Early 20th-Century Apache Wooden Fiddle (Tsii’edo’a’tl) by Amos Gustina
By Amos Gustina
Located in Denver, CO
Made from the dried stalk of the agave plant, the fiddle produces the distinctive “ki’zh ki’zh di’hi” buzzing sound cherished in Apache music.
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Antique Apache Fiddle by Amos Gustina, Early 20th Century
By Amos Gustina
Located in Denver, CO
Created by the renowned Apache artist, Amos Gustina (1858-1945) commonly called an "Apache Fiddle," this tsii'Edo'a'tl (Apache for "wood that sings") are generally made from the drie...
Amos Gustina Apache Fiddle (Native American Musical Instrument)
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Native American Apache Fiddle created by the renowned Apache artist, Amos Gustina (1858-1945).
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Apache Painted Fiddle
By Amos Gustina
Located in New York, NY
This type of painted fiddle and is unique to the Apache people and is attributed to Amos Gustina (1858-1945) a noted fiddle player from northern Arizona.
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.
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