Beads Folk Art

Fine Pair of Plains Woman's Boot Moccasins North America 19th to early 20th century A beautifully crafted and well-preserved pair of Plains Native American woman's high-top moccas...

Antique Northeastern Woodlands Native American Beaded Bag A striking antique Native American beaded bag from the Northeastern Woodlands, l...

This traditional Sioux war club features a carefully shaped and polished stone head affixed to a hardwood handle. The stone is secured with a wrapping of rawhide and sinew, and the c...

Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins This exquisite pair of 20th-century Navajo beaded moccasins is a fine example of traditional Native American ...

Antique 19th century Nez Perce beaded pictorial flat bag. Portraying a cowboy on bucking bronco black and white paint horse. Cowboy in yellow chaps with black hat flying off of head....

Native American Plains indians Tomahawk Wood, iron, hide, glass beads, feathers and organic fibres. A finely decorated Native American tomahawk...

This Great Plains beaded war club is formed with a long, tapering handle terminating in a double-cone head, the entire object presenting the purposeful balance and compact striking p...

Traditional antique circa 1940s Collectible women face veil from the Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab framed in a lucite box. Museum quality well preserved Middle Eastern Bedouin women face veil, from the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai Desert. Face veil for a Bedouin Women, North Sinai Egypt or Palestine Mid 20th C. An amazing Niqab, Negev Bedouin veil from Palestine or Egypt. Worked on a base of thin red silk and cotton embroidery with antique Ottoman nickel silver coins, glass beads, wool, embroidered, stones, carnelians, glass, and amber. Mid 20th century, circa 1940-50s typical Middle Eastern traditional Arabian Bedouin, Egyptian, Palestinian face mask, garment, head dress, tribal jewelry, bridal veil. Showing heavily decorated in the bottom with silver nickel hands amulets for the Evil Eye protection and early textiles (wool and silk) and tassels hanging down. Face coverings were worn for centuries by the women of various nomadic tribal groups of North Africa and the Middle East. In the western desert of Egypt, Berber women living in Bedouin societies sometimes wear masks or veils called niqab. The veils serve multiple functions, including protecting the women’s face from sun damage, filtering dust from the air, displaying adornment, and demonstrating wealth or status. The niqab worn by Bedouin women on special occasions are sometimes elaborately decorated with coins and beads, like this one. Such masks are not for everyday use; they would be too hot and heavy. They are worn during special events, such as weddings and feasts. Face veil: 12" W x 19" L, circa 1915-1930. Last pictures are references from the book: "Traditional Palestinian Embroidery...

A visually striking Native American beaded vest attributed to an Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) artist of the Great Lakes region, dating to the late ...

Exceptional pair of antique Southern Cheyenne beaded moccasins dating to circa 1880, representing a highly collectible example of 19th-century Plains I...

Exceptional museum-quality circa 1880 Native American Sioux beaded hide dress, representing one of the most significant and visually compelling forms of Pl...

Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A "No Face Doll" by an unknown artist of the Sioux Tribe, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S. Dakota. A cape of three tiers of dentali...

This antique 19th-century Sioux beaded possible bag is a remarkable example of Plains Indian artistry and craftsmanship. Constructed from soft buck...

The eagle staff is an unique, sacred symbol that represents traditional Indigenous culture and clans. It is used at ceremonies and celebratory functions, much like a nation's flag wo...

Late 19th century Eastern Woodlands beaded bandolier bag. Beautiful and bright geometrics on white with black border. Floral designs in colors of pink, blue, yellow, and red. Full po...

Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...

Geronimo's Apache moccasins collected at Firt Sill, OK in 1898. Hard soled, two blinds of white, red, blue and black on toes with side fringe. Upper edges beaded in white and turquoi...

19th century Native American Sioux warrior's deer skin shirt and leggings. Shirt and leggings are brain tanned, shirt with long fringe and ermine fur-on hide drops. Striking geometri...

Vintage Inuit beaded belt - hand sewn - combination of black and multi-color opaque and semi-translucent beads - white metal buckle - one fixed belt loop...

Native American Sioux Indian fully beaded hide moccasins. Sinew sewn and beaded using colors of medium blue, red white heart, greasy yellow, cobalt, white and brass. Forked tongues a...

Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A wonderful "No Face Doll", made by an unknown artist. The green wool dress is adorned with small glass beads on the front and back of...

Vintage Native American Plateau beaded flat bag. Bright blue background with floral and bald eagle design in center. Eagle is holding an American flag in its beak. Four corners are a...

Native American Sioux skull cracker club. With beaded wooden handle in colors of salmon, teal, blue, white, and yellow. Steatite head. In good condition for continued display in a So...

Native American Sioux Indian beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof design, beaded tabs and parfleche soles. Stunning geometric beaded designs done in colors of green, red, blue, and whi...

Native American Sioux saddle throw. Beaded on brain tanned elk hide and red stroud. Beadwork features a traditional "hourglass" design done in colors of blue, green, and white with s...

Arapaho beaded men’s moccasins of brain tanned deer skin with parfleche soles. Trunk piece, unused condition. Great display piece. Period: First quarte...

Funky lady beg beautifully made of colourful cluster of beads, with motifs of flower and leafs, on old velvet background. This bag was not made to store any items as you see in the ...

This piece is called a Kuba mask. It was made in Congo. Its a helmet and a mask. Its decorated with cloth, beads and shells. its nicely carved and would make a statement in your home...

Antique Native American Sioux turtle/lizard fetish. With blue background and colors of dark green, yellow, dark blue, and white checkerboard in center. Beaded legs and small hide loo...

Sioux fully beaded hide moccasins. Thread and sinew sewn. Beaded with colors of dark blue, red white heart, white, pea green, and greasy yellow. Remnants of yellow pigment, split ton...

Pair of Lakota Sioux beaded moccasins. Circa 1890. Buffalo hoof style, highly decorated, thread sewn and beaded hide with green, white, red and ...

NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED WATCH FOB WITH A STYLIZED FEDERAL EAGLE & SHIELD AND CROSSED AMERICAN FLAGS, circa 1915-1920’s Native American beaded pocket w...

This striking Bakongo standing figure from the Lower Congo region dates to the colonial period, circa 1890–1930. Carved in hardwood and retaining a deep, aged patina with traces of b...

A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and other unique items. Immerse yourself in the rich cul...

Cheyenne fully beaded moccasins. Red, yellow and blue on white background. Soft soled brain tanned hide. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Great Plai...

Omaha, possibly Sioux, fully beaded moccasins including soles. Red white hearts with double tab having tin cones and feather fluffs. Fully beaded moccasins were made as special gifts...

Region / Tribe: Kansas/ Nebraska border/ Otoe-Missouria circa 1891-1895 Material: Various cloths, glass beads, cotton thread, shell disk Dimension: Diameter 10 inches, height 2 3/...

Pair of beaded tanned deer skin high-top moccasins having beadwork running up the integral leggings, parfleche soles. Sinew sewn leggings, stitching to moccasins with thread. Beautif...

Blackfoot dress of red Stroud. Estimated 1920s. Beads on panels both sides carried over from 19th century. Period: 1920s Origin: Blackfoot Size: 40" x 40". Family Owned & Ope...

Sioux pictorial beaded tunic. Thread sewn and assembled using multiple hide panels. Beaded with 12 horses and 10 stars. Initials "C.S.C." Colors of deep red white hearts, various blu...

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon These colorful cache-sexe were worn for celebrations, rit...

Native American Sioux beaded teepee bag. Having beaded front, sides and top. Beadwork is mostly white with blue, yellow, red, and green forming traditional geometric design. Having t...

Native American Northern Plains skull cracker club. With banded beaded handle in colors of white, green, yellow, orange, and blue with polished and dyed red horn head. Great for disp...

Sioux Lakota beaded moccasins decorated with a geometric beaded design in white, navy and green on blue background. Bifurcated tabs terminating in two tin cones with red horsehair. B...

This is an outstanding set of authentic original beaded hide high-top / high-top moccasins with hard parfleche soles from the Sioux Native American Indians dating to circa 1880. The set shows stiff Indian tanned hide moccasins with hard parfleche rawhide soles and the tops being covered in period correct 1800’s glass trade seed beads that are sinew sewn in a traditional Buffalo track geometric pattern. The moccasins have a red ocher mineral pigment paint and are completely sinew rawhide sewn. The moccasins have sewn on high top / high-top leggings done in Indian tanned hide which is very stiff and has a sewn-on section at the top of Indian tanned Buffalo Bison hide...

Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya. One of a kind piece artifact , expertly hand beaded by the skillful Maasai people. This Bold and colorful necklace is worn among the Masai people of Kenya during weddings and special festivals. Colorful beadwork, each color bead represents a different aspect of the Maasai culture: Bravery, (red), Energy (blue), Purity (white), Nourishment (green), Warmth & Generosity (orange), Cycle of Life (yellow ), and Black represents the color of the people and daily struggles - their unity and harmony. Handmade Artifact wall decor Maasai Tribal colorful jewelry African necklace...

Exceptional pair of antique Eastern woodlands Native American hide moccasins, Possibly Seneca / Haudenosaunee, featuring finely beaded vamp panels, white edge beadwork, and striking...

Here is an exceptional piece, fresh from a vintage estate. This beautiful antique Native American doll has incredible presence and a fan...

Sioux moccasins with dragonflies. Fully beaded, including soles. Fully beaded moccasins were made as special gifts for elders, respected individuals, or during rites of passages for ...

Sioux fully beaded hide moccasins. Sinew sewn. Beaded with colors of pea green, red white heart, white, greasy yellow, and dark blue in buffalo hoof design. Brain tanned antelope hid...

Fully beaded Sioux patriotic moccasins. Greasy white background with eagles and US banners. Parfleche soles. "0 3 5" written in greasy yellows on green background both toes with init...

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanshi...

This beweled dressing mirror will make a wonderful addition to an eastern style room, with gold painted trim, jewels, and pressed tin, it is highly decorated and sits on four ball feet.

Blackfeet or crow split horn headdress collected by Ron Hall at Browning, Montana from grandson of Edward Axe (Blackfeet) who acquired from Jack B...

This rare and finely crafted mid-19th century Ojibwe powder horn, dating to around 1865, is an exceptional example of Eastern Woodlands Native American artistry. Originating from the...

Native American Nez Perce beaded belt pouch. With double American Flags and Crest on one side against sky blue background, and floral red rose motif on reverse on pink background. Be...

Native American Plateau Indian beaded cuffs. With beautiful floral beading on green trade cloth with brass tacks and red border. Floral beadwork has colors of red, pink, white, and o...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...

Genuine Native American Chippewa floral beaded bandolier bag with full size pocket. Intermediate panel beaded on black velvet. Matching shoulder s...

Sioux fully-beaded moccasins, with fully beaded soles. Fully beaded moccasins were made as special gifts for elders, respected individuals, or during rites of passages for events suc...