Northwest Coast Beaded Head Ring, Kwakwaka'wakw 'Kwakiutl', Late 19th Century

This stunning antique 19th-century Native American roach headdress, crafted by Plains Indian artisans, is a remarkable example of traditional tribal ar...

This antique 19th-century Crow beaded blanket strip is a stunning example of Plains Indian craftsmanship. Constructed from native tanned hide and adorned with glass trade beads and red stroud cloth (trade cloth), this piece features intricate beadwork in light blue, yellow, red, dark blue, and white beads arranged in geometric and bar designs. The strip is divided into four rectangular segments, with each segment separated by three round rosettes. Each rosette is beautifully beaded in pink, light blue, yellow, dark blue, and white beads, with hide suspensions in the center, adding both texture and movement to this decorative piece. The Crow people (Apsáalooke), meaning "Children of the Large Beaked Bird," are part of the Northern Plains Indian culture group. Historically, they lived in areas of present-day Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. The Great Plains region spans from southern Canada to the southern United States, covering modern states like Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. This beaded blanket strip is a rare and exceptional example of Crow Native American art...

Colorful Alaskan three figure winged totem. Carved and painted by Marlin Alphonse. Noted on back "purchased by Brad and Hazel Ritter on board Royal Princes, Sitka, Alaska 1986. His name heavily carved on back. PERIOD: 1986 ORIGIN: Alaska SIZE: 13"H x 12"W x 3 1/2"D Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American carvings & totems native American Indian native American totem poles n.

Rare Northwest coast Native whale rattle. Hollow carved cedar with internal seeds to create a rattle when shaken. Original paint.