What is a Native American artifact?

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.

How do I identify Native American beadwork?

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.

How do I identify Native American baskets?

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.

What are Native American drums called?

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.

What are Native American slippers called?

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.

What are Native American beads called?

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.

What are Native American blankets called?

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.

What does the Native American headdress symbolize?

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.

What does moccasins mean in Native American?

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.

What are Native American dolls called?

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.

What did Native Americans use for baskets?

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.

How can I tell if Native American jewelry is real?

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.

Which Native American tribe is known for pottery?

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.

What do rattles symbolize in Native American culture?

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.

Is Native American jewelry worth anything?

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.

What are the two different types of Native American beadwork?

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.

Native American Warriors

Wood Warrior

Indian Tribes Of North America

Bronze Warrior Sculpture

Warrior Jewelry

Lacquered Native American Warrior

$2,250

H 23.5 in Dm 5 in

Lacquered Native American Warrior

Located in Queens, NY

American lacquered metal figure of Native American warrior with shield & bow holding horn on a naturalistically cast circular base (likely made in Italy) (19th/20th Cent)

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Native American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Native American Warrior Sculpture Henri Plé

$102,073

H 43.71 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Native American Warrior Sculpture Henri Plé

By Henri Honoré Plé

Located in London, GB

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Native American Warrior Sculpture Henri Plé French, 1885 Height 111 cm, width 54 cm, depth 30 cm This dramatic bronze by Henri-Honoré Plé captures ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Female Native American Warrior with Staff by Tillier Wesley

$1,600

H 21 in W 25 in D 2.5 in

Female Native American Warrior with Staff by Tillier Wesley

By Tillier Wesley

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Tillier Wesley is a talented Muskogee Creek artist known for his intricate and highly detailed paintings that vividly capture Native American life and culture. His work often focuses...

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Vintage 1980s American Native American Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Mark BeardWestern Panorama with Sculpture of Native American Warrior, 1982

Price Upon Request

H 52.17 in W 77.76 in

Western Panorama with Sculpture of Native American Warrior

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

Oil on two joined canvases Signed and dated, l.c. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Mark Beard, born in 1956 in Salt Lake City, now lives in New York C...

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1980s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Roan Eagle, Wanbli Hito Warrior Ledger Drawing

$20,300

H 15 in W 19.5 in D 3 in

Roan Eagle, Wanbli Hito Warrior Ledger Drawing

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Among all birds, the eagle is considered the strongest and bravest. Native Americans have chosen the eagle and its feathers to symbolize what is highest and most sacred.

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Paper

Sioux Warrior's Deer Skin Shirt and Leggings

$34,500

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief

$400

H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5.75 in

White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Cast in pure white plaster, this bust sculpture depicts the face of a Native American warrior. His long hair is pulled to the side and tied with trompe l'oeil leather strips.

Category

20th Century American Native American Busts

Materials

Plaster

James Scott'Red Man/White Man', Large Pop Art Figural, First Nation, Native American, RCMP, 1979

$12,500

H 52 in W 50 in D 2.5 in

'Red Man/White Man', Large Pop Art Figural, First Nation, Native American, RCMP

By James Scott

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Large Pop Art Figural, First Nation, Native American, RCMP ------ A substantial figurative oil painting showing two figures, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police man and a Native America...

Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-century Native Archer & Eagle Oil Velvet in Carved Frame by Ernesto Sanchez

$525

H 28 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Mid-century Native Archer & Eagle Oil Velvet in Carved Frame by Ernesto Sanchez

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This striking mid-century velvet painting depicts a Native American warrior archer and the American Bald Eagle spirit depicted in the Southwest Desert with lighting in the background.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

Indian Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, Western Style, 20th Century

$3,055

H 28.35 in W 11.42 in D 9.45 in

Indian Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, Western Style, 20th Century

By Frederic Remington

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This bronze sculpture depicts a Native American warrior standing firmly, holding a spear, with a composed and determined posture.

Category

20th Century American Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Native American Figures after Kauba

$11,568 / set

H 12.21 in W 6.3 in D 7.49 in

Pair of Patinated Bronze Native American Figures after Kauba

By Carl Kauba

Located in London, GB

The first figure portrays a Native American warrior, called a brave. Leaning forward his mouth is open as if he is shouting.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Silvered Bronze Busts of the Indian Warrior and His Maiden

$8,800 / set

H 17 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of French Silvered Bronze Busts of the Indian Warrior and His Maiden

Located in New York, NY

A striking and high quality pair of late silvered bronze busts of a Native American warrior and his maiden. Each bust is masterfully sculpted in silvered bronze, capturing a romantic...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Close of the Day Original Oil Painting by Heinie Hartwig

$4,025

H 16 in W 26 in D 2 in

Close of the Day Original Oil Painting by Heinie Hartwig

By Heinie Hartwig

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Original oil on board; 26" x 16", Framed. Portrays a group of Native American warriors on horseback against bright sunset.

Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Monumental Bronze Sculpture of Native Warrior and Eagles, Dynamic Art

$1,800

H 20 in W 8 in D 12 in

Monumental Bronze Sculpture of Native Warrior and Eagles, Dynamic Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary monumental bronze-style sculpture depicting a dramatic interaction between a Native warrior figure and soaring eagles in a highly dynamic composition. Rich in moveme...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Alan LangfordNative American Indian Warriors on Horseback with Dramatic Moonlit Landscape, 1997

$2,667Sale Price|20% Off

H 26 in W 49 in D 1 in

Native American Indian Warriors on Horseback with Dramatic Moonlit Landscape

Located in Preston, GB

Native American Indian Warriors on Horseback with Dramatic Moonlit Landscape Oil Painting by British Artist.

Category

1990s Tribal Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Edward S. Curtis Native American Print “Cowichan Warrior”, John Andrew & Son

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.5 in W 18 in D 0.25 in

Edward S. Curtis Native American Print “Cowichan Warrior”, John Andrew & Son

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Edward S. Curtis Native American Print “Cowichan Warrior” C1912 (26 1/2" x 18" x 1/4").

Category

Early 20th Century Photography

Materials

Paper

In the Aspen Original Oil Painting by Greg Parker

$6,000

H 40 in W 30 in D 3 in

In the Aspen Original Oil Painting by Greg Parker

By Greg Parker

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Unframed. Painting portrays a Native American warrior standing on a rock with bow at the ready.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Journal Tintin N°486, 13 Feb 1958 — Final Hergé Coke en Stock "FIN" - 2C119

$41

H 0.12 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in

Journal Tintin N°486, 13 Feb 1958 — Final Hergé Coke en Stock "FIN" - 2C119

Located in Bordeaux, FR

— Combat singulier" — Buffalo Bill and Native American warriors; dramatic combat; full page "Ça, c'est du Sport!

Category

Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

Kidnapping at the Red River – Antique Frontier Scene Lithograph, 1868

$211

H 8.67 in W 5.6 in D 0.01 in

Kidnapping at the Red River – Antique Frontier Scene Lithograph, 1868

Located in Langweer, NL

Kidnapping at the Red River – Antique Frontier Scene Lithograph, 1868 This dramatic hand-colored lithograph titled Mädchenraub am Red River (“Kidnapping at the Red River”) depicts a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Aztec Earrings Descending Eagle Warrior Cuauhtemoc Sterling Silver Gold Plated

$1,295

H 2.5 in

Aztec Earrings Descending Eagle Warrior Cuauhtemoc Sterling Silver Gold Plated

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in these stunning Aztec Falling Eagle Earrings from the Mexica culture in Gold Plated Sterling Silver. The earrings are interpretations of ancient Pre-Hispanic Mexica culture...

Category

20th Century Mexican Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Rare Patinated Bronze Statue of a Native American Indian Archer on the Hunt

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 12 in D 9 in

Rare Patinated Bronze Statue of a Native American Indian Archer on the Hunt

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare bronze of a bare chested sinewy Native American Indian warrior/ archer in a crouching position with one leg out for support and the other in a kneeling position as he is in th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French American Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

James Earle FraserBronze Reproduction of “The End of the Trail”, Unknown

$845

H 13 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Bronze Reproduction of “The End of the Trail”

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a museum-quality bronze replica of a work said to be one of 20th-century America’s most recognizable sculptures. "The End of the Trail" depicts a weary Native American wa...

Category

20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Warrior Spirit Mask, Northwest Coast by Charlie Mickey, Nootka Nation

$695

H 3.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Small Warrior Spirit Mask, Northwest Coast by Charlie Mickey, Nootka Nation

By Charlie Mickey

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A small warrior spirit mask Northwest Coast Carved and polychrome decorated mask with horse hair, Hand carved by Charlie Mickey (1910-1988), Hesquiaht Band, Nootka Nation. Moun...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Jon Rubin Figural Bronze Indian Warrior Chief With Drum Marble Base 11"

$400

H 11 in W 9 in D 8.25 in

Vintage Jon Rubin Figural Bronze Indian Warrior Chief With Drum Marble Base 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

A 20th Century bronze featuring a Native American Chief sitting Indian style while playing the drum and singing. The chief is sitting next to a cow scull and raised over a plinth bas...

Category

20th Century Native American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Journal Tintin N°531 — Uderzo/Oumpah-Pah Cover — Hergé — January 1959 - 2C87

$41

H 0.12 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in

Journal Tintin N°531 — Uderzo/Oumpah-Pah Cover — Hergé — January 1959 - 2C87

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The cover composition is pure Uderzo at his most exuberant: a colossal yellow furry foot — belonging to the giant Native American warrior Oumpah-Pah — dominates the frame, sending a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

McKenney & HallMeta-Koosega Chippeway Warrior: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph, 1865

$275

H 13.88 in W 11.75 in

Meta-Koosega Chippeway Warrior: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph

By McKenney & Hall

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Meta-Koosega, Chippeway Warrior, No. 81", published by Rice, Rutter & Co. in...

Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Large Hand-Colored Antique Print of Pa-She-Pa-Haw, a Sauk Chief, circa 1838

$1,451Sale Price|35% Off

H 21.34 in W 15.12 in D 0.02 in

Large Hand-Colored Antique Print of Pa-She-Pa-Haw, a Sauk Chief, circa 1838

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork captures the strength and stoic nature often attributed to leaders and warriors of Native American tribes. The intricate detail and the rich, hand-applied coloration of t...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

Massive Santiago Perez Warrior Painting

Unavailable

H 71 in W 67 in

Massive Santiago Perez Warrior Painting

By Santiago Perez

Located in Norwalk, CT

Signed oil on canvas . Mounted Native American Warrior.

Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Wired Woven Mixed Metal Native American Sculpture Signed Sculpture

Unavailable

H 22 in W 17 in D 10 in

Wired Woven Mixed Metal Native American Sculpture Signed Sculpture

Located in Plymouth, MA

An exceptional unorthodox woven mixed metal statue of a Native American warrior gallivanting across the plains of America on his hollow metal horse.

Category

Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Old Indian Warrior Jacket, Sioux, United States, Early 20th Century

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in

Old Indian Warrior Jacket, Sioux, United States, Early 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very nice Indian warrior jacket that belonged to the Sioux chief "Iron Shell" of the Rosebud Reservation, south Dakota, early 20th century. The skin is embroidered with beads. Form...

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Tribal Art

Native American Warrior Cape

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H 87 in W 69 in D 3 in

Native American Warrior Cape

Located in Asheville, NC

Native American Warrior Cape custom mounted in an acrylic shadow box frame.

Category

Antique 1840s American Native American Tribal Art

f. DickonsF. Dickons - Signed & Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Native American Warriors, Unknown

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H 19.89 in W 25.79 in

F. Dickons - Signed & Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Native American Warriors

Located in Corsham, GB

The sun sets over the luscious American terrain as Native American warriors gather around a lake The artwork is signed in the bottom right-hand corner and well presented in a molded...

Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Classic Period Akicita 'Lakota Warrior Society' Fan, Plains, circa 1825-1850

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H 16 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in

Classic Period Akicita 'Lakota Warrior Society' Fan, Plains, circa 1825-1850

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This is original Warrior material from the Lakota Sioux Warrior Society known as Akicita. A Classic Period (Pre-Reservation era) triangular shaped fan handle constructed of native ta...

Category

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

Materials

Cowhide

Antique Cameo Ring of a Native American Indian

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Antique Cameo Ring of a Native American Indian

Located in Firenze, IT

This is a beautifully carved agate cameo depicting a Native American warrior. The details in the face has been expertly carved.

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Donald Drumm Warrior on Horse

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H 16 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Donald Drumm Warrior on Horse

Located in Norwalk, CT

This sculpture features a Native American warrior on horseback. This item may be viewed at: The Antique & Artisan Center

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Kauba Bronze "On the Warpath"

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H 9 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Carl Kauba Bronze "On the Warpath"

By Carl Kauba

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Cast bronze Native American Warrior with rich red/brown patina and cold paint.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Édouard Drouot 'Native American on Horseback' Early 20th Century Bronze

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H 20.87 in W 24.02 in D 6.3 in

Édouard Drouot 'Native American on Horseback' Early 20th Century Bronze

By Edouard Drouot

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A patinated bronze sculpture of a Native American warrior on horseback by Èdouard Drouot (1859-1945).

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1990s Native American Johnny Tiger Jr Eclipse Indian Warrior Horseback Print 32"

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H 28.75 in W 31.75 in D 15 in

1990s Native American Johnny Tiger Jr Eclipse Indian Warrior Horseback Print 32"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 1991 lithograph print titled "Eclipse" by Johnny Tiger, Jr. Shows a Native American warrior / hunter on a paint horse, standing on a sand dune under a total eclipse.

Category

1990s Native American Prints

Materials

Paper

Folk Art Rustic Birch Picture or Painting Frame

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H 27 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in

Folk Art Rustic Birch Picture or Painting Frame

Located in Fulton, CA

Circa. 1920's 30's. Vintage print of a Native American warrior. Peeling to birch veneer and partial loss to frame which translates to character and patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Prints

Materials

Birch

"Tall Feather" Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Bruno Zach

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H 16.15 in W 19.69 in D 5.12 in

"Tall Feather" Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Bruno Zach

By Bruno Zach

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

"Tall Feather" an Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture of a Native American warrior on horseback. The two, galloping into a fight, with "Tall Feather's" Hand readied on his dagger.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Authentic Thomas Cartier French Bronze Sculpture of Indian Warrior and Lynx

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H 23.75 in W 15.5 in D 8 in

Authentic Thomas Cartier French Bronze Sculpture of Indian Warrior and Lynx

By Thomas Cartier

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An intense and dramatic scene capturing a moment of danger in the frontier, it would seem this Native American warrior was attempting to snare and kill this lynx, though the hunt has...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Roy Andersen"Warrior" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN AWESOME

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H 21 in W 18 in D 2 in

"Warrior" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN AWESOME

By Roy Andersen

Located in San Antonio, TX

Resources include 2002 Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition catalogue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Viennese Bronze, Warriors Dancing Around a Fire, by Franz Bergmann, ca 1910

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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in

Viennese Bronze, Warriors Dancing Around a Fire, by Franz Bergmann, ca 1910

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare piece of Viennese bronze art: Two barefoot Native American warriors with horned headdresses and loincloths, and feathers around the hips and legs, with shields affixed to ...

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Charles Beckendorf"Indian Warriors" Native American War Dance, Circa 1960s

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H 24 in W 20 in D 4 in

"Indian Warriors" Native American War Dance

By Charles Beckendorf

Located in San Antonio, TX

Charles Beckendorf (1930 - 1996) Texas Artist Image Size: 20 x 16 Frame Size: 24 x 20 Medium: Oil Indian Warriors Biography Charles Beckendorf (1930 - 1996) During the 196...

Category

1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

McKenney & HallGroup of Six Native American Chiefs and Warriors., 1842

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H 24.22 in W 19.49 in D 1.38 in

Group of Six Native American Chiefs and Warriors.

By McKenney & Hall

Located in London, London

McKENNEY, Thomas; James HALL. Group of Six Native American Chiefs and Warriors. Daniel Rice and J.G.

Category

1840s Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph

Native American Indian Warrior Sculpture Attributed to Carl Kauba

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H 22 in W 12.5 in D 10.25 in

Native American Indian Warrior Sculpture Attributed to Carl Kauba

By Carl Kauba, Franz Bergmann

Located in Englewood, NJ

An early 20th century Austrian Art Nouveau cast bronze sculpture 'Battle Cry" by, Austrian Sculptor Carl Kauba depicting a scene from the American Wild West of a Native American Indi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Circa 1930 Navajo Storm Pattern Rug by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Ivory, Brown

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W 42 in L 59 in

Circa 1930 Navajo Storm Pattern Rug by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Ivory, Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

Provenance: Woven by Geraldine Johnson, matriarch of the Johnson weaving family, circa 1930, American Southwest. Dimensions: 3’ 6” x 5’ Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "Warrior Chief with Rifle" by, Carl Kauba

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H 20.5 in Dm 0.1 in

Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "Warrior Chief with Rifle" by, Carl Kauba

By Carl Kauba

Located in Englewood, NJ

An Austrian Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture "Warrior Chief with Rifle" by, Carl Kauba of a Native American Indian "Warrior Chief with Rifle" in full headdress looking down as ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Americana Folk Art Sheet Iron Archer Weathervane

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H 23.75 in W 15 in D 3 in

Americana Folk Art Sheet Iron Archer Weathervane

Located in Astoria, NY

Americana Folk Art weathervane made of sheet iron and in the form of a Native American archer warrior. 23.75" H x 15" W.

Category

20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bronze by Marcel André Bouraine

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H 15 in W 16.5 in D 5 in

French Art Deco Bronze by Marcel André Bouraine

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Winter Park, FL

An Art Deco patinated cast bronze sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine (French 1886-1948) depicting a Native American hunter or warrior lying on a rock outcropping with his bow raised.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Native American Warrior on Horseback by Èdouard Drouot

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H 21.25 in W 25 in D 8.25 in

Bronze Sculpture of a Native American Warrior on Horseback by Èdouard Drouot

By Edouard Drouot

Located in Austin, TX

A fine patinated bronze sculpture of a Native American warrior on horseback by the celebrated French artist and sculptor, Èdouard Drouot (1859-1945).

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Native American Warrior's Grizzly Claw Necklace

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Dm 20 in

Native American Warrior's Grizzly Claw Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

PERIOD: Circa 1920 Beads Earlier ORIGIN: United States SIZE: 20"D Trade Beads, Native American Jewelry, Necklaces, Warriors, Grizzly Claws

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Vintage 1920s American Beaded Necklaces

Native American Battle Regalia Warrior Mounted Painting

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H 13.312 in W 11.312 in D 0.875 in

Native American Battle Regalia Warrior Mounted Painting

Located in New York, NY

Black pine and brass framed Native American warrior painting. Signed R. Treas.

Category

20th Century American Native American Paintings

Materials

Brass

Native American Brown Faux Bois Ceramic Bust of a Warrior Titled Brave, 1969

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H 12 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Native American Brown Faux Bois Ceramic Bust of a Warrior Titled Brave, 1969

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The sculpture depicts a Native American warrior with his hair in braids, and tied with a feather on one side.

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Full Body Weathervane of American Indian Warrior

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H 27 in W 21 in D 5 in

Full Body Weathervane of American Indian Warrior

Located in Atlanta, GA

The full-bodied piece depicts a Native American warrior in feather headdress and a wide belt shooting an arrow from his bow.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965)French Gouache Painting of Native American Buffalo Hunt in Colorado

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H 13.75 in W 11 in D 1 in

French Gouache Painting of Native American Buffalo Hunt in Colorado

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Showcasing Gallois' signature illustrative style, the piece features Native American warriors on horseback, clad in traditional attire, galloping across the open grasslands in pursui...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

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Vintage Cowboy Buckle End of the Trail Native American with Python Leather Belt

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H 2.5 in D 2.05 in L 41 in

Vintage Cowboy Buckle End of the Trail Native American with Python Leather Belt

By Chloé

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The "End of the Trail" is a famous sculpture created by American artist James Earle Fraser in 1915. It depicts a Native American warrior slumped over his exhausted horse, symbolizing...

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Late 20th Century American Belts

Iroquois Native American Portrait Painting Turtle Clan Warrior - Signed

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H 12.5 in W 9.25 in D 0.01 in

Iroquois Native American Portrait Painting Turtle Clan Warrior - Signed

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A striking, one-of-a-kind original Native American Iroquois portrait painting, featuring a distinguished Turtle Clan warrior in traditional full-feathered headdress.

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20th Century American Native American Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

George CatlinH'co-a-h'co-a-cotes-min - A Flat Head Warrior Native American portrait engraving, 1842

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H'co-a-h'co-a-cotes-min - A Flat Head Warrior Native American portrait engraving

By George Catlin

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring by John Harris after George Catlin (1796-1872), 1842. Depicts a native American Indian warrior 'Hee-ohks-te-kin, Rabbits Skin Legg...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

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Frederic Remington (after), Large Cast Bronze of The Buffalo Signal on Marble

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H 35.75 in W 23 in D 10.75 in

Frederic Remington (after), Large Cast Bronze of The Buffalo Signal on Marble

By (after) Frederic Remington

Located in Morristown, NJ

Remington's sculpture captures a Native American warrior sitting triumphantly atop his horse, chin raised defiantly and with an intense stare.

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2010s American American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Frederic Remington Restrike Bronze Cheyenne Indian Warrior Sculpture Statue

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in

Frederic Remington Restrike Bronze Cheyenne Indian Warrior Sculpture Statue

By Frederic Remington

Located in San Diego, CA

We are offering a Frederic Remington "Cheyenne" Native American Indian warrior of horse bronze restrike statue sculpture.

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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Four Original McKenney & Hall Hand-Colored Lithographs, circa 1837-1844

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H 51.5 in W 43 in D 0.75 in

Four Original McKenney & Hall Hand-Colored Lithographs, circa 1837-1844

By McKenney & Hall

Located in Denver, CO

Tahcoloquoit, "Rising Cloud" Native American Sauk Warrior. Original 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Early Paint Decorated Carved Native American Warrior

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H 11.5 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

Early Paint Decorated Carved Native American Warrior

Located in Hadley, MA

RARE, SMALL SIZE EARLY CARVING OF NATIVE AMERICAN WARRIOR Wonderful primitive, full bodied, with great gesture and patina, in original paint decoration.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Pine

1904 Antique Bronze Sculpture Native American on Horseback by Charles Humphries

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H 16 in W 14 in L 16 in

1904 Antique Bronze Sculpture Native American on Horseback by Charles Humphries

Located in Plymouth, MA

An immaculate antique bronze sculpture of a Native American warrior in perfect unison with his horse waiting in anticipation for those that follow behind.

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Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

John Nieto"Plains Warrior" by John Nieto, Acrylic on canvas, 1994, 1994

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H 60.25 in W 48 in

"Plains Warrior" by John Nieto, Acrylic on canvas, 1994

By John Nieto

Located in Abilene, TX

A vertical acrylic portrait painting of a Native American warrior holding his bow by celebrated artist John Nieto.

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Robert W. BroshearsRobert Broshears Sioux Warrior Bronze Sculpture Signed Native American Horse Art

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H 18 in W 13 in D 10 in

Robert Broshears Sioux Warrior Bronze Sculpture Signed Native American Horse Art

Located in Bloomington, MN

Broshears, that immortalizes the bond between a Native American and his horse. Additionally, this piece is very versatile as it is full round and on a custom rotating base, meaning ...

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20th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Cigar Indian Display

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H 24.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Cigar Indian Display

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Small-scale pine carving Native American warrior

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20th Century American Sculptures

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