$1,595
H 5 in Dm 9.25 in
Elva Nampeyo Signed Native American Indian Hopi Tewa Pueblo Pottery Bowl Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
. Would be a great addition to any Nampeyo or Native American Hopi pottery/ceramics collection or make for
Pottery
$1,850
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.75 in
1989 Hopi-Tewa Painted Pottery Canteen by Jean Sahme Nampeyo with Kokopelli
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite painted pottery canteen, crafted by renowned Hopi-Tewa artist Jean Sahme Nampeyo (b
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 5 in W 5 in D 2.75 in
Antique Native American Southwestern Pottery, Nampeyo (Hopi), Early 20th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Hopi potter, Nampeyo (1860-1942), to whom this work has been attributed. This piece displays
Earthenware
Carla Claw Nampeyo Brown Seed Pot, Signed
By Carla Claw Nampeyo 1
Located in Astoria, NY
A decorative incised brown seed pot by Hopi pottery artist Carla Claw Nampeyo (b. 1961). Markings
Pottery
Southwest American Indian Large Open "Hopi" Bowl, circa 1910-1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
pottery. Nampeyo (1860-1942), the woman potter referenced earlier, influenced most of the Hopi
Pottery
Sold
H 3.5 in Dm 5.75 in
Historical Southwestern Pottery Seed Jar by Nampeyo, Hopi, Early 20th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Pottery Seed Jar crafted by hand and meticulously painted in slip glazes, attributed to renowned
Earthenware
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight construction with warm original patina.
Metal, Bronze
$2,500
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 6.75 in
Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo Blackware Jar, Hand-Coiled Feather Motif
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite blackware jar is a masterwork by renowned San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Martinez (1887–1980), celebrated for pioneering the iconic black-on-black pottery technique...
Ceramic
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated head wrapped in finely wove...
Rattan, Wood
Pre-Columbian Hand Painted Narino Bowl Colombia
Located in Washington, DC
Fine Pre-Columbian Narino footed bowl from the highlands of Columbia, circa 1250-1500 AD. Desirable polychrome bowl would make a great addition to any pre-Columbian collection. Au...
Ceramic
$2,307
H 6.5 in W 3.35 in D 3.15 in
Nomoli - Carved Stone Figurine, Kissi People, Sierra Leone, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Nomoli is a carved stone figurine native to Sierra Leone and Liberia. They are usually made of soapstone, limestone, or granite. The carving depicts a man holding his belly with a...
Stone, Soapstone
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...
Clay
Pre-Colombian Casas Grande Olla Pot
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pre-Colombian Casas Grande Olla Pot, Arizona, c. 1150-1450 , Zoomorphic Polychrome Decoration. The Casas Olla Pot is made of clay and has a rounded, bulbous shape. It's surface is de...
Clay, Pottery
Indian Made Pueblo Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .
Leather, Wood
$12,950
H 15.375 in W 80.375 in D 39.375 in
1960's Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Solid Elm with Newly Upholstered Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's 'L03' daybed by Pierre Chapo with new upholstered light gray mattress. This piece is made from solid elm wood, features Chapo's signature handcrafted joints and includes two d...
Upholstery, Elm
Handmade Pottery Vase with Native American Design, Signed
Located in Austin, TX
By Emetero Ortiz R. H x D: 7 x 9 inches Singed on bottom Ceramic decorative from the tradition of Mata Ortiz pottery Handmade and polished by Casa Grandes Pueblo ceramicist Emeterio ...
Ceramic
Casas Grandes Pottery Olla
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Prehistoric Casas Grandes pottery olla. Hand coiled and painted polychrome design. Restored. Two strap holes. Four geomorphic faces. Rim crack through one hole. Ex. Barnard. 6"D x 7"...
Pottery
American Indian Michael Hawley Pottery Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous Michael Hawley, Chakoptewa pottery vessel made using traditional Hopi methods. Michael Hawley, of Scottsdale, Arizona, is the only living potter today creating true Siky...
Clay, Paint
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Cochiti drum with sides painted in black, white and turquoise. Made of a cottonwood log and hide. Period: Early 20th century Origin: Southwest, Cochiti Size: 11"D...
Wood
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Native South American Wounaan and Embera Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Native South American Wounaan and Embera Woven Reed Basket 20thC Measures- 5"H x 6"W x 6"D
Reed
Native American Cottonwood Pueblo Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo Indian drum. Natural toned top and bottom. Sides yellow, red, blue and white, arranged in a pleasing geometric pattern. Tops tightened with sinew with store tw...
Hide, Wood
Tonto Polychrome Jar
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tonto polychrome pottery jar. 5 1/2" x 4 1/2". Tonto Polychrome was defined by Gladwin and Gladwin (1930). This type exhibits treatments and styles similar to those noted for Gila Po...
Pottery
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.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
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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.