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Vintage Native American Beaded Flat Bag, Plateau, Early 20th Century
Vintage Native American Beaded Flat Bag, Plateau, Early 20th Century

Vintage Native American Beaded Flat Bag, Plateau, Early 20th Century

By Plateau Indians

Located in Denver, CO

A Plateau Flat Bag constructed of hide and fully beaded on one side with glass trade beads. A

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Child's Vest, Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Child's Vest, Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Child's Vest, Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

19th century antique Sioux (Native American/Plains Indian) child's beaded vest constructed of

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Pouch, Athapaskan ‘Northwest Coast’, 1820s-1850s
Antique Native American Beaded Pouch, Athapaskan ‘Northwest Coast’, 1820s-1850s

Antique Native American Beaded Pouch, Athapaskan ‘Northwest Coast’, 1820s-1850s

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

of American Indian art (predating the reservation era). The beads on the suspensions are Padre beads

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

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Antique Native American Beaded Strike-A-light Bag, Arapaho, 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Strike-A-light Bag, Arapaho, 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Strike-A-light Bag, Arapaho, 19th Century

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Northern Arapaho Strike-A-Lite bag. Constructed of commercial harness leather with trade beads and

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag, Apache, 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag, Apache, 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag, Apache, 19th Century

By Apache Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A Strike-A-Light pouch constructed of Native tanned hide with glass trade beads in red, white

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Apache ‘Native American’ Beaded Strike-A-Light Bag, circa 1890
Antique Apache ‘Native American’ Beaded Strike-A-Light Bag, circa 1890

Antique Apache ‘Native American’ Beaded Strike-A-Light Bag, circa 1890

By Apache Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

tanned Mule Deer hide and beaded with trade beads, fringed with pony beads and tin-cone danglers, a

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded "Strike-A-Light" Bag, Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded "Strike-A-Light" Bag, Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded "Strike-A-Light" Bag, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

trade beads in geometric designs with a stylized tepee. The bottom is adorned with tin cone "tinklers

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Awl Case, Sioux 'Plains Indian, ' 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Awl Case, Sioux 'Plains Indian, ' 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Awl Case, Sioux 'Plains Indian, ' 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

native tanned hide, sinew-sewn with trade beads in white, dark blue, Pony-Trader blue and white-heart red

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag, Crow ‘Plains Indian’, 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag, Crow ‘Plains Indian’, 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag, Crow ‘Plains Indian’, 19th Century

By Crow

Located in Denver, CO

hide with extensive fringe. A different design created from glass trade beads adorns either side. The

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag 'Pipe Bag', Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag 'Pipe Bag', Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag 'Pipe Bag', Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

constructed of native tanned hide, sinew-sewn and beaded in traditional Sioux colors and design and rubbed

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

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Antique Mohawk First Nation Iroquois Beaded Pin Cushion, Montreal, Early 20th C.
Antique Mohawk First Nation Iroquois Beaded Pin Cushion, Montreal, Early 20th C.

Antique Mohawk First Nation Iroquois Beaded Pin Cushion, Montreal, Early 20th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

. Beadwork was always used by tribes in this area, but when European settlers introduced glass beads, they

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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects

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Cotton, Velvet, Thread, Blown Glass, Beads

Antique Sioux 'Plains' Beaded Vest with Stand, 19th Century Native American Art
Antique Sioux 'Plains' Beaded Vest with Stand, 19th Century Native American Art

Antique Sioux 'Plains' Beaded Vest with Stand, 19th Century Native American Art

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage 19th century Sioux (Plains Indian) Native American antique pictorial beaded hide vest

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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19th Century Child's Beaded Vest - Blackfeet
19th Century Child's Beaded Vest - Blackfeet

19th Century Child's Beaded Vest - Blackfeet

Located in Denver, CO

A Child/Youth's size vest. Expertly constructed of native tanned hide and intricately beaded with

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Fully Beaded Pictorial Native American Vest, Sioux
Fully Beaded Pictorial Native American Vest, Sioux

Fully Beaded Pictorial Native American Vest, Sioux

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

native tanned buffalo hide sinew-sewn and beaded. Pictorial elements include stylized American flags and

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Authentic Native Nez Perce Tribe Beaded Gauntlets
Authentic Native Nez Perce Tribe Beaded Gauntlets

Authentic Native Nez Perce Tribe Beaded Gauntlets

By Nez Perce Indians

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Beautiful large partially beaded floral gauntlets on smoked tanned hide from the Rocky Boy Cree

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Native American Tlingit Beaded Pouch or Wall Pocket
Native American Tlingit Beaded Pouch or Wall Pocket

Native American Tlingit Beaded Pouch or Wall Pocket

Located in London, GB

Native American Rare Tlingit Beaded pouch or wall pocket Northwest Coast America Cloth and

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

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Wool, Cotton

Pair Of 19thc  Indian Bead work & Buckskin Gloves
Pair Of 19thc  Indian Bead work & Buckskin Gloves

Pair Of 19thc Indian Bead work & Buckskin Gloves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL AND VERY WELL MADE INDIAN BEAD WORK BUCKSKIN GLOVES. THE EDGE AND THE MIDDLE OF THE GLOVE

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

RARE 19THC BEADED INDIAN PILLOW IN CALF SKIN LEATHER
RARE 19THC BEADED INDIAN PILLOW IN CALF SKIN LEATHER

RARE 19THC BEADED INDIAN PILLOW IN CALF SKIN LEATHER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THE 19THC INDIAN BEADED CALF SKIN LEATHER PILLOW HAS THE ORIGINAL BEAD WORK AND ALL ORIGINAL

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Fully Beaded Pictorial Native American Vest - Sioux, 19th Century
Fully Beaded Pictorial Native American Vest - Sioux, 19th Century

Fully Beaded Pictorial Native American Vest - Sioux, 19th Century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

An impressive antique Plains American Indian vest fully beaded on both sides with a number of

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Hide, Ribbon

Antique Native American Indian Plains beaded Skull cracker war  club
Antique Native American Indian Plains beaded Skull cracker war  club

Antique Native American Indian Plains beaded Skull cracker war club

Located in London, GB

Antique Native American Indian Plains beaded Skull cracker club fine old stone headed skull

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

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Stone

Nice Native American Indian Deerskin Beaded Moccasins Ca 1940's
Nice Native American Indian Deerskin Beaded Moccasins Ca 1940's

Nice Native American Indian Deerskin Beaded Moccasins Ca 1940's

By Native American Art

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very nice pair of Native American Indian beaded Moccasins made from deerskin. They have held

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Vintage 1940s American Native American Objects

Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather w/ Linen Backing
Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather w/ Linen Backing

Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather w/ Linen Backing

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing 48 star hand beaded & sewn Navajo Indian work sewn on buck skin . This rare American Indian

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Pair of Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bags 'Tepee Bags', Sioux
Pair of Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bags 'Tepee Bags', Sioux

Pair of Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bags 'Tepee Bags', Sioux

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A pair of Sioux (Plains Indian) beaded possible bags (also referred to as tipi bags). Constructed

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Pair Of Indian Beaded  Seal skin Moccasin's With Fox Fur Trim
Pair Of Indian Beaded  Seal skin Moccasin's With Fox Fur Trim

Pair Of Indian Beaded Seal skin Moccasin's With Fox Fur Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF 19THC BEADED INDIAN MOCCASIN'S WITH FOX FUR TRIM AND SEAL SKIN BODY.GREAT CONDITION WITH

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Beaded Native American Bandolier Bag, Great Lakes or Woodlands, circa 1880
Beaded Native American Bandolier Bag, Great Lakes or Woodlands, circa 1880

Beaded Native American Bandolier Bag, Great Lakes or Woodlands, circa 1880

Located in York County, PA

lower edge, in green, brown and white, that features opalescent, tubular glass beads. The strap is

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Antique 1880s American Native American Objects

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Cotton

RARE & EARLY PAIR OF 19TH APACHE INDIAN DOLLS IN GREAT CONDITION
RARE & EARLY PAIR OF 19TH APACHE INDIAN DOLLS IN GREAT CONDITION

RARE & EARLY PAIR OF 19TH APACHE INDIAN DOLLS IN GREAT CONDITION

Located in Los Angeles, CA

HANDMADE CLOTHING AND BEADWORK.HER SHIRT IS VELVET W/HANDMADE TIN BUTTONS AND MUSLIN BEADED BOOTS.HE HAS

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

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Cotton, Wool, Beads

Native American "Good Luck" Horseshoe Beadwork
Native American "Good Luck" Horseshoe Beadwork

Native American "Good Luck" Horseshoe Beadwork

Located in York County, PA

Iroquois Indian beaded whimsy, made in upstate New York, in the Niagara Falls region. Dated 1909, pieces

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Objects

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Beads

Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This sheath is constructed of native tanned hide with red, yellow, light and dark blue trade beads

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Tobacco Bag, Arapaho, circa 1875-1880
Antique Native American Tobacco Bag, Arapaho, circa 1875-1880

Antique Native American Tobacco Bag, Arapaho, circa 1875-1880

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

glass trade beads, horse hair and tin-cone tinklers. Provenance: Peter Gruber (Mandalay

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Native American Bridle/Head Stall, Sioux, 20th Century
Native American Bridle/Head Stall, Sioux, 20th Century

Native American Bridle/Head Stall, Sioux, 20th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A horse bridle/headstall. Beaded with glass trade beads in typical Sioux geometric design. A

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Doll, Southern Cheyenne (Plains), 19th Century
Antique Native American Doll, Southern Cheyenne (Plains), 19th Century

Antique Native American Doll, Southern Cheyenne (Plains), 19th Century

Located in Denver, CO

-tanned hide, trade beads, trade shells, pigment and horse hair. Custom display stand is included

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Moccasins and Leggings, Sioux 'Plains', circa 1910, Native American Beadwork
Moccasins and Leggings, Sioux 'Plains', circa 1910, Native American Beadwork

Moccasins and Leggings, Sioux 'Plains', circa 1910, Native American Beadwork

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

. Constructed of native tanned hide with trade beads. Each moccasin has blue buffalo tracks on the vamp and

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Native American Strike-a-light, 20th Century, Plains

Native American Strike-a-light, 20th Century, Plains

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Sioux strike-a-light from the early 20th century.

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Native American Pair of Dolls - Sioux, 19th Century
Native American Pair of Dolls - Sioux, 19th Century

Native American Pair of Dolls - Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

adorned with decorative glass trade beads and horse hair. A nomadic tribe, the Sioux are associated with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Northern Plains American Indian Mirror Bag, Crow, 19th Century
Antique Northern Plains American Indian Mirror Bag, Crow, 19th Century

Antique Northern Plains American Indian Mirror Bag, Crow, 19th Century

By Crow

Located in Denver, CO

Exquisitely beaded mirror bag with a bold geometric or abstract motif. Constructed of native tanned

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

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Hide, Mixed Media

Native American Indian Doll with Traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee Wedding Dress
Native American Indian Doll with Traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee Wedding Dress

Native American Indian Doll with Traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee Wedding Dress

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Native American Indian doll with traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee wedding dress with bead-work

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Vintage 1920s North American Native American Native American Objects

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Leather, Clay

Kiowa Peyote Fan, 1920
Kiowa Peyote Fan, 1920

Kiowa Peyote Fan, 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Feathered Peyote Fan, 1920 Kiowa Glass trade beads, pheasant feathers, deerskin, dyed

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Other

Vintage Native American Style Turquoise Heisi  Necklace
Vintage Native American Style Turquoise Heisi  Necklace

Vintage Native American Style Turquoise Heisi Necklace

Located in London, GB

graduated turquoise sliced stones with silver and coral beads.

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Objects

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Silver

Fantastic Navajo/Yea Indian Weaving Pillow
Fantastic Navajo/Yea Indian Weaving Pillow

Fantastic Navajo/Yea Indian Weaving Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

border.The Indians are all wearing turquoise beaded necklaces and the border is geometric.This is quite rare

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects

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Wool

Vintage Native American Leather Hide Shoulder Bag Satchel Crossbody Purse
Vintage Native American Leather Hide Shoulder Bag Satchel Crossbody Purse

Vintage Native American Leather Hide Shoulder Bag Satchel Crossbody Purse

Located in Dayton, OH

buttons and half dollar, and beaded strip and leather tassel on the strap. Knit interior lining with one

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Late 20th Century Native American Native American Objects

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Leather

Important Classic Period Moccasins, Seneca
Important Classic Period Moccasins, Seneca

Important Classic Period Moccasins, Seneca

Located in Denver, CO

decorated further with white beads. The soles measure nine inches in length from toe to heel. Provenance

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Cheyenne Harris Navajo Silver and Gold Necklace, 20th Century
Cheyenne Harris Navajo Silver and Gold Necklace, 20th Century

Cheyenne Harris Navajo Silver and Gold Necklace, 20th Century

Located in Hamburg, PA

necklace is 32" long and is stamped inside the largest bead. The necklace can be professionally polished if

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20th Century American Modern Native American Objects

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Native American Child's Moccasins with Flag Imagery
Native American Child's Moccasins with Flag Imagery

Native American Child's Moccasins with Flag Imagery

Located in York County, PA

most American Indian artifacts, the star and stripe counts are merely decorative. Fully beaded

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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Arts and Crafts Period Pot Made From Ancient Anasazi Shards, circa 1910
Arts and Crafts Period Pot Made From Ancient Anasazi Shards, circa 1910

Arts and Crafts Period Pot Made From Ancient Anasazi Shards, circa 1910

Located in Nantucket, MA

the foot there is also a very old application of a rubber cement bead for reinforcement. The pot was

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Native American Objects

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Earthenware

Outstanding, Native American, Quilled, Tin Cone & Feathered Breastplate
Outstanding, Native American, Quilled, Tin Cone & Feathered Breastplate

Outstanding, Native American, Quilled, Tin Cone & Feathered Breastplate

Located in York County, PA

beaded strap, probably Lakota Sioux, circa 1870-1880 : American Indian breastplate, with staves made

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Objects

"Chief Wolf Robe Cheyenne" by Frank A. Rinehart Early Copy Photograph circa 1898
"Chief Wolf Robe Cheyenne" by Frank A. Rinehart Early Copy Photograph circa 1898

"Chief Wolf Robe Cheyenne" by Frank A. Rinehart Early Copy Photograph circa 1898

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

string and decorated with colorful beads. The collage features this original Presidential Peace Medal as

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Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Early Sioux Indian Beaded Hide Turtle Fetish
Early Sioux Indian Beaded Hide Turtle Fetish

Early Sioux Indian Beaded Hide Turtle Fetish

Located in Peekskill, NY

Exceptional old Sioux beaded turtle fetish. Umbilical cords were traditionally placed inside these

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Native American Objects

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Beads, Leather

Authentic Plateau Beaded Flat Bag
Authentic Plateau Beaded Flat Bag

Authentic Plateau Beaded Flat Bag

By Plateau Indians

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Fully beaded Plateau flat bag with floral design having T at center. Faceted beads, floral on white

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Beads

Authentic Plateau Floral Beaded Flat Bag
Authentic Plateau Floral Beaded Flat Bag

Authentic Plateau Floral Beaded Flat Bag

By Plateau Indians

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Fully beaded plateau flat bag with geometric designs over white background. Leather backing and

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Antique 1890s American Native American Native American Objects

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Beads

Antique Native American Beaded Bag Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Bag Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Bag Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A charming pictorial bag created from leather with glass trade beads and fringed with native-tanned

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Beads, Hide

Authentic Hand Beaded Nez Perce Flat Bag With Peacock
Authentic Hand Beaded Nez Perce Flat Bag With Peacock

Authentic Hand Beaded Nez Perce Flat Bag With Peacock

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Nez Perce beaded flat bag. Piece is beaded on both sides with faceted beads, one featuring three

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

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Leather, Beads

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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
    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
    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 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.
  • 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.