Indigenous Beadwork
Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
cultural practices and rituals among various indigenous communities and shamans in different parts of the
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
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Goat Hair
Moccasins, Antique 1880s Arapaho Native American Plains Indian, Hide with Beads
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
food, clothing, and materials for shelter and tools. Buffalo track beadwork serves as a visual
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide, Glass, Beads
H 4.25 in W 4 in D 10.75 in
1870s Transitional Plateau Rawhide Parfleche Envelope with Geometric Patterns
By Plateau Indians
Located in Denver, CO
parfleche was coined by 17th century French Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Native American Native American...
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H 34 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
Native American On Horseback Bronze Sculpture Daro Flood
By Daro Flood
Located in Norwood, NJ
for himself just fine.”
Daro Flood was born into a world of western art and indigenous artifacts. His
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Native American Parfleche Box, Sioux, 19th Century Painted Hide Plains
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
parfleche was coined by 17th century French Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide
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Northern Plains Pictorial Scabbard
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rifle scabbard on brain tanned elk. Exceptional beading. Warrior with double trailer headdress. Coupstick on war pony one side, two florals on reverse.
Period: Mid-20th Century
Ori...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Sumak Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
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Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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H 16.93 in W 37.01 in D 0.2 in
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rattlesnake by Frederic Remington Sculpture Statue
By Frederic Remington
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rattlesnake by Frederic Remington Sculpture Statue
Beautiful Cowboy/Southwestern style sculpture.
Lost wax bronze casting process.
Mounted on a fine marble base. ...
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Vintage 1960s American Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Collector's Carousel Tin, Mari Pritchard, 1982
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large tin with carousel horses and animals.
A tin designed by Mari Pritchard in 1982 and made by Bertels Can Company in 1987. A collector’s Carousel tin with a Dentzel Tiger sculpt...
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Late 20th Century North American Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Lakota Sioux Painted Buffalo Hide by Merle Locke
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lakota Sioux warrior painting on buffalo hide by Merle Locke. Paint on contemporary buffalo hide. Painting of 16 warriors riding on horseback, each carrying feathered coup sticks, su...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Other
Vintage Wild West Cowboy After Remington Bronze 20th Century
By (after) Frederic Remington
Located in London, GB
This is a very impressive bronze, after Remington, of a cowboy on horseback dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
It was made using the 'lost wax' process, otherwise k...
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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné War Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Large antique Chinese cloisonné war horse sculpture, circa 1930s. The piece is substantial in size and is decorated in colorful mythical theme patterns with detachable saddle and man...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork
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Metal
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...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shísh...
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Roach Headdress, Antique Native American, Plains Indian, 19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique 19th century Native American (Plains Indian) roach headdress made with dyed deer hair and porcupine guard hair on a u-shaped braided cloth with leather cords.
Custom displa...
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fur
Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Sioux, circa 1900, Blue Buffalo Tracks
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
American Indian moccasins, expertly beaded by a member of the Sioux (Plains Indian) tribe. The dark blue elements on the vamps symbolize Buffalo Tracks and the triangular motifs repr...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Hide
H 4 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
2 Antique 1815 Richard Evans Napoleonic War Horse Officer Engravings
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Richard Evans hand colored equestrian officer engravings featuring Lieut General Henry William Paget and Field Marshal Von Blucher. Both dressed in official attire with o...
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Antique 1810s Regency Prints
Materials
Paper
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic War Horse
By Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi's designs in ceramic for Bitossi took inspiration from a wide array of cultures and aesthetics all of which were given the distinctive "Londi touch". Richly textured and d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
10 x Native American Indian Territory Handcraft, Limited Edition, Sioux, Navajo
Located in Berlin, DE
10 x originally designed American Indian Territory Handcraft, limited edition
Collection of 10 important, detailed handcrafted Indian relics, artifacts.
1 x crazy horse, limited ...
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
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H 4.14 in W 42.13 in D 13.98 in
Ballet und Pantomime "Harlekin", plate #10.
By Walter Schnackenberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Walter Schnackenberg’s style changed several times during his long and successful career. Having studied in Munich, the artist traveled often to Paris where he fell under the spell o...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper
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Matching Pair of Native American Parfleche Envelopes, Plateau, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
parfleche was coined by 17th century French Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
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Native American Parfleche Envelope, Plateau, 19th Century
By Plateau Indians
Located in Denver, CO
parfleche was coined by 17th century French Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Native American Painted Parfleche Box, Sioux, circa 1880
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
describe indigenous objects made from rawhide.
Despite their common utilitarian function, parfleches
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art
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Antique Native American Parfleche Envelope, Blackfeet, circa 1875
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made from rawhide. Despite their common
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Native American Parfleche Envelope with Abstract Painting, 19th Century, Plateau
By Plateau Indians
Located in Denver, CO
parfleche was coined by 17th century French Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide
H 25 in W 14 in D 3 in
Antique Native American Abstract Painted Parfleche Envelope, Plateau, circa 1890
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
parfleche was coined by 17th century French Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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H 28 in W 13 in D 2.75 in
Rare Matching Pair of Parfleche Envelopes, Cheyenne, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
indigenous objects made from rawhide.
Despite their common utilitarian function, parfleches served as one
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art
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H 28.5 in W 15 in D 3.5 in
Arrangement of 19th century American Indian Abstract Paintings
Located in Denver, CO
and used to describe indigenous objects made from rawhide.
Despite their common utilitarian
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19th Century Abstract Mixed Media
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Mixed Media
Arrangement of 19th Century American Indian Abstract Paintings
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
and used to describe indigenous objects made from rawhide.
Despite their common utilitarian
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Meditation (Respite 02)
By Nadia Myre
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The works in the series Meditation (Respite) take up the theme of traditional Indigenous beadwork
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Digital
Authentic Hand Beaded Nez Perce Flat Bag With Peacock
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Southwestern style home or would make the perfect addition to a handmade indigenous collection. Size: 8" x10
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Beads
Collection of Three Native American Parfleche, 19th-20th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
indigenous objects made from rawhide.
Despite their common utilitarian function, parfleches served as one of
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Antique Native American Parfleche Cylinder - Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
parfleche was coined by 17th century French Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Antique Native American Painted Parfleche Box, Plateau, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
and used to describe indigenous objects made from rawhide.
Despite their common utilitarian function
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Decorative Boxes
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Mary McFadden Couture Embroidered Mint Marii Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Palm Beach, FL
" lower bodice. Embroidery is reminiscent of techniques made famous by indigenous peoples of the American
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses
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Finding the Right folk-art for You
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.
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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
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
The 13-Star American Flag Had More Variations Than You’d Think
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
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