865
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This rare and finely crafted mid-19th century Ojibwe powder horn, dating to around 1865, is an exceptional example of Eastern Woodlands Native American artistry. Originating from the...
Horn, Fabric, Beads
Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
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