Native American Decorative Baskets
NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE
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.
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Style: Native American
Native American Papago Basket with Geometric Pattern
Located in Fulton, CA
A hand woven Native American basket with a geometric pattern. Crafted by the Papago Tribe of Arizona which changed their name to the Tohono Oʼodham Nation in 1986. Very good original...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hemp
Vintage Southwest Native American Figural Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Southwest Native American Figural Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Measures- 7"H x 13"W x 12.25"D
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20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Rare Large Early Native American Northwest Coast Salish Basket
By Salish Indians
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare large early Northwest Coast Salish hard burden basket dating from the mid to late 1800's. The basket is finely woven from split cedar bark and root...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hide
Native American ash splint basket, circa 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Native American Winnebago/Ho-chunk hand carved & woven ash splint basket with loop handle. The rim of the basket is captured by two carved and bent ash splines with 1/4" lashing capt...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
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Ash
Native American Pima Basket with Geometric Figural Motif
Located in Bradenton, FL
Native American pictorial pima basket with geometric figural motif, having four figures, circa. 1920s. Made of bear grass, Devil's claw and willow. Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Organic Material, Willow
Large Vintage Indigenous Canadian Lidded Birch Bark Painted Shoulder Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large hand-crafted basket is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1970 and done in the period indigenous Canadian...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Decorative Baskets
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Birch
Native American Klamath Basket
Located in Southampton, NY
Native American Klamath basket. This is a soft and pliable basket with triple triangle motif woven in tule and dyed tule in characteristic overlay weave...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
1900 Nootka Northwest Coast Lidded Basket, Sea Wolf Motif, Red Woven Design
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite lidded basket, crafted by the Nootka tribe of the Northwest Coast around 1900, features a striking red Sea Wolf motif. Known for their skillful weaving traditions, the...
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Early 20th Century North American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Iroquois Storage Basket, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Iroquois hand woven splint lidded storage basket with big ring handles at both sides and contrasting natural and black stained design pat...
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
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Reed
Native American Chevron Pattern Footed Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique, high-footed basket, woven chevron pattern.
American Indian, possibly Navajo. Unmarked.
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19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
1910-1920 Papago Pictorial Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pictorial papago Indian basket from 1910-1920 is in very good condition.
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1910s American Vintage Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Round Woven Wicker Bead Basket With Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round woven wicker bead basket with a lid. This petite wicker basket was forced from the Oklahoma estate of a woman who had a penchant for beading and Native American beadwork. Amo...
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20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache olla; 20"W x 22"H. Designs of lightning, arrowheads, female figures and whirling logs. Nice tight weave. 19th century. Absolutely beautiful, great c...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Pictorial 1920s Pima Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pictorial Pima having eight horses – four with riders. Made of willow and Devil's Claw. The Pima Indians, Akimel O'odham, are known for their fine Indian baskets. Pima Indian basket ...
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1920s American Vintage Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
19th Century Salish Native Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Salish lidded basket with butterflies and trees.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Salish, Northwest
Size: 14" x 14"
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the ra...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache figural basketry olla with seven dogs on shoulder. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass seeds such as chia or amaranth, or domestic plant products like corn or...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache figural basketry olla designed 14 male and female figures and 8 dogs. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass seeds such as chia or amaranth, or domestic plant pr...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Figurative Apache olla with crosses made inside, vertical triangles that connect in a geometric web. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass s...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Colorful Plateau Cornhusk Native American Sally Bag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Colorful Plateau cornhusk sally bag with geometric designs of green, blue and red linen. Canvas reinforced.
Period: First quarter of the 20th century
Origin: Plateau
Size: 6" D x 10...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Graphic Apache Tray, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven apache tray with stacked triangles heading towards center circle. Great condition, little if any wear.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Apache
Size...
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Hupa/Yurok Polychrome Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
California Hupa/Yurok hat polychrome basket. Very nice condition. Early 20th Century. 5 1/2" x 3 3/4". Great condition.
The Hupa Group lived among...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Panamint Shouldered Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Highly decorated and finely woven shouldered basket with red wool decoration on shoulder
Period: Last quarter 20th century
Origin: Panamint
Size: 6" diameter x 3 1/2" height
Fami...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
1880s Panamint Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very finely woven Panamint lidded basket having four eagles and diamond motif on lid. 4" diameter x 3" height
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Jicarilla Apache Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jicarilla Apache lidded waste basket with handle cutout, quadrupeds (we think dogs), and geometric designs. Acquired by Charles Graves, Indian agent i...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Large Fine Apache Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache large finely coiled basket having a continuous diamond/floral design.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: Apache
Size: 15" D x 3" H....
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Geometric Native American Pima Tray/Bowl, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Pima tray/bowl with geometric design and dark center. Very nice tray with little, if any wear.
Period: First quarter 20th century
Origin: Pima
Size: ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Panamint Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven bottle neck Panamint basket. 5" x 8"
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: Nevada
Size: 5" x 8".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Yokut Figurative Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Yokut figurative basket, very fine and tight with much Native use.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Yokut
Size: 15 1/2" x 7".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rar...
Category
19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Vintage Southwest Native American Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Southwest Native American Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Measures- 4.5"H x 9.5"W x 9.5"D
Category
20th Century Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Pictorial Panamint Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polychrome pictorial Panamint basket with stylized butterflies, very finely woven.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Panamint
Size: 4" x 6".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
19th Century Mission Pictorial Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polychrome Mission pictorial basket with eagles and highly geometric bottom. Finely woven. Shows little if any use.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Lillooet Lidded Storage Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lillooet lidded storage basket with polychrome imbricated design. Pedestal style. Traded for food in Washington, 5 miles from the Canadian border...
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Apache Pictorial Basket, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven pictorial apache basket with flower design, dogs, humanoids and geometrics.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Apache, Arizona
Size: 4" x 14".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Pit River Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Basket 7" wide x 6" height with crosses and stars.
Period: First quarter of the 20th century
Origin: Pit River
Size: 7" W x 6" H.
Family Owned & Operated...
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1910s American Vintage Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Papago Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large monumental handled Popago basket featuring nine eagles.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Origin: Papago, Southwest.
Size: 12" x 20".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals ...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Panamint Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven polychrome Panamint. With original collection tags. Albert Davis collection, Supt. Skidoo Mines, 1870-1890.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century.
Origin: Nevada
S...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Small Beaded Washoe Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Fully beaded single rod Washoe basket with vibrant colors of blue, yellow and orange inside and out.
Period: circa 1900-1920
Origin: Washoe
Size: 2 1/2"...
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1910s American Vintage Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Beads
Tlingit Rattle Top Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Bright colored Tlingit lidded rattle top basket. Exceptional condition. One small stain not distracting.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: Alaska
Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Nez Perce Huckleberry Basket, circa 1880
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Nez Perce huckleberry basket collected Sites, Idaho. Store twine rim loops with brain tanned shoulder straps. Heavily constructed. Once had r...
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1880s American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Exceptional Polychrome Klickitat/Snoquamie Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Klickitat/Snoquamie basket with imbrication featuring vertical rows of downward pointing stacked triangles. Original hide belt loops. You will not be disappointed in this pu...
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1910s American Vintage Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hide
Vintage Southwest Native American Figural Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Southwest Native American Figural Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Measures- 4.75"H x 6"W x 6"D
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20th Century Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Antique Southwest Navajo Decorated Low Basket Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Native American Southwest Navajo Indian low bowl offers decorated woven reed construction, Circa 1920
Measures- 2.5"h x 10"diam
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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Vintage Native Chippewa Birch Bark Berry Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Native Chippewa berry basket is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship, made entirely from birch bark. The rough, textured white bark forms the sturdy sides of...
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20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Birch
Native American Thlinget Basket
Located in Southampton, NY
Native American Thlinglet basket
Hand written description reads:
Spruce root basket
Made by Mrs. Archie White Thlinget, Ko Ax Day Ooh. She died when...
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1920s American Vintage Native American Decorative Baskets
Museum Documented Pima Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pima basket de-accessioned from the Denver Museum of National History. Ex. Crane Collection and before the Smith Museum. With documentation.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Pima
Size: 13...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Indigenous Styled Large Handwoven Bird Beak Fancy Lidded Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Indigenous styled lidded basket is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa mid-late 20th century. The maker of the this basket is unknown, but done in the style...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed, Softwood
Large Rattan Native American Basket - Stickley era W7416
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Large Rattan Native American Basket - W7416
This is a large native American woven basket in very good condition. Although there is no marking ...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Pit River Globular Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Pit River globular basket.
Period: circa 1900.
Origin: California
Size: 6" x 9".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, excepti...
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1910s American Vintage Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Panamint Shouldered Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Panamint shouldered basket with three butterflies. 7 1/2" x 5"
Period: First quarter 20th century
Origin: Panamint
Size: 7 1/2" x 5".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deal...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Jicarilla Apache Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jicarilla apache lidded waste basket with quadrupeds (we think horses) and geometric design. Outside faded but still graphic. Handle cutouts. Acquired...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Jicarilla Lidded Storage Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jicarilla-Mescale storage/waste basket with lid and handles. Used but stable condition. Fading outside, original design and colors seen on inside...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
19th Century Native Apache Pictorial Tray
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache pictorial tray with seven dogs and four crosses.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: Apache
Size: 12" x 2".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in t...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Exceptional Polychrome Klickitat/Snoquamie Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Klickitat/Nisqually polychrome basket. Extra fine weave, fully imbricated, hard sided basket with rows of polychrome zig zags. Perfect displ...
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1910s American Vintage Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Polychrome Yokut Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very tightly woven polychrome Yokut. Golden patina.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Yokut
Size: 9" H x 17" W.
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional,...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Pictorial Pima Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pictorial Pima basket with three horses and old purchase tag on bottom "Indian Craft Shop 12.95".
Period: First quarter 20th century
Origin: Arizona
Size: 4 1/2" x 9".
Family Own...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Duckweed Green Creel
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native center opening creel made of split willow. We assume sold to a fisherman, he painted. Measures: 9" x 13" x 8" H.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Northeast
Size: 9" x 13" x 8" ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Native American Decorative Baskets
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Willow
Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Native American decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Native American decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, other and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Native American decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Canada pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Native American Art, Apache Indian Art, Pima Indian Art, and Panamint Indians. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $60,000 while the average work can sell for $3,500.