Native American Native American Objects
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
Vintage Large Navajo Area Rug, Southwestern Red, Brown, White, Gray, circa 1930s
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
Large vintage Navajo Area Rug weaving from the Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Arizona (Southwestern United States). Woven of native hand-spun woo...
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1930s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Haida-Style Totem Pole By Tsimshian Artist Moses Alexcee
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Moses Alexcee was a prolific Tsimshian maker from Prince Rupert who frequently carved for William Webber, the owner of the iconic Thunderbird Scenery Shop in Vancouver, BC. Alexcee often carved Tsimshian-style models of Haida totem...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Navajo Burntwater Weaving by Linda Nelson
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Burntwater weaving by Linda Nelson. Linda is a weaver in her 50s from Arizona. She is one of the finest of all Burntwater weavers. She dyes all her own yarn and is famous for ...
Category
2010s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Pair of Navajo Indian Striped Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vibrant yet simple striped pattern Indian weaving saddle blanket pillows. Sold as a pair. Great condition.
Category
1930s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wool
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 Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Salish Carved Cedar TOTEM
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Salish TOTEM depicting a human wearing a potlatch hat perched between the ears of an eagle at top, a human face in relief for the birds eyes, a small humanoid/bird figure standing at...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Pueblo Indian Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polychrome Pueblo drum. From a private New York State historical society.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century.
Origin: New York
Size: 6" D x 6" H
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19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sometimes categorized as the fourth-phase chief blanket, this wonderful piece of Navajo textile art is well preserved and can be dated to 1890-1910. Wov...
Category
1890s American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Zuni Inlay Large Knife Dancer Bolo, Vintage
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful handcrafted Zuni Bolo tie. Natural stones set in sterling.
No mark is seen, circa 1940s.
Black leather tie is included with sterling tips.
This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chippewa fully beaded bandolier bag with full size pocket, floral beading on intermediate panel and delicate edge beading and faceted bead drops. ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
19th Century Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes. Extra-large; Penobscot, museum quality.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Northeast - Penobscot, Native American
SIZE: 3' x 21 1...
Category
19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Edward S. Curtis Original Signed and Stamped Silver Toned Platinum Print, 1906
Located in Studio City, CA
An original platinum print on textured paper by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis titled "The Piki Maker"
The print is hand-signed in ink, blind-stamped with Curtis' embos...
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Paper
1920s Native American Bear Paw Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American bear paw snowshoes with tassels and black bear silhouettes. Early 20th Century excellent sample complete with yellow and fluffs on...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant classic 1920's sterling silver & turquoise squash blossom necklace.
The squash blossom necklace features a double strand of Navajo sterling silver beads, strung on co...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Native American Sioux Catlinite T Pipe
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux catlinite T pipe with fluted base and top. Has been smoked, with original stem. Collected by Charles Graves, Indian agent in 1928, South Dakota. Authentic.
Period: First quart...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Circa 1900 Salish Totem
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This old model Salish pole dates to around 1900 and was sold out of the Hudson Bay Fur Trading Co. in Seattle, WA. The pole depicts an inverted killer whale, although the identities of the other figures are unclear. There is a formline human face in profile carved in relief and painted on the front of the base. A rather unusual feature of this pole is the inlaid glass beads in the eyes of the figures and blowhole of the whale. Early model poles sometimes incorporated new, non-traditional materials into their work. A highly unusual and early pole. Northwest Coast cedar totem with original Hudson Bay sticker. Patinated with cabin smoke. 15"
PERIOD: Circa 1900
ORIGIN: Northwest Coast
SIZE: 15"
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Totems...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
13' Vancouver Island TOTEM by Don Colp 158"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
13'2" totem by Don Colp. Inside or outside. Born in Alberta, Canada in 1932, Don Colp grew up on a farm with his parents and four younger brothers. Growing up...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Large Coushatta Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor on top. This basket is attributed to Elssa (LC). Made from longleaf pine needles native to the state stitched with raffia on the sides. The lid with rounded knob is decorated with multiple pine cones and green raffia pine needles. This beautifully shaped basket is a masterpiece with its tight weave and snugly fitting lid, hallmarks of a skilled maker. 10 1/2"D x 11 1/4"H
The Coushatta Tribe first entered documented history...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Pine
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 Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Native American Navajo Yei Weaving
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian single Yei rug weaving. In great original condition. Portrays single yei figure in center with feathered arrow designs going up either side. On top and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Nez Perce Saddle Throw
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Highly decorated Nez Perce saddle throw on brain tanned elk hide. 50” plus 30” fringe, both ends. Heavy bull hide. Similar, but not matching, 12" beaded panels on each side. Second time around. 24" war...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
19th Century Native Nez Perce Beaded Martingale
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early designed beaded Nez Perce martingale. Constructed stroud applied to canvas with beaded panels of hourglass and diamond motifs. Split tab and brass bell suspensions. Stunning pi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
19th Century Hand Carved Bark Canoe Bailer
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century hand-carved bark canoe bailer from Minnesota. Fur trade era.
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Minnnesota
size: 9" x 6" x 5"
Family Owned & Oper...
Category
19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Native Apache Beaded Strike-a-light Pouch
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache beaded strike-a-light. Fully beaded both sides. Red ochre covered with double tin cone drops. Blue padre bead handle and chain drops from flap. 4" x...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
1950s Native American Bear Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American fisher hand woven snowshoes with colored tassels and black bear silhouettes.
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Maine, United States
SIZE: 51"L x 13"W
Family Owned & ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Blackfeet or crow split horn headdress collected by Ron Hall at Browning, Montana from grandson of Edward Axe (Blackfeet) who acquired from Jack B...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads, Feathers
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"...
Category
1910s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
1880s Navajo Pictorial Germantown Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo pictorial Germantown with arrows, whirling logs and either "S's", "5s" or "2s". A few minor stains but not distracting. 5'4" x 7'2". Great conditio...
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1880s American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century Assiniboine Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine native Assiniboine fully beaded bandolier bag with full pocket. Floral and leaf design with green bugle bead drops ending in pompoms. Full...
Category
1890s American Antique Native American Native American Objects
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Reed
Sterling Silver "Home Dancer" Kachina by Navajo Silversmith Jeffery Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HOME DANCER KACHINA, 1974
Sterling Silver hand sculpted "Home Dancer" Kachina statuette by renown Navajo silversmith Jeffery Castillo (1949 - )
The "Home Dancer" measures 4.75 inch...
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1970s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chippewa bandolier bag with a pocket. Unique outer edging around center bag with bugle beads, and white and red bugle beads ending in white tuffs at bottom. Matching shoulder straps having bugle beads and green fringe at divide. Nice and visual vintage piece of Native American...
Category
1890s American Antique Native American Native American Objects
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 Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This pair of colorful larger Nuu-chah-nulth model totem poles were likely made for a curio shop in Seattle or Victoria sometime around 1915. The poles...
Category
1910s Canadian Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
10 foot Navajo Crystal Runner/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Navajo Crystal runner with birds, bow and arrows and eagle feathers. Several different red dye lots, some fading, both sides the same. 4'4" x 10'10...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
"Juan Concho" Gold Tone by Carl Moon
By Carl Moon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Juan Concho" gold tone photograph signed by Carl Moon; 8" x 10". Published "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe on page 144. This piece is in the original frame; was displayed in Carl Moon's studio and passed to his son and daughter where purchased. A copy of the book "In Search of the Wild Indian" comes with; rare and exceptional.
S OF CARL MOON
1903 to 1914
MS 285
Collection Guide
Born in Wilmington, Ohio, Carl E. Moon learned his craft as an apprentice to a photography studio. He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened his own studio, and made pictorial studies of Indians in the region. Between 1907 to 1914, he worked for Fred Harvey...
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1910s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath, Native American Plains Indian, Circa 1870
By Crow
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Crow beaded knife sheath, dating from circa 1870, is a remarkable example of Native American craftsmanship from the Classic Period (Pre-Reser...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Authentic 19th Century Lakota Sioux Child's Bonnet
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Authentic and genuine 19th Century Lakota Sioux fully beaded child's bonnet. Sinew sewn with cotton calico (flour sack) lining. Made for own use. Very few made, and fewer survived. B...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cotton, Beads
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 Native American Objects
Materials
Other
1920s Navajo Crystal/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Crystal area weaving with stylized feathers on sides, "T" on each end, five borders. Very graphic. 5'5" x 8'7". Very little if any wear.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: Cir...
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1920s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Native American Plateau Beaded Belt Strip
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very nice fully beaded Plateau belt on saddle leather. Note: all back stitches go through. Colors of greasy yellow, red, white, and blue on leather.
Period: Early 20th Century
Orig...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
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...
Category
1910s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Reed
Sioux Three-Piece Pipe with Man Effigy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pawnee/Sioux man figure pipe, with three-piece hand-carved spooled Catlinite stem; over 36". Important museum/ investment quality.
Period: First half of the 19th century
Origin: Pa...
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Early 19th Century Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Vintage Inuit Beaded Belt, Signed, Canada, circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Inuit beaded belt - hand sewn - combination of black and multi-color opaque and semi-translucent beads - white metal buckle - one fixed belt loop...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
7 Foot 1920s Navajo Ganado/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo nine panel Ganado area weaving. 7’11” x 14’. Beautiful and bright reds, creams and browns with geometric patterns. Very little if any wear.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period:...
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1920s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Pima Basket, 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pima basket
1890
Willow and Devil's Claw
Measures: 6.25 inches Height. x 17 inches in Diameter
This large example of a coiled Pima basket dates from 1890.
The basket appear...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Willow
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 Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow pair. Handmade pillows with front made of Navajo 1880's transitional weaving. Backed with canvas. Featuring natural dyed...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Navajo Eye Dazzler Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo eye dazzler Indian weaving pillow. Feather and down insert and zippered insert.
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot
Sierra Tarahumara Mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico
1970s
Low fire clay.
19.50 inches H. x 24.50 inches in Diameter
A large vintage example of...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Clay
Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow pair. Handmade pillows with front made of Navajo 1880's transitional weaving. Backed with canvas. Featuring natural dyed...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Streak of Lighting Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fantastic and detailed weaving pillows are in great as found condition. We are selling them in pairs at 950 a pair. The backings are in brown and tan cotton linen.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Navajo Transitional Pillow
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow. Handmade pillow with front made of brown and black leather with strip of Navajo 1880's transitional weaving down center...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool, Leather
Ute Sheep Horn Spoon, circa 1870
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ute sheep horn spoon with old tag “Ute, Pine River, Battle, Ex. Cottchall Collection. Collected 1870.” Brain tanned with blue and white beading on top.
Per...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Horn
Navajo Crystal Area Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Crystal. Banded in geometrics. Soft muted colors. Great for floor or wall.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: circa 1930s
Dimensions: 32" x 47".
Family Owned & Operated
Cis...
Category
1930s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Native American native american objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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