A Large and Rare American Indian Zuni Pueblo Polychromed Earthenware Pot
Located in San Francisco, CA
the portly earthenware vessel adorned overall with black and red painted chevron designs; the Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo, located in western-central New Mexico; their pottery ...
Earthenware
Set of Two Edward Curtis Prints
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of two high quality digitally printed framed Edward Curtis photographs; one titled "Zuni Woman with Pot, 1903," and the other, "Navajo Man Dressed as Nayenezgani, 190...
Paper
Zuni Frog Pot
Located in San Francisco, CA
The pot with three frog figurines and painted geometric decoration. From the collection of R. F. Schwarz, a seasoned dealer of fine porcelain and objects, leading designer on the ...
Very Nice Zuni Frog Pot 1896
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful Zuni frog pot circa 1895.
Ceramic
Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940
By Teddy Weahkee
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Zuni pots were typically coiled then pit fired. In this instance artist Teddy Weahkee (1890-1965), a noted jeweler and fetish carver, covered the piece with a mixture of pine pitch, ...
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.
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