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Antique Potawatomi Beaded Moccasins c.1880 – Northeast Woodlands Native Footwear
Antique Potawatomi Beaded Moccasins c.1880 – Northeast Woodlands Native Footwear

Antique Potawatomi Beaded Moccasins c.1880 – Northeast Woodlands Native Footwear

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

glass beads in white, purple, red, green, and yellow. The meticulous beading forms elegant patterns that

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Beads

Antique 1880s Arapaho Beaded Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide Footwear
Antique 1880s Arapaho Beaded Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide Footwear

Antique 1880s Arapaho Beaded Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide Footwear

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional pair of antique Arapaho moccasins, dating to circa 1880, represents a rare and highly collectible example of 19th-century Plains Native American artistry. Handcrafte...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Glass, Beads

Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide
Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration
Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration

Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

orange-red, blue, and yellow hues. The soles are hand-beaded with early glass trade beads in blue, white

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Glass, Beads

Plains Beaded Knife Sheath 1930s
Plains Beaded Knife Sheath 1930s

Plains Beaded Knife Sheath 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beaded Knife Sheath Plains 1930s Cut glass trade beads, hide, sinew, tin cones, twisted

Category

Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

American Indian Cheyenne Style Beaded Tobacco Bag
American Indian Cheyenne Style Beaded Tobacco Bag

American Indian Cheyenne Style Beaded Tobacco Bag

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional American Indian Cheyenne style beaded tobacco bag, early 20th century. The bag

Category

Vintage 1910s American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Glass

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Chippewa bandolier bag with a pocket. Unique outer edging around center bag with bugle beads, and

Category

Antique 1890s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier
Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier

Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

be your trusted source. Native American, Choctaw Indian, Beaded, Beadwork, Bandolier, Swirl           

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard
Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard

Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard

By Nez Perce Indians

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th Century Nez Perce cradleboard. Contour beaded with floral design and faceted beads. Original

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

19th Century Native American Crow Beaded Saddle
19th Century Native American Crow Beaded Saddle

19th Century Native American Crow Beaded Saddle

By Crow

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Genuine crow saddle with brain tanned deer hide. Original beaded horns and drops. Original wood and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag
Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag

Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

that was used for holding sewing materials, sinew, awls and beads. Sinew sewn on brain tanned buffalo

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Mid-19th Century Metis Cree Beaded Bandolier
Mid-19th Century Metis Cree Beaded Bandolier

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Sioux Beaded Patriotic Doctor's Bag, Early 20th Century
Sioux Beaded Patriotic Doctor's Bag, Early 20th Century

Sioux Beaded Patriotic Doctor's Bag, Early 20th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Patriotic Native American Sioux beaded doctor's bag. 62 American flags and crests. Large doctors

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather

Native American Style Coral and Glass Beads Turquoise Necklace
Native American Style Coral and Glass Beads Turquoise Necklace

Native American Style Coral and Glass Beads Turquoise Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

Native American style double-strand necklace with coral and turquoise beads. Top of necklace is

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Coral, Alabaster

19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case
19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case

19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sioux bow and quiver with beaded bands on top and bottom on both bow and quiver case. Bow 46" of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company", circa 1903
Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company", circa 1903

Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company", circa 1903

Located in Incline Village, NV

A particularly fine quality rare and difficult to find Native American silver plated beaded coin

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Arapaho Tobacco Pipe Bag, Circa 1870 – Late Classic Period Native American Art
Arapaho Tobacco Pipe Bag, Circa 1870 – Late Classic Period Native American Art

Arapaho Tobacco Pipe Bag, Circa 1870 – Late Classic Period Native American Art

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

hide, the bag is expertly adorned with vibrant, colorful trade beads that reflect the intricate

Category

Antique 1870s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Nez Perce Loop Necklace and Gauntlet Panel
Nez Perce Loop Necklace and Gauntlet Panel

Nez Perce Loop Necklace and Gauntlet Panel

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Pair of 19th Century man's loop necklace and finely beaded gauntlet panel. Necklace has white and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Shell, Beads

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud
1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud. Beaded by the Crow. Written on the piece, "This was

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool, Beads

Northern Plains Moccasins
Northern Plains Moccasins

Northern Plains Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Northern Plains Indian beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof design. Sinew sewn on

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Beads

Santee Sioux Gauntlets
Santee Sioux Gauntlets

Santee Sioux Gauntlets

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Santee Sioux beaded gauntlets. Striking colorful gauntlets with fringed sides and

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Geronimo's Apache Moccasins
Geronimo's Apache Moccasins

Geronimo's Apache Moccasins

By Apache Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, red, blue and black on toes with side fringe. Upper edges beaded in white and turquoise. 10" yellow

Category

20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Menominee Bandolier
Menominee Bandolier

Menominee Bandolier

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

throughout. The beaded bags were made by women but typically worn by men for dance occasions. Although

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fabric, Beads

19th Century Cheyenne Leggings
19th Century Cheyenne Leggings

19th Century Cheyenne Leggings

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

and green with red ochre on reverse. Older bead shirt strips sinew sewn and moved over onto leggings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Sioux Warrior's Deer Skin Shirt and Leggings
Sioux Warrior's Deer Skin Shirt and Leggings

Sioux Warrior's Deer Skin Shirt and Leggings

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century Native American Sioux warrior's deer skin shirt and leggings. Shirt and leggings are brain tanned, shirt with long fringe and ermine fur-on hide drops. Striking geometri...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Blackfoot Native American Dress
Blackfoot Native American Dress

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Beads

19th Century Pair of Iroquois Moccasins
19th Century Pair of Iroquois Moccasins

19th Century Pair of Iroquois Moccasins

Located in Nantucket, MA

glass bead floral design and white seed bead borders; mounted in a custom fabric-lined shadowbox with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Suede, Cotton, Beads

Nez Perce Saddle Throw
Nez Perce Saddle Throw

Nez Perce Saddle Throw

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

. Heavy bull hide. Similar, but not matching, 12" beaded panels on each side. Second time around. 24" war

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Beads

Authentic 19th Century Lakota Sioux Child's Bonnet
Authentic 19th Century Lakota Sioux Child's Bonnet

Authentic 19th Century Lakota Sioux Child's Bonnet

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Authentic and genuine 19th Century Lakota Sioux fully beaded child's bonnet. Sinew sewn with cotton

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cotton, Beads

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northern Plains hair drop. Beaded blue with red accents. Quilled drops having tin cones and yellow

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northern Plains hair drop with red beading with accents on hide, long quilled drops ending in tin cones with red feather fluffs, long black horsehair drop now doubled up on beading. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress
19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

feather fluffs with quill drops. Floral beaded head band on velvet. Long red (now turned orange-ish) and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver coral Necklace
Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver coral Necklace

Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver coral Necklace

Located in London, GB

vintage necklace featuring vibrant coral beads complemented by chased silver beads with spiral designs and

Category

20th Century Ecuadorean Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

1890's Sioux Wood and Fabric Cradleboard
1890's Sioux Wood and Fabric Cradleboard

1890's Sioux Wood and Fabric Cradleboard

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

1890's Sioux beaded cradleboard. The beaded top classic design, having thunderbirds with both sides

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Located in London, GB

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with US flag design

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Willow

1900 Kiowa Hair Drop
1900 Kiowa Hair Drop

1900 Kiowa Hair Drop

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

column. Buffalo hide parfleche top with red stroud edging, brass tracks and beading. Bottom 2" beaded

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

19th Century Native American Ball Headed Club
19th Century Native American Ball Headed Club

19th Century Native American Ball Headed Club

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

heart beads. A beautiful piece for any handmade indigenous weaponry collection. Size: 18"L Family Owned

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Blackfeet Split Horn Bonnet
Blackfeet Split Horn Bonnet

Blackfeet Split Horn Bonnet

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Blackfeet split horn bonnet. Sinew-sewn stroud hide cap with lazy-stitch beaded headband on brain

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fur

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stung with Heishi Shell Beads and with fetishes carved in Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Amber, Mother-Of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Necklace Authentic Native Mexican Artisan Jewelry
Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Necklace Authentic Native Mexican Artisan Jewelry

Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Necklace Authentic Native Mexican Artisan Jewelry

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

the northern mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico -each bead is meticulously shaped by hand and fired in a

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Native American Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Antique Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Antique Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Antique Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Portland, OR

blossom necklace features a double strand of Navajo sterling silver beads, strung on cotton thread and has

Category

Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Split Horn Headdress
Split Horn Headdress

Split Horn Headdress

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

horns, brass trade beads and brass buttons on red stroud brain tanned buffalo cap. Stunning example from

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fur

Feathered Pomo Basket
Feathered Pomo Basket

Feathered Pomo Basket

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Pomo bowl with geometric flower design on bottom and sides. Shell beads and quill fobs. Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Shell, Willow, Feathers

Native American Salish Plateau Moccasins Buckskin Appliqué Antique 1880
Native American Salish Plateau Moccasins Buckskin Appliqué Antique 1880

Native American Salish Plateau Moccasins Buckskin Appliqué Antique 1880

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

natural world. Unlike the more commonly encountered Plains beaded moccasins, Plateau examples such as

Category

Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Thread

Navajo Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

apparent makers mark. Features bench beads, with hook closure, 11 turquoise set squashes, measuring

Category

Mid-20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

bead embellished pieces including headdresses, leggings, moccasins, breastplate, smoking pipes, bags

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection
Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection

Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Doll Cradleboard collection (Right to Left) 1. Ute cradleboard, 13”. Beaded edge with cross accents

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Other

Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall
Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall

Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, beads, shells and other mixed media. Hospoa road katsina, Tocha hummingbird katsina, red tail hawk

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Sioux Child's Moccasins
Sioux Child's Moccasins

Sioux Child's Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

crosses with red faceted beads and commercial tanned elk hide. Period: circa 1940. Origin: Sioux, Plains

Category

Vintage 1940s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt
19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

beads as very little quill work after reservation period. Front is plain. Silk ribbons, dyed horsehair

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Hide

19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club
19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club

19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

opalescent trade bead attached with hide thong through hole, traces of red paint on wood. Ex. First Peoples

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Southern Plains Pony Bow
Southern Plains Pony Bow

Southern Plains Pony Bow

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Southern Plains decorated pony bow. Buffalo hide, beads and red ochre. Original string of twisted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Other

19th Century Arapaho Large Panel Tobacco Bag
19th Century Arapaho Large Panel Tobacco Bag

19th Century Arapaho Large Panel Tobacco Bag

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

century Origin: Arapaho Size: Bag 22", bead panel 11"x9", quilling 6", fringe 4", overall 32". Family

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Hide

Northern Plains Pictorial Scabbard
Northern Plains Pictorial Scabbard

Northern Plains Pictorial Scabbard

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Hide, fringe, beaded, scabbard, gun case

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Quilled Sioux Native Authentic Child's Dress
Quilled Sioux Native Authentic Child's Dress

Quilled Sioux Native Authentic Child's Dress

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

American, Clothing, Dress, Child's, beaded, fringe

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Antique 1860s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Circa 1900 Salish Totem
Circa 1900 Salish Totem

Circa 1900 Salish Totem

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

of the base. A rather unusual feature of this pole is the inlaid glass beads in the eyes of the

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

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Native American Beadwork For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of native American beadwork available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, hide and trimming, every item from our selection of native American beadwork was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of native American beadwork bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of native American beadwork over the years, but those crafted by Sioux Indian Art, Native American Art and Plateau Indians are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Native American Beadwork?

A piece of native American beadwork can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Native American Objects for You

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.

Questions About Native American Beadwork
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on which region the beads were made since they were created out of available materials found in the land around them. In the Eastern Woodlands, white and purple marine shell beads were called “wampum”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The two types of Native American beadwork are called the “lazy stitch” or “lane stitch” and the “tack stitch” or “flat stitch”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Native American beadwork, first consider the materials. Indigenous American artisans often produce beads out of glass and natural materials, such as shells, bone and wood, and use metal and plastic in their pieces less frequently. Older pieces will usually be held together by sinew, while newer examples will typically feature thread. Regardless of age, Native American beadwork will typically be expertly crafted, so pieces usually have tight, even stitching with no visible gaps. Familiarizing yourself with stitching techniques used by various tribes can also be helpful. You can find images of authentic beadwork on trusted online resources to refer to as you complete the identification process. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of textiles and garments that feature Native American beadwork.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Native American artifact is any object that provides insight into the lives and history of native people in America. These items range from carved stone pipes, weapons for hunting, tools for cooking, pottery, jewelry and more. Find a collection of artifacts on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the Native American language of Powhatan spoken by the Algonquian indigenous people, moccasin refers to a hand-sewn suede bootie. Today, people may call any shoes that feature stitched round toes by the name. Shop a variety of moccasins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a wide array of different dolls made by the various tribes of Native American peoples. Some of the most well-known are the kachinas made by the Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo peoples. Shop an array of Native American dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Native Americans used to produce baskets varied from tribe to tribe. Generally, craftsmen used whatever materials were readily available. In the Northeast, sweet grass was a common material, while pine needles and wicker are frequently found in baskets produced by tribes in the Southeast. Find a range of vintage and antique baskets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Native American drums are called varies by type. Ones designed to rest in the player's lap are hand drums, while instruments that hold water used primarily by the Iroquois and Yaqui are water drums. Large freestanding drums that produce loud percussive sounds are powwow drums. The Aztec and Hopi used foot drums. You'll find a range of Native American drums on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Native American slippers are called moccasins. Moccasins are characterized by their U-shaped puckered toe design and are crafted with various leathers such as sheepskin or buffalo. They may or may not be decorated with beading. Shop a collection of authentic moccasins from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The most well-known Native American blankets come from Navajo weaving, which are prized by collectors worldwide. Originally utilitarian, the Navajo people began creating blankets specifically for export and tourism in the 19th century. Shop a collection of Navajo blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a Native American headdress represents depends on what tribe produced it. In general, headdresses may symbolize a person's status within the tribe or serve as a sign of bravery during battle. You'll find a selection of Native American headdresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Native American baskets, you can research the patterns using authoritative online resources to try and determine which tribe produced it. However, many replicas exist and there are many tribes that produced baskets. As a result, it is a good idea to consult a licensed appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Native American baskets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What rattles symbolize in Native American culture varies from tribe to tribe. Some indigenous people believe they serve as connections between the natural and spiritual worlds. Others believe they represent the ties between animals, plants and minerals. In addition, rattles sometimes symbolize independence. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Native American rattles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some Native American jewelry is worth something. As with other types of jewelry, many pieces are made of fine materials, such as sterling silver, turquoise, jasper and lapis lazuli. Jewelry produced by Native American artists may also have value based on its age, style, type and other factors. Find a large selection of Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of Native American tribes are known for pottery, including the Cheyenne, Cherokees, Hopi, Iroquois, Navajo Pueblo and Shoshone. Artisans from each indigenous group have their own style. For example, Hopi pottery is often a red-brown color and decorated with black designs, while Navajo pottery is deeper brown and usually has a high-gloss finish. Find a selection of Native American pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if Native American jewelry is real, have it evaluated by a licensed and experienced appraiser. Because every tribe has its own designs and identifying characteristics, it is usually not possible to determine authenticity using only online resources. Find a collection of expertly vetted Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.