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
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 Native American Objects
Materials
Other
1920s Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of miniature Penobscot snowshoes, decorated with red and green wool tufts. Sinew sewn. 11” x 7”, with brain-tanned thongs. Made for a child. Exceptional sinew work. Rare and col...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Navajo Child's Blanket
Located in Sharon, CT
An early blanket.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
$1,000
Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hopi Kwahu eagle katsina totem. Hand-molded terracotta painted with feathers, turquoise jewelry, beads, shells and other mixed media. Hospoa ro...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Hopi Mudheads and Kacharis Red Ribbon Prize
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mudhead and Kacharis by Lomayo Kanaya Hopi, second prize, Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial 2005. Three Kacharis in balloon basket with mudhead ballo...
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Early 2000s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Pottery
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...
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1910s Canadian Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
$9,900 / set
Navajo Teec Nos Pos Area Weaving 'Runner'
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Teec Nos Pos; bright. 5'1" x 10'4". Nice natural colors in creams and browns with geometric patterns. Very little if any wear.
Origin: Navajo, Sou...
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1940s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Seated figure with Thunderbird mask; carved yellow cedar, Thunderbird mask (eagle) depicted as head on a seated human body. Arms are dramatically open and outstretched. Large, richly detailed Thunderbird Mask, permanently attached with oblong eyes painted red, black and white. Edge decorated with dyed (red) spruce root as simulated mask harness over shoulders and across the chest. Dance apron; Seated figure wearing an apron of shredded cedar bark. Held on to figure at the waist with woven cedar string and abalone shell on button at back. Approximately 7" wide/long by 4" high. Bench; carved from cedar. Decorated on the back with bear face, outlined with inlaid red dyed spruce root. Ears, eyebrows and nose of inlaid abalone shell. Eyes of inlaid fossilized ivory...
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1920s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Circa 1900 Panamint Polychrome Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Panamint rectangular, finely woven, polychrome negative basket with geometric design, sides and bottom.
Period: Circa 1900
Origin: Panamint
Size: 6" x 4" x 2 1/2"
Family Owned & ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
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 Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This matched pair of Nuu-chah-nulth model poles each feature thunderbirds, wolves, lightning snakes and eagles. The poles are nearly identical and vary only in minute details and color choices. The thunderbirds...
Category
1920s Canadian Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
$8,800 / set
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...
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19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
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 Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Large 1930s Navajo Crystal Area Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo crystal area weaving, all naturals. Graphic, great natural colors. 5'5" x 8'7". Very little if any wear.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: circa 1930
Dimensions: 11'5" x 7'.
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Category
1930s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Navajo Transitional Pillow
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow. Handmade pillow with front made of checkered Navajo 1880's transitional weaving and dark leather. Backed with canvas. F...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Navajo Red Mesa Saddle Blanket/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Red mesa saddle blanket/floor weaving. Measures: 3'4" x 5'9". Geometric shapes with bright colors of orange, red, blacks, tans and browns. Great condition for age. Shows little if any use.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: circa 1920
Dimensions: 3'4" x 5'9".
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
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Navajo, Red Mesa, Native American Weavings...
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1920s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1880s American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
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" ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Willow
$1,500
Klamath Basketry Bottle with Lid
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Klamath basketry bottle. Finely woven basket in the shape of a bottle (not over a bottle) with a simple woven diamond pattern, "T" figures on rim and matching lid. Stunning display p...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
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:...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Milk and Eggs Navajo Double Saddle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo crystal banded pictorial with "Milk & Eggs" along with letters and numbers off of grocery boxes. Appears to have been used as a double saddle. Gre...
Category
1920s Vintage Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Maidu Basketry Gambling Cup
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maidu basketry gambling cup. Finely woven with stair step geometric design and humaoid figures.
Period: Last quater of the 19th century
Origin: California
Size: 4 1/2" x 5".
Fami...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Reed
Native American native american objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Native American native american objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage native american objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Native American native american objects 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 native american objects, popular names associated with this style include Native American Art, Navajo, Sioux Indian Art, and Plateau 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 native american objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $85,000 while the average work can sell for $3,250.