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Native American Great Lakes Knife Sheath with Trade Knife
Native American Great Lakes Knife Sheath with Trade Knife

Native American Great Lakes Knife Sheath with Trade Knife

$2,100

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. Glass beads, cloth, hide, wool, wood, brass, and ste...

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1890s American Native American Antique Native American Trade Beads

Materials

Silk, Beads

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Antique 1890s Pair of Plains Beaded Moccasins, Unique Red Glass Trade Beads
Antique 1890s Pair of Plains Beaded Moccasins, Unique Red Glass Trade Beads

Antique 1890s Pair of Plains Beaded Moccasins, Unique Red Glass Trade Beads

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H 3 in W 3.5 in D 8 in

Antique 1890s Pair of Plains Beaded Moccasins, Unique Red Glass Trade Beads

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This stunning pair of 19th-century Sioux beaded moccasins, dating to circa 1890, showcases exceptional Great Plains Native American craftsmanship.

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Trade Beads

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Hudson Bay Silver Trade Bead Cross Necklace
19th Century Hudson Bay Silver Trade Bead Cross Necklace

19th Century Hudson Bay Silver Trade Bead Cross Necklace

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L 22 in

19th Century Hudson Bay Silver Trade Bead Cross Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American silver trade cross with Russian glass trade beads.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Trade Beads

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Native American Warrior's Grizzly Claw Necklace

Native American Warrior's Grizzly Claw Necklace

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Dm 20 in

Native American Warrior's Grizzly Claw Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Nine claws interspersed with Russian blue trade beads. Collected from the Spokane Tribe. PERIOD: Circa 1920 Beads Earlier ORIGIN: United States SIZE: 20"D Trade Beads, Native Ameri...

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1920s American Antique Native American Trade Beads

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Antique Native American Trade Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique native American trade beads for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique native American trade beads — often made from animal skin, hide and beads — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique native American trade beads available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Many antique native American trade beads are appealing in their simplicity, but Sioux Indian Art, Native American Art and Arapaho Indian Art produced popular antique native American trade beads that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Native American Trade Beads?

Prices for antique native American trade beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique native American trade beads begin at $1,850 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

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