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Native American Objects For Sale
Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins
Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

Located in London, GB

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...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase
Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful geometric patterned and designed hand painted and glazed Native American large earthenware jar/vase/pot made by the Shipibo-Conibo people, an indigenous people along the ...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Paint

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair
Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing bronze & painted Indian chief bookends.These heavy bronze bookends are in fine condition.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving
Large Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving

Large Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving

By Navajo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Navajo Indian weaving large area rug or weaving in a geometric eye dazzler pattern.Such an early weaving and in fine condition,This is a larger rug or weaving that measures 5....

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1890s American Adirondack Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Native American Indian Signed Acoma Pueblo Southwest Pottery Beetle Bug Bowl
Native American Indian Signed Acoma Pueblo Southwest Pottery Beetle Bug Bowl

Native American Indian Signed Acoma Pueblo Southwest Pottery Beetle Bug Bowl

By Acoma

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful if not a little oddly strange Indigenous Native American Southwest Acoma Pueblo of New Mexico bowl featuring a wonderful hand painted beetle/bug/insect motif. The bowl...

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint

Native American Indian Southwest Navajo Large Handwoven Coil Wedding Basket
Native American Indian Southwest Navajo Large Handwoven Coil Wedding Basket

Native American Indian Southwest Navajo Large Handwoven Coil Wedding Basket

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful designed, quite large rounded coil basket by the Indigenous Southwestern Native American Navajo Tribe. Originally presented and used in a traditional tribal wedding cerem...

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief

Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Native American Objects

Materials

Opal

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Native America and a collection dating to 1951, comes this unique old hand carved stone human effigy pipe figure idol , likely Hopewell culture with its bun head and ear spool...

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Sitting Bull Signed Native American Indian Cabinet-Card Portrait Photograph
Sitting Bull Signed Native American Indian Cabinet-Card Portrait Photograph

Sitting Bull Signed Native American Indian Cabinet-Card Portrait Photograph

Located in Studio City, CA

A very desirable and quite rare signed photograph/cabinet-card portrait of renowned Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man Chief Sitting Bull (circa 1831-1890) - perhaps the most famed and r...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Blue Turquoise Concho Belt 1950
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Blue Turquoise Concho Belt 1950

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Blue Turquoise Concho Belt 1950

By Navajo

Located in Portland, OR

A very good Vintage sterling silver & blue turquoise Native American Navajo Concho belt, circa 1950. This very attractive Navajo belt is made up of oval silver discs with tooled & pr...

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1950s American Native American Vintage Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Vintage Native American Navajo Cuff bracelet Silver Turquoise
Fine Vintage Native American Navajo Cuff bracelet Silver Turquoise

Fine Vintage Native American Navajo Cuff bracelet Silver Turquoise

Located in London, GB

A Fine Vintage Native American Navajo bracelet Silver Turquoise jewellery A fine quality elegant slender bracelet with turquoise and coral with floral silver embellishments at the ...

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20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

Fine 1930s Navajo Old pawn silver turquoise ring Native American Jewelry
Fine 1930s Navajo Old pawn silver turquoise ring Native American Jewelry

Fine 1930s Navajo Old pawn silver turquoise ring Native American Jewelry

Located in London, GB

Fine 1930s Navajo Old pawn silver turquoise ring Native American Jewelry Early Native American old pawn Navajo Ring with snake detail Circa 1930 and earlier. Hand-cut bezel, thick...

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20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of Gold Mexican Indian Weaving Pillows
Pair of Gold Mexican Indian Weaving Pillows

Pair of Gold Mexican Indian Weaving Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair Beautiful Gold Mexican Indian weaving pillows. Gold Linen Backing with Zippered Casing. Feather and Down Inserts.

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20th Century North American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool, Linen, Down, Feathers

Native American Navajo Yei Yeibichai Handwoven Pictorial Wool Rug Blanket
Native American Navajo Yei Yeibichai Handwoven Pictorial Wool Rug Blanket

Native American Navajo Yei Yeibichai Handwoven Pictorial Wool Rug Blanket

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed and colored, intricately woven Navajo Yei pictorial rug/blanket/wall hanging featuring three Navajo dancers portraying a Yei (Yeibichai) characters. Yei is the Navajo name for benevolent, holy beings who possess supernatural healing powers. From a Los Angeles, Southern California Native American...

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Indian Made Pueblo Drum
Indian Made Pueblo Drum

Indian Made Pueblo Drum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .

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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure
Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure

Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure

Located in South Burlington, VT

Pre-Columbian style , Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians This is a finely carved Taino Cacique Chief's hand carved hard wood figure- a superb ancestor style ceremonial...

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20th Century American Pre-Columbian Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow
19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow

19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C amazing Navajo Indian weaving bolster large pillow in the storm pattern. The backing is in homespun linen and down & feather fill.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Mexican Indian Horse Weaving Pillows
Mexican Indian Horse Weaving Pillows

Mexican Indian Horse Weaving Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mexican Indian weaving horse pillows with a weaving on the reverse of pillows.The over size horse pillows are from a larger weaving.The inserts are down & feather fill. Sold as a pair.

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Columbia River Massive  Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar
Columbia River Massive  Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar

Columbia River Massive Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Native America's Northwest Columbia River area comes this substantial and unique ancient hand carved basalt stone ceremonial bowl or mortar possessing nine (9) human like heads within a circular double band, Columbia River. It comes from a private Colorado collection. The stone hand carved from a large basalt...

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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Primitive Antique Native American Indigenous Stone Effigy Creature Sculpture
Primitive Antique Native American Indigenous Stone Effigy Creature Sculpture

Primitive Antique Native American Indigenous Stone Effigy Creature Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

An interesting and rather unusual indigenous native North or Central/South American (Mesoamerican) primitive stone carved (steatite or soapstone) mythical creature figure. We are no...

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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian
Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian

Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian

By Samuel Anderson Robb

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An impressive early 20th-century carved and polychrome painted cigar store Indian standing approximately 6 feet tall to the tip of the feathers. The base features replacement boards—...

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1920s Folk Art Vintage Native American Objects

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

20Thc Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
20Thc Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair

20Thc Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Navajo Indian weaving pillows with soft linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.

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20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Native North American Indian Indigenous Southwest Navajo or Yokuts Woven Basket
Native North American Indian Indigenous Southwest Navajo or Yokuts Woven Basket

Native North American Indian Indigenous Southwest Navajo or Yokuts Woven Basket

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully designed/decorated and executed Native North American Indian hand woven oval shaped basket made of natural organic materials/fibers. The piece is quite a st...

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1978 Inuit Joe Sikvayugak Baleen and Carved Bone Basket
1978 Inuit Joe Sikvayugak Baleen and Carved Bone Basket

1978 Inuit Joe Sikvayugak Baleen and Carved Bone Basket

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful hand made basket by the Inuit master Joe Sikvayugak of Barrow Alaska. It is signed and dated on the interior 1978. It is crafted of Baleen and Bone. It is in good condit...

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1970s American Vintage Native American Objects

Materials

Bone, Natural Fiber

Early Geometric Pima Indian Basket
Early Geometric Pima Indian Basket

Early Geometric Pima Indian Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine and very early Pima American Indian hand woven basket is in fine as found condition. This wonderful basket has a nice aged patina and has come from a private American Indian collection.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Hemp

Early 20th Century Acoma Pueblo Pottery Olla
Early 20th Century Acoma Pueblo Pottery Olla

Early 20th Century Acoma Pueblo Pottery Olla

By Navajo

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very fine Acoma Pueblo, early 20th century polychrome Olla. Painted dark brown and orange design on a white ground, with large areas fired gray. Shrinka...

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Early 20th Century Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Clay

Early Brown Navajo Weaving Pillows -Pair
Early Brown Navajo Weaving Pillows -Pair

Early Brown Navajo Weaving Pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic early 20thc Navajo Indian saddle blanket pillows with mohair backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.Sold as a pair.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Red & White Hawaiian Quilt
Red & White Hawaiian Quilt

Red & White Hawaiian Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Hawaiian red & white applique quilt in fine condition.This quilt has fine echo quilting and fine stitching. The applique is quite geometric.

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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Native American Objects

Materials

Cotton

Elva Nampeyo Signed Native American Indian Hopi Tewa Pueblo Pottery Bowl Vase
Elva Nampeyo Signed Native American Indian Hopi Tewa Pueblo Pottery Bowl Vase

Elva Nampeyo Signed Native American Indian Hopi Tewa Pueblo Pottery Bowl Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed, large, hand-crafted Hopi-Tewa Pueblo/Hopi First Mesa pottery bowl by famed Native American potter/artist Elva Nampeyo (1926–1985) (also known as Elva Tewaguna...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Pottery

Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows-Pair
Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows-Pair

Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows-Pair

By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket stripped pillows are in fine condition and have suede backings.Down & feather fill.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Wool

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Ray Williams, circa 1960s. Ray Williams was the son of famed carver Sam Williams who started car...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow
Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow

Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20Thc Navajo Indian weaving stripped pillow.The backing is in a linen backing.

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20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zuni Inlaid and Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Set
Vintage Zuni Inlaid and Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Set

Vintage Zuni Inlaid and Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary example of a vintage Zuni inlaid and sterling silver ranger buckle set, circa 1970s. This collectable Zuni set is inlaid with turquoise, jet, Mother-of-Pearl, spiny...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Fine Vintage silver Turquoise Cuff bracelet ethnographic tribal jewellery
Fine Vintage silver Turquoise Cuff bracelet ethnographic tribal jewellery

Fine Vintage silver Turquoise Cuff bracelet ethnographic tribal jewellery

Located in London, GB

Fine Indian Vintage silver Turquoise Cuff bracelet ethnographic tribal jewellery A vintage silver Cuff bracelet with multiple Turquoise cabochons High grade silver

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20th Century Indian Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle. Great condition.

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20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

Vallo Native American Vintage Acoma Vase Earthenware Clay Vase Brown White Beige
Vallo Native American Vintage Acoma Vase Earthenware Clay Vase Brown White Beige

Vallo Native American Vintage Acoma Vase Earthenware Clay Vase Brown White Beige

By Native American Art, Acoma

Located in Miami, FL

We offer a stunning Earthenware clay fired pottery vase in hues of brown and white in the style of Nemadji. Each piece is coil built and painted with clay slips and bee-weed. An ama...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Papago hand Woven Basket
Papago hand Woven Basket

Papago hand Woven Basket

By Native American Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine Native American Papago Indian basket with a handle is in fine condition and has a wonderful geometric pattern.

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Native American Objects

Materials

Hemp

Hand Woven Mixtec Mexican Colourful Wool Serape Blanket
Hand Woven Mixtec Mexican Colourful Wool Serape Blanket

Hand Woven Mixtec Mexican Colourful Wool Serape Blanket

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven wool serape blanket from the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico with traditional Mixtec symbols, circa 1950s.  

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Located in London, GB

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with US flag design probably Cree Period Early 20th century  

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Willow

Inuit Indigenous Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
Inuit Indigenous Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture

Inuit Indigenous Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Signed ("E.Y.") and numbered/dat...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Ethnic Design- Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, North west Coast People, Alaska
Ethnic Design- Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, North west Coast People, Alaska

Ethnic Design- Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, North west Coast People, Alaska

Located in Leuven , BE

Totem poles are intricately carved and painted sculptures with designs holding spiritual significance for particular families, clans, or tribes. Some were created to offer protection...

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20th Century Canadian Native American Objects

Materials

Bone

Pair of Beautiful Early Geometric Navajo Pillows
Pair of Beautiful Early Geometric Navajo Pillows

Pair of Beautiful Early Geometric Navajo Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of beautiful early geometric Navajo pillows. Soft colors of ivory, taupe, beige and pink. Down and feather inserts. Zippered casing.

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20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

20th C Papago Indian Baskets Set of 3
20th C Papago Indian Baskets Set of 3

20th C Papago Indian Baskets Set of 3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measurements are as follows - Measures: Large basket - 9.25 x 5.5 Medium Basket - 6.5x3.5 Small basket - 2.5x4.5.

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20th Century Native American Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

19th-Century Salish Plateau Moccasins with Appliquéd Heart & Foliate Motifs
19th-Century Salish Plateau Moccasins with Appliquéd Heart & Foliate Motifs

19th-Century Salish Plateau Moccasins with Appliquéd Heart & Foliate Motifs

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Step back to the 19th century with this exceptional pair of antique moccasins attributed to the Salish (Flathead) peoples of the Plateau region, circa 1880. Expertly handcrafted from...

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1880s American Native American Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Thread

Yoly Ledezma Signed Native American Pueblo Mata Ortiz Casas Grandes Pottery Vase
Yoly Ledezma Signed Native American Pueblo Mata Ortiz Casas Grandes Pottery Vase

Yoly Ledezma Signed Native American Pueblo Mata Ortiz Casas Grandes Pottery Vase

By Mata Ortiz

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful designed, shaped and decorated ceramic vase by Ingenious Southwest Native American potter Yolanda (Yoly/Yolly) Ledezma of Casas Grandes Pottery in Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua,...

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20th Century Mexican Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Pottery

Chinle Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Chinle Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair

Chinle Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinle Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows - pair. Feather and down inserts. Zippered shams.

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20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows-Pair
Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows-Pair

Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows-Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Saddle blanket Navajo Indian weaving pillows with linen backing. The inserts are down & feather fill.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow

Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very simple geometric pattern Indian weaving bolster pillow. The backing is a black cotton linen. The condition is very good.

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Mid-19th Century American Navajo Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi culture 900 AD All stone carvings from America's Prehistoric southwest are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. So examples of stone carvings from the Anasazi culture (circa 900–1300 AD) are rare especially human forms which are the rarest and some consider most desirable. This pallet is likely unique. The distinguishing characteristic of our paint pallet from the Anasazi culture is its creation from red sandstone- a material that was not used by the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. Dimensions: 9.25 inches tall, 4.87 inches wide Quality: it exhibits no less than seven distinct pigment colors on the surface. The obverse has a distinctive head with three dimensional eyes and nose; there are four horizontal bands of color: red, white, dark red/white and black. The center of the pallet has a distinctive white pigment and the border is executed in both red and black. There are two well-defined legs, one red and the other black, which terminate in distinctive feet. On the reverse we find in the center seven clearly defined concentric painted rings, each a different color. Provenance: old New England collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Native...

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Yupik Yup'ik Native American Alaska Carved Polychrome Wood Anthropomorphic Mask
Yupik Yup'ik Native American Alaska Carved Polychrome Wood Anthropomorphic Mask

Yupik Yup'ik Native American Alaska Carved Polychrome Wood Anthropomorphic Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic and somewhat playful mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people of South-Western & South Central Alaska. The Yup'ik people, who are related to the Inuit peoples, have a long history of ceremonial mask making. Yup'ik masks were originally and specifically designed by Shamans and made to be worn by these spiritual leaders in Winter tribal dances and sacred ceremonies. Traditionally, the masks were destroyed or discarded after use in these ceremonies. Very few of these masks survived. After Christian contact in the late 19th century, masked dancing was suppressed and the tradition all but died out. As more outsiders settled in Alaska at the turn of the century, masks were made by the Yup'ik people to sell or trade for necessary goods. It is likely that this mask was created some years later for this purpose. In the 20th century, Yup'ik mask had a profound influence on many renowned surrealist artists including, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Leonora Carrington, Victor Brauner, and most notably Andre Breton who was an avid collector of Yup'ik masks. This fantastic anthropomorphic mask is carved of lighter wood, hand painted and decorated with pigment, and held together with natural fiber. The mask seems to represent some sort of smiling, benevolent spirit or character with its four eyes, bird beak, and cat-like ears. The mask is from a French collection. We were told that this mask, as well as others in the collection we have listed, was acquired originally in the 1950s-1960s in Alaska and the Yukon territory in Canada but as we have no way to verify or authenticate this. Please note we are listing the masks as decorative and not as actual tribal artifacts...

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20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood, Paint

19th-Century Kiowa-Apache Beaded Hide Bag with Geometric Motifs, Plains Art
19th-Century Kiowa-Apache Beaded Hide Bag with Geometric Motifs, Plains Art

19th-Century Kiowa-Apache Beaded Hide Bag with Geometric Motifs, Plains Art

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This rare and beautifully preserved 19th-century Kiowa-Apache hide bag is an exceptional example of Plains Native American artistry and craftsmanship. Expertly hand-stitched from nat...

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19th Century American Native American Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD
American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD

American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Native American Human Effigy female statue, Holliston Mills Site, Tennessee , sandstone, circa 1000 AD Dimensions: 11.75 inches tall and 3.75 inches width 5.75 diameter All stone carvings from America's Prehistoric past are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the far western Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. This sculpture is unique. Quality: fine original condition with varigated patina as found. Notice the detail of the carved ear spools...

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Native American Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole
Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole

Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole

$400Sale Price|20% Off

Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice hand carved and painted wood totem pole, circa 1970s. The totem stands and 26" H with a 16.5" wingspan and is in excellent condition for its age...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Native American Great Lakes Gun Stock Club
19th Century Native American Great Lakes Gun Stock Club

19th Century Native American Great Lakes Gun Stock Club

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Well tacked Great Lakes gun stock club with tapering hexagonal point. Recessed hand grip and shaft, profusely decorated with a pattern of pewter head iron nails forming zig zag, circ...

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

Materials

Metal

Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo Blackware Jar, Hand-Coiled Feather Motif
Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo Blackware Jar, Hand-Coiled Feather Motif

Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo Blackware Jar, Hand-Coiled Feather Motif

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This exquisite blackware jar is a masterwork by renowned San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Martinez (1887–1980), celebrated for pioneering the iconic black-on-black pottery technique...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique and Vintage Native American Objects

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.