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Pacific Northwest Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins Circa 1930
Pacific Northwest Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins Circa 1930

Pacific Northwest Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins Circa 1930

By Native American Art

Located in Incline Village, NV

entire front top toe section is beautifully decorated with multicolored beads of pink, red, yellow green

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Beads

Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bag, Sioux
Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bag, Sioux

Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bag, Sioux

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

beads, quill work, trade cloth, tin cones and horse hair. Part of the Plains Indian culture group, the

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Constructed of native tanned hide, this 19th century Plains Indian knife sheath is expertly beaded

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

19th Century Native American Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Belt
19th Century Native American Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Belt

19th Century Native American Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Belt

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Yanktonai Sioux at Fort Peck fully beaded sinew sewn belt on brain tanned buffalo. Greasy yellows

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Beads

Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Work of Art Moccasins
Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Work of Art Moccasins

Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Work of Art Moccasins

By Native American Art

Located in Tustin, CA

Very collectible, beautifully handmade Northern Paiute or Piute Native American Indian beaded

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Beads

Antique Beaded Moccasins, Cree, Plains Indian, circa 1890, Star & Cactus Flowers
Antique Beaded Moccasins, Cree, Plains Indian, circa 1890, Star & Cactus Flowers

Antique Beaded Moccasins, Cree, Plains Indian, circa 1890, Star & Cactus Flowers

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage 19th century Native American Beaded Moccasins, Cree (Plains Indian), circa 1890. Native

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Handcrafted Beaded Boots
Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Handcrafted Beaded Boots

Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Handcrafted Beaded Boots

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of Indigenous American beaded boots are presumed to have been made in North America and

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather

Antique Native American Pictorial Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne, 19th Century
Antique Native American Pictorial Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne, 19th Century

Antique Native American Pictorial Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne, 19th Century

By The Cheyennes

Located in Denver, CO

Pictorial beaded moccasins constructed of native tanned hide with glass trade beads. Design

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Child's Moccasins, Arapaho, 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Child's Moccasins, Arapaho, 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Child's Moccasins, Arapaho, 19th Century

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A youth or child's pair of moccasins. Constructed of native tanned hide and intricately beaded with

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins, circa 1880
Antique Native American Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins, circa 1880

Antique Native American Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins, circa 1880

Located in Denver, CO

sinew-sewn and intricately beaded with welted soles and muslin cloth lining between the cuff and shoe.  

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Pipe Bag, Arapaho, 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Pipe Bag, Arapaho, 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Pipe Bag, Arapaho, 19th Century

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

. Design consists of stylized tepee motifs in green, blue, yellow, red and white trade beads. The

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie  plateau Nez perce
Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie  plateau Nez perce

Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie plateau Nez perce

Located in London, GB

Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie plateau Nez pierce A superb antique native American

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie  plateau Nez perce
Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie  plateau Nez perce

Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie plateau Nez perce

Located in London, GB

Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie plateau Nez pierce A superb antique native American

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Beaded Child's Moccasins, Cheyenne 'Plains Indian, ' 19th Century
Antique Beaded Child's Moccasins, Cheyenne 'Plains Indian, ' 19th Century

Antique Beaded Child's Moccasins, Cheyenne 'Plains Indian, ' 19th Century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

native tanned hide and partially beaded in red, yellow, green, white and blue trade beads. A stylized

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Native American Beaded Bandolier Bag, Tahltan (Northwest Coast), circa 1870
Native American Beaded Bandolier Bag, Tahltan (Northwest Coast), circa 1870

Native American Beaded Bandolier Bag, Tahltan (Northwest Coast), circa 1870

Located in Denver, CO

Classic period of American Indian art. Constructed with red trade cloth and native tanned hide and beaded

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Hide Outfit, Ute, circa 1900
Antique Native American Beaded Hide Outfit, Ute, circa 1900

Antique Native American Beaded Hide Outfit, Ute, circa 1900

Located in Denver, CO

native tanned hide and fringed. The jacket is beaded in traditional designs. At the time these were

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Native American Pictorial Beaded Hide Bag - Sioux (Plains), 19th century
Native American Pictorial Beaded Hide Bag - Sioux (Plains), 19th century

Native American Pictorial Beaded Hide Bag - Sioux (Plains), 19th century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

front is fully beaded with glass trade beads with two tepees (tipi) and stylized crosses along with the

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne 'Plains Indian', circa 1880s, Buffalo Tracks
Antique Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne 'Plains Indian', circa 1880s, Buffalo Tracks

Antique Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne 'Plains Indian', circa 1880s, Buffalo Tracks

By The Cheyennes

Located in Denver, CO

19th century Native American Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne (Plains Indian), circa 1880s. Native tanned

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Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects

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Pair of Beaded Bandolier Bags, Winnebago/Chippewa 'Ojibwa', 19th Century
Pair of Beaded Bandolier Bags, Winnebago/Chippewa 'Ojibwa', 19th Century

Pair of Beaded Bandolier Bags, Winnebago/Chippewa 'Ojibwa', 19th Century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

) circa 1870 by a skilled Winnebago/Hochunk (Native American Indian) artist. Intricately beaded with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Beads

Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne (Plains Indian), circa 1890
Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne (Plains Indian), circa 1890

Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne (Plains Indian), circa 1890

Located in Denver, CO

-Tanned hide and partially beaded with glass trade beads with stylized Tepee motifs. The beadwork

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Leggings, Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Leggings, Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Leggings, Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A pair of leggings constructed of native tanned hide decorated with trade beads. Design elements

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Childs Ceremonial Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne, circa 1900
Antique Native American Childs Ceremonial Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne, circa 1900

Antique Native American Childs Ceremonial Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne, circa 1900

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

from native tanned hide and elaborately decorated with multicolored glass trade beads. The soles are

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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19th Century, Central Plains, American Indian Beaded Moccasins, circa 1870
19th Century, Central Plains, American Indian Beaded Moccasins, circa 1870

19th Century, Central Plains, American Indian Beaded Moccasins, circa 1870

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare pair of North American Central Plains beaded hide moccasins. The uppers are fully

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Tribal Native American Objects

Materials

Beads, Hide

Yankton Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Yankton Sioux Beaded Moccasins

Yankton Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Yankton Sioux men's fully beaded moccasins. Sinew sewn, parfleche soles, fringe trailers on heels

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Other

Antique Beaded Hide Dress, Sioux 'Plains Indian', circa 1880, Native American
Antique Beaded Hide Dress, Sioux 'Plains Indian', circa 1880, Native American

Antique Beaded Hide Dress, Sioux 'Plains Indian', circa 1880, Native American

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Antique Sioux (Plains Indian) beaded hide dress, circa 1880. Native tanned deer hide with glass

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Strip, Lakota Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century
Antique Native American Beaded Strip, Lakota Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century

Antique Native American Beaded Strip, Lakota Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Originally created as two beaded strips which adorned a pair of leggings, these were later joined

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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag, Sioux 'Plains Indian', circa 1910
Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag, Sioux 'Plains Indian', circa 1910

Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag, Sioux 'Plains Indian', circa 1910

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A pipe bag (Tobacco Bag), constructed of native tanned hide and and beaded with stylized tepee

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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19th Century Native American Bandolier Beaded Bag, Great Lakes, circa 1890
19th Century Native American Bandolier Beaded Bag, Great Lakes, circa 1890

19th Century Native American Bandolier Beaded Bag, Great Lakes, circa 1890

By Native American Art

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a beautifully handcrafted native American bandolier beaded bag from the Great Lakes region

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fabric, Beads, Glass

Moccasins, Early 20th Century, Sioux, Plains Indian, Pictorial Bead Work, Tepees
Moccasins, Early 20th Century, Sioux, Plains Indian, Pictorial Bead Work, Tepees

Moccasins, Early 20th Century, Sioux, Plains Indian, Pictorial Bead Work, Tepees

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage Native American moccasins, Sioux (Plains Indian) ceremonial style, fully beaded including

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Sioux, circa 1900, Blue Buffalo Tracks
Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Sioux, circa 1900, Blue Buffalo Tracks

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Beads, Hide

Fully Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Willow Work of Art Basket
Fully Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Willow Work of Art Basket

Fully Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Willow Work of Art Basket

By Native American Art

Located in Tustin, CA

Very collectible, beautifully handmade Northern Paiute or Piute Native American Indian fully beaded

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Beads, Willow

Framed Mid-20th C. Lakota (Sioux)  Beaded Saddle Bag Panel, Museum Mounted
Framed Mid-20th C. Lakota (Sioux)  Beaded Saddle Bag Panel, Museum Mounted

Framed Mid-20th C. Lakota (Sioux) Beaded Saddle Bag Panel, Museum Mounted

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Framed Mid-20th C. Lakota (Sioux) Beaded Saddle Bag Panel, Museum Mounted, Attributed to the Lakota

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Leather, Plexiglass, Wood, Beads

Native American Antique Iroquois Beaded Moccasins
Native American Antique Iroquois Beaded Moccasins

Native American Antique Iroquois Beaded Moccasins

Located in London, GB

Native American Iroquois Beaded Moccasins Buckskin Velvet  decorated with of glass beads in

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Small Leather and Beaded Indigenous Styled Pouch or Draw String Bag
Vintage Small Leather and Beaded Indigenous Styled Pouch or Draw String Bag

Vintage Small Leather and Beaded Indigenous Styled Pouch or Draw String Bag

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This small hand-crafted beaded leather pouch or tobacco bag is unsigned, but presumed to have been

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Late 20th Century American Native American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Located in London, GB

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with floral design

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Willow

Nez Perce Hide and Beaded Competition Saddle
Nez Perce Hide and Beaded Competition Saddle

Nez Perce Hide and Beaded Competition Saddle

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Nez Perce beaded saddle used for competition. 26" long, 15" high. Photo showing at

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Native American Pipe Tobacco Bag with Floral Bead Work
Native American Pipe Tobacco Bag with Floral Bead Work

Native American Pipe Tobacco Bag with Floral Bead Work

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Native American Pipe Tobacco Bag With Floral Bead Work, Probably Ojibwa, Circa 1890-1920, Deer skin

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide

Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather with Linen Backing
Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather with Linen Backing

Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather with Linen Backing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This extremely unique piece is a Navajo hand glass beaded 48-star flag affixed to brown leather and

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Glass, Linen, Leather

Fine Native American Pair Fully Hand Beaded Moccasins, 19th Century
Fine Native American Pair Fully Hand Beaded Moccasins, 19th Century

Fine Native American Pair Fully Hand Beaded Moccasins, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

bead work in red, blue, green, and white colors. Patina from appropriate age. Dimensions: 9.75

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Granite

Antique Sioux Gun Holster, Plains Indian Native American Beadwork, Circa 1890
Antique Sioux Gun Holster, Plains Indian Native American Beadwork, Circa 1890

Antique Sioux Gun Holster, Plains Indian Native American Beadwork, Circa 1890

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This beaded Sioux gun holster, dating from circa 1890, is a stunning example of 19th-century Native

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Pacific Northwest Native American Indian Child's High Top Moccasins, Circa 1930
Pacific Northwest Native American Indian Child's High Top Moccasins, Circa 1930

Pacific Northwest Native American Indian Child's High Top Moccasins, Circa 1930

By Native American Art

Located in Incline Village, NV

and dyed two toned deerskin. The front top toe section is nicely decorated with multicolored beads of

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Beads

Life-Sized Native American Wooden Sculpture
Life-Sized Native American Wooden Sculpture

Life-Sized Native American Wooden Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic wooden carving/sculpture of a Native American Indian. He is dressed in denim with beaded

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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Beads

Native American Ankle Cuffs, Crow, 19th Century
Native American Ankle Cuffs, Crow, 19th Century

Native American Ankle Cuffs, Crow, 19th Century

By Crow

Located in Denver, CO

A pair of crow (Plains Indian) beaded ankle cuffs constructed of native tanned hide with glass

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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19th Century Plains Pouch with Pictographs in Beadwork
19th Century Plains Pouch with Pictographs in Beadwork

19th Century Plains Pouch with Pictographs in Beadwork

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

hide and partially beaded with trade bead. Side 1: three buffalo pictographs; side 2: cross motif; with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Vintage Native American Ceremonial Dance Regalia Turtle Rattle Shaker 14
Vintage Native American Ceremonial Dance Regalia Turtle Rattle Shaker 14

Vintage Native American Ceremonial Dance Regalia Turtle Rattle Shaker 14

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Native American ceremonial rattle / shaker fashioned out of the shell of a box turtle on a wooden dowel, accented with a silver tone and red rhinestone turtle and abalone she...

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Late 20th Century Native American Native American Objects

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Shell, Hardwood, Beads

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

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

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A knife sheath with knife. A Nomadic tribe, the Sioux are associated with areas of the great plains of the United States including present-day North and South Dakota, Minnesota, N...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Western Rockabilly Style Leather Throw Pillow with Fringe and Tassels
Western Rockabilly Style Leather Throw Pillow with Fringe and Tassels

Western Rockabilly Style Leather Throw Pillow with Fringe and Tassels

Located in Dallas, TX

, and beads. The golden yellow center is flanked with leather sides and fringe. Well-suited for a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather, Beads, Wool, Down

Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull Leather Throw Pillow with Anglo-Indian Style
Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull Leather Throw Pillow with Anglo-Indian Style

Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull Leather Throw Pillow with Anglo-Indian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

, Ostrich Leather, Wool, Feathers, Beads, Metal, Velour, and Down. Abrash. Made in the United States

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pillows and Throws

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Leather, Ostrich Leather, Wool, Down, Beads, Feathers

Plateau Indian Illustrative Beadwork Heart Shaped Wall Pocket
Plateau Indian Illustrative Beadwork Heart Shaped Wall Pocket

Plateau Indian Illustrative Beadwork Heart Shaped Wall Pocket

By Plateau Indians

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Plateau Indian figurative bead work design of Deer, Eagle and Bear is set in a North Western

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects

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Cotton, Felt

Large Vintage Native American South West style Coral turquoise Necklace
Large Vintage Native American South West style Coral turquoise Necklace

Large Vintage Native American South West style Coral turquoise Necklace

Located in London, GB

high quality natural red coral beads with turquoise and natural elongated pearls Vintage Circa 1960`s

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Objects

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Coral

Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate
Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate

Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sioux man's dentalia shell choker and boys breastplate with brass and glass beads in shadowbox

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Shell

Kim Yubeta Vintage Native American Navajo Style Turquoise Sterling  necklace
Kim Yubeta Vintage Native American Navajo Style Turquoise Sterling  necklace

Kim Yubeta Vintage Native American Navajo Style Turquoise Sterling necklace

Located in London, GB

ornate profusely decorated necklace featuring multiple crosses and beads in sterling silver, millefiori

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath
Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath

Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Yankton Sioux quilled knife sheath with original dag knife having wing bone handle. Blue beaded

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

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Other

Native Painted Buffalo Hide
Native Painted Buffalo Hide

Native Painted Buffalo Hide

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native brain tanned painted, quilled and beaded buffalo calf hide with four quilled rosettes each

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Inuit Bow Drill Made of Caribou Bone
Inuit Bow Drill Made of Caribou Bone

Inuit Bow Drill Made of Caribou Bone

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

objects and implements. Combs and beads can be produced using this method as well as weaponry for hunting

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20th Century Tribal Art

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Bone

Cheyenne Woman with Baby, Horse, and Dog, Native American Ledger Art Drawing
Cheyenne Woman with Baby, Horse, and Dog, Native American Ledger Art Drawing

Cheyenne Woman with Baby, Horse, and Dog, Native American Ledger Art Drawing

By James Black

Located in Denver, CO

traditional dress including leggings and beaded moccasins, the female figure is walking with a dog and a horse

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2010s Native American Native American Objects

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Paper

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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.