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.

Used Native American Regalia

Crow Plains Native American Beaded Leather Cuffs, Bar Design, 20th Century

$3,250 / set

H 5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Crow Plains Native American Beaded Leather Cuffs, Bar Design, 20th Century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

heritage. A rare and beautifully preserved piece of Native American regalia, ideal for collectors of

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Late 19th Century American Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Tin

19th C. Plains Native American Roach Headdress, Deer & Porcupine Hair

$3,750

H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 18.75 in

19th C. Plains Native American Roach Headdress, Deer & Porcupine Hair

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

of traditional Native American ceremonial regalia. Handcrafted by Plains artisans, the headdress is

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19th Century American Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Fur

Circa 1880 Sioux Beaded Hide Dress with Geometric Yoke and Fringe, Plains Art

$55,000

H 54 in W 52 in D 8 in

Circa 1880 Sioux Beaded Hide Dress with Geometric Yoke and Fringe, Plains Art

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

dress is an exceptional acquisition for collectors of Native American regalia, Plains Indian artifacts

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Late 19th Century American Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Hide, Beads

1880s Potawatomi Moccasins, Plains Leather, Northeast Woodlands, Beaded

$3,500

H 10.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

1880s Potawatomi Moccasins, Plains Leather, Northeast Woodlands, Beaded

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

for collectors of Native American textiles, historic tribal regalia, or 19th-century ethnographic art

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Late 19th Century American Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Beads

Recent Sales

Vintage Native American Dance Regalia Beaded Turtle Shell Rattle Topper 6"

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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Native American Dance Regalia Beaded Turtle Shell Rattle Topper 6"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage piece of Native American dance regalia fashioned from the taxidermy shell of some variety

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Late 20th Century Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Shell, Beads

1940s Native American Quillwork Regalia Vest

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1940s Native American Quillwork Regalia Vest

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

long. Notes: Today, Native American quillwork embroidery is nearly a lost art. Porcupine quills are

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1940s American Used Native American Regalia

Blue Hand Painted Native American Oklahoma Serving Tray with Wrapped Handles

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H 0.5 in W 18 in D 12 in

Blue Hand Painted Native American Oklahoma Serving Tray with Wrapped Handles

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

pierced handle, wrapped in faux rattan. The tray itself is painted in Oklahoma blue. A Native American

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Wood, Paint

Whirlwind, Traditional Ledger Drawing of a Cheyenne Soldier by James Black

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H 16 in W 19.75 in D 0.75 in

Whirlwind, Traditional Ledger Drawing of a Cheyenne Soldier by James Black

Located in Denver, CO

Traditional style ledger drawing depicting a Cheyenne soldier (Native American - Plains Indian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Paper

Vintage Native American Ceremonial Dance Regalia Turtle Rattle Shaker 14

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H 3 in W 13.5 in D 4 in

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

Category

Late 20th Century Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Shell, Hardwood, Beads

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. The glass is intact

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20th Century American Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Brass

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Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style

$19,800

H 90.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...

Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Wicker

Polychrome Terracotta Angel

$4,950

H 70.5 in W 34 in D 5 in

Polychrome Terracotta Angel

Located in Baltimore, MD

A polychrome terracotta angel built in fifteen pieces, in the Luca Della Robbia tradition, salvaged from the Southern Hotel in downtown Baltimore, which was demolished in 1917. Cele...

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Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Native American Plains Indian Doll

$875

H 15 in W 7 in D 2.75 in

Antique Native American Plains Indian Doll

Located in Highland, IN

Here is an exceptional piece, fresh from a vintage estate. This beautiful antique Native American doll has incredible presence and a fantastic patina from years of play. Measuring 1...

Category

19th Century American Native American Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Leather, Beads

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$116,518

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$130,227 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

Category

Mid-18th Century Baroque Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Bikini Chair

$6,500

H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 26 in

Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Bikini Chair

By Hans Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sleek Bikini Chair in camel velvet, designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle. Traditional Danish craftsmanship is reimagined in this innovative design with a nod toward futuristic curve...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Teak

Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece

$1,350

H 8 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful early 19th Century Wedgwood 'Moonlight Lustre' Centerpiece in the form of an open Nautilus Shell decorated in iridescent tones of pink, purple, cream and orange. The base...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Ceramic

Shells Table Cups in Porcelain and Bronze

$2,217 / item

H 25.2 in Dm 14.18 in

Shells Table Cups in Porcelain and Bronze

Located in Paris, FR

Table cups shells in hand-painted porcelain and with structure in bronze.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Bronze

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

$4,800

H 29 in W 32 in D 36 in

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An off-white fabric and stained oak lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Likely reupholstered at some point in history, vintag...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Dan Johnson Iron Lounge Chair with Bent Walnut Plywood Armrest

$6,400

H 26.5 in W 24 in D 31 in

Dan Johnson Iron Lounge Chair with Bent Walnut Plywood Armrest

By Dan Johnson

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production lounge chair by Dan Johnson 1960s. The lounge chair is constructed of iron with sculpted walnut armrest and upholstered in a new Perennial fabric.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall

$22,000 / set

H 107 in W 34 in D 4 in

Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall

Located in Hanover, MA

Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall. In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect). I b...

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19th Century British Gothic Revival Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Mirror

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

$401

H 0.99 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Metal

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.

$2,480

H 2.16 in W 2.16 in D 1.96 in

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France. Quartz movement. Clock case...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Gold Plate

Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen

$11,651

H 59.26 in W 51.97 in D 1.58 in

Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen

Located in London, GB

Painted to the front and rear with outdoor scenes of nature, with courting couples and winged cherubs, in the typical Rococo style.

Category

19th Century French Rococo Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Giltwood

Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin

$9,995

H 27.75 in W 44 in D 43.25 in

Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

Stylish, elegant and timeless giant swivel tub chair model no. 3406 by American modernist Milo Baughman. His designs are forward-thinking and distinctive, yet unpretentious. This is ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Native American Regalia

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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Used Native American Regalia For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used native American regalia for your home. A used native American regalia — often made from beads, trimming and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used native American regalia — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right used native American regalia, those designed in mid-century modern and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made used native American regalia over the years, but those crafted by Native American Art, Sioux Indian Art and Bostonia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Used Native American Regalia?

Prices for a used native American regalia can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $110 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

A Close Look at Native-american Furniture

Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.

Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.

The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.

When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.

Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

Questions About Used Native American Regalia

What did Native Americans use for baskets?
1 Answer
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.