Native American Folk Art
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
19th Century Blackfeet Fighting Dag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Blackfeet fighting dag native made with blade from a wagon wheel or barrel rim. Blade goes full length of handle and protrudes 8 1/4". Much patina from use. Fastened with nail rivets...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Navajo Picture Writing On Muslin, Two Humpback Yeis with Two Bat Guardians
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unknown Navajo Medicine Man
Navajo picture writing on muslin
Two Humpback Yeis With Two Bat Guardians
Muslin, mineral pigments, sand
Navajo Medicine Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Yei Navajo Indian Weaving Large Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving Yei pillow with cotton linen pillow.This large pillow is down & feather fill.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Southwestern Kilim Rug, Native American Rug/Blanket
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Southwestern Kilim Rug
Bright and beautiful reds, creams, blues, greens, orange and browns with geometric patterns. Very little wear except to the fringes.
This vintage Sou...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Northern Plains Gun Stock Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gunstock club with carved and painted feather carvings at top, lines with red paint, 4" blade, original trade point. A real weapon of tiger maple. Except...
Category
19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Maple
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Cochiti drum with sides painted in red, white and blue with black stripes. Made of wood and hide.
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: So...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Authentic Plateau Fully Beaded Flat Bag, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Bright, fully beaded Plateau flat bag with floral design on white background. Red stroud edged and backed, flour sac lining. Interesting that there ar...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Native American Commanche Decorative Ceramic Trinket Dish by Clyde L. Otipoby
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A one-of-a-kind hand-made ceramic trinket dish by Native American artist Clyde L. Otipoby. At first glance, this piece reminded us of an oyster. I...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Felt, Paint
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Blood Orange
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Historic Pueblo Pottery Dough Bowl, Tesuque Pueblo, Circa 1875-1900
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional antique Pueblo pottery dough bowl, dating from circa 1875-1900, is a stunning piece of Southwestern Native American craftsmanship. Handcrafted by a skilled potter fr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Native American Navajo Antique Vintage Geometric Handwoven Wool Rug Blanket
Located in Studio City, CA
An intricately woven Native American Navajo rug featuring beautiful coloring and repeating geometric patterns for which the Navajo tribe is famed. In fantastic original vintage condition.
From a Los Angeles collection of Native American artifacts...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pomo Coiled and Feather Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pomo Tribal Group
Northwestern California
1910 - 1920
Willow, woven fibers, Mallard Duck feathers, Meadowlark feathers, and Quail topknot feathers.
California Indian baskets are often considered the best in North America, and Pomo baskets...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Small Navajo Rug/ Granado, AZ
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yellow and Tan Rug measuring 34.5 x 19". Bought at Hubbell Trading Post, Granado AZ. In very good condition. Always hung on a wall, so in great shape!
Category
1990s American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Geometric Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow. feather and Down Insert.
Category
20th Century Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of Native American Rawhide Pom Pom Snowshoes, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A great set of Native American Indian pom pom snowshoes with the traditional bent wood form with woven rawhide feet supports.
From a larger collection of Native American artifacts...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Thomas B. Maracle Indigenous Canadian Mohawk Stone Carving or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Indigenous North American stone carving was done by Thomas B. Maracle of the Mohawk Nation in circa 1985 in his signature Indigenous Folk Art...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Antique Plains Tobacco Bag, Beaded & Quilled, Classic Period, Circa 1850-1880
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional Plains tobacco bag, dating from circa 1850-1880, is a beautiful example of Native American craftsmanship from the Northern Plains. Made from native-tanned elk or buc...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Hand Carved Folk Art Soapstone Indian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Carved Folk Art soapstone Indian.
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Cochiti painted drum with painted ends, turquoise painted sides made of Hereford hide.
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: Southwest, Cochiti
Size: 11"D x 15"H
Fa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Navajo Picture Writing on Muslin, Four Corn Maidens with Four Lizard Guardians
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unknown
Navajo picture writing on muslin
Four corn maidens with four lizard guardians
Muslin, mineral pigments, sand.
Navajo Medicine Man active 1947 -...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Navajo Regional Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An antique Navajo rug from southwest America distinguished by an allover pattern of cruciform elements on a soft grey background. Rugs if this type have been collected for their auth...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mexican Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meixcan Indian Weaving Bolster pillows - pair. Feather and down inserts and zippered shams.
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow. Zippered sham. Feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Indian weaving pillow. Zippered sham. Feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Beige, Gray, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Faceted Beads; Arapaho/Sioux dress on brain-tanned buffalo. Simple four color design; was probably the first dress made after quilling. Stars on dress, and...
Category
1870s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Pawnee Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1850-1870
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pawnee pipe tomahawk. File burnt and tacked with remnants of yellow paint over entire shaft. Exhibited in the Wichita Falls Museum 1967, Maryland Academy of Art and Science 1969, Flo...
Category
1850s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Northwest Coast Native American Killer Whale Orca Mask, Wood, Red & Black Design
Located in Denver, CO
This intricately carved wooden mask hails from the Pacific Northwest Coast, showcasing a striking Native American Killer Whale (Orca) motif. Expertly crafted, the mask features bold ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Pictorial 1920s Pima Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pictorial Pima having eight horses – four with riders. Made of willow and Devil's Claw. The Pima Indians, Akimel O'odham, are known for their fine Indian baskets. Pima Indian basket ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Willow
Native American Navajo Handwoven Wool Geometric Rug Mat
Located in Studio City, CA
A nicely woven wool mat/rug in a geometric pattern which the Navajo tribe is famed for. In fantastic vintage condition. Originally acquired some years ago and placed in storage for good keeping. From a large collection of Native American artifacts...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor (1851-1934). Neah Bay, Washington. This monumental pole is a significant piece of Northwest Coast art and Seattle history that was previously owned by Joseph Edward “Daddy” Standley, the founder of the iconic Ye Olde Curiosity Shop in Seattle, Washington. The pole was displayed for years on the grounds of Standley’s “TOTEM Place” estate in West Seattle, across the bay from his iconic ethnographic art and curio shop on the Seattle Waterfront. So popular amongst tourists was the TOTEM Place estate grounds, that the Southwest Seattle Historical Society has stated that “for decades... it was a place where tour buses stopped, and flashbulbs popped. It probably was the most gawked-at, talked-about residence in West Seattle.”
This pole was even featured in situ at Standley’s West Seattle home on a postcard that was sold to visitors through Ye Olde Curiosity Shop. While there are multitudes of model poles and other artifacts available to collectors that were sold as souvenirs from Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, objects that were actually owned by Standley are virtually unknown in the art market. The vast majority of objects that Standley esteemed and considered his private collection have remained with his family and descendants and are on permanent display in the store.
Among the objects owned by Standley to make their way into the Smithsonian was a Spirit Canoe sculpture by Makah master carver Young Doctor (1851-1934), the likely carver of this pole. It would appear that Standley and Young Doctor had a good working relationship as a number of pieces, including this TOTEM, an elaborate transformation mask, the aforementioned Spirit Canoe model at NMAI, and a full model set of a Makah whaling crew and canoe were made for Standley by the artist. This large-scale TOTEM pole is an exceptional example of turn-of-the-20th-century Northwest Coast carving...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
Fantastic Large Mexican Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mexican Indian Weaving Pillow. This Pillow is beautiful. Nice Quality Linen Backing and zippered casing. Feather and down Insert.
Category
20th Century Mexican Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Massive Pair Native Salish Carved Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Salish Native American totem poles. Both identical. Carved as a thunderbird with spread rings separately carved and attached perched on the head of a human over a sea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
Vibrant Double T's Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a real good and very unusual double T's Navajo Indian weaving pillow. The vibrant cherry red and brown weaving is in wonderful condition. The backing is in a chocolate brown ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Indian weaving pillow with a brown cotton linen backing. These wonderful handwoven pillows are available as one or a pair. The inserts are down and feather fill.
Category
1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Boy Crouched and Resting Figurine or Sculpture
By Lladro
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large hand painted porcelain figurine was made by the renowned Llladro company of Spain in circa 1985. The figurine depicts a young Inuit boy crouched with his head in his ...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Geometric Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large eye dazzler bolster pillow has a black cotton linen backing. This brown and grey with black trim eye dazzler is in good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Boy and Girl Affectionately Embracing Figurine
By Lladro
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large hand painted porcelain figurine was made by the renowned Llladro company of Spain in circa 1985. The figurine depicts a young Inuit boy and girl affectionately embrac...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Great Plains Native American Crow Beaded Leather Cuffs with Bar Design
Located in Denver, CO
These antique Northern Plains Indian wrist cuffs, also known as gauntlet cuffs, are crafted from hide and adorned with Venetian trade beads arranged in a classic bar design, characte...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Red, Black, Ivory, Bold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade items for over 150 years. Commercial production of handwoven blankets and rugs has been an important element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of Navajo Saddle Blanket Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These saddle blanket weaving's have red stars pattern in the end corner of each pillow. There are two pairs in inventory. The backing is in a black cotton linen. Condition is very go...
Category
1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
MicMac spiked club. Chip carved handle with face on head having forged file spike at top with embedded and poured lead. Brass tacks and band of red painted hide...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Brown and Tan Navajo Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early brown and tan Navajo weaving pillows. These weaving pillows have the lazy lines and are in very neutral colors.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Native American Navajo Geometric Optical Handwoven Rug Blanket
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautiful coloring and geometric patterns for which the Navajo tribe is famed. In fantastic vintage condition. Originally acquired some 50-60 years ago and placed in storage for good keeping. Ingeniously clever design. The pattern changes when viewed horizontally and then vertically. From a large collection of Native American artifacts...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Plateau Beaded Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beautiful tanned elk hide dress. The yoke with underlying rows of larger red, white, green and blue beads. Shoulder strips lazy stitched with 20/0 cut seed ...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Germantown Moki Blanket
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Germantown Moki blanket with spider woman crosses. Exceptional collector piece. 5'1" x 6'11"
Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Southwest - Navajo, Na...
Category
1890s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Inuit Stone Walrus Pipe
Located in Branford, CT
Inuit carved stone pipe in the shape of a walrus.
H 4-3/4" W 8" D 2-1/8".
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Navajo Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Old pawn vintage Southwest Navajo Indian sterling silver turquoise squash blossom necklace. No apparent makers mark. Features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th C. Western Apache Wooden Fiddle by Amos Gustina with Display Stand
By Amos Gustina
Located in Denver, CO
This rare and finely handcrafted early 20th-century Apache wooden fiddle, or tsii'edo'a'tl—meaning “wood that sings” in Apache—is a striking example of Native American musical crafts...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Navajo Weaving Circa 1910
By Navajo
Located in Hudson, NY
Circa 1900, Navajo weaving, likely Ganado, with a very simple and modern design. Nice mottling of the natural colors. This is a very bold weaving, likely a double saddle blanket. Thi...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pacific Northwest Coast Carved Cedar Killer Whale Rattle
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pacific Northwest coast carved cedar killer whale rattle, by Coastal Salish - Squamish artist Stan Joseph, signed and dated 2012, a beautiful and deeply carved hollow cedar dance rattle in the form of a Killer Whale, with relief carved eyes and mouth, surface striations, and three human faces on the back and tale, with applied pectoral and dorsal fins. Mounted with simple whittled cradle on cedar block base (signed and dated on bottom of base). Hollow interior rattles with entrapped pebbles.
The carving was never polychromed and remains in its original natural finish. Excellent condition.
Stan Joseph is a Coastal Salish artist from North Vancouver. He began carving in 1962 at the age of twelve, and also ventured into painting and designing totem poles. In 1972 he carved an 80 foot and other huge poles which sold to Germany. In 1980 he carved a 60-foot pole for Sea Span and another one for the Chief Joe Matthias Centre, as well as the welcome figure on the West Vancouver Pier. Stan is now an outstanding master carver who teaches his craft to the next generation of young artists. Stan is also accomplished at making silver and gold jewelry, and teaches this art at the employment center.
Stan has been interested in the spiritual dances of the Coast Salish...
Category
2010s American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache olla; 20"W x 22"H. Designs of lightning, arrowheads, female figures and whirling logs. Nice tight weave. 19th century. Absolutely beautiful, great c...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
19th Century Long Navajo Braided Horsehair Rope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Braided Horsehair Rope
1890s
Braided horsehair, leather
20 ' Long
A rare late 19th Century Navajo braided horsehair rope, 20 feet in overall length, appearing in very go...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Rare, Large Edna Weahkee Leki Zuni Fetish Bowl, 1976
By Edna Weahkee Leki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zuni Fetish Bowl
1976
Edna Weahkee Leki ( 1924 - 2003 )
Ceramic pot, pine tar, turquoise, azurite, serpentine, travertine, alabaster, spiny oyster shell, c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Carved Tribal Mask from Pacific Northwest Coast by David Frankel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking carved and painted mask in the tradition of the Native Indian tribes from Pacific Northwest Coast by David Frankel in 1994. The mask...
Category
1990s American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Ceramic Nemadji Vase in Turquoise Brown and Orange, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful ceramic nemadji vase. Marbled in unglazed turquoise, brown, and orange, this will be a beautiful piece to add to a current collection.
Dim...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ojibwe Beaded Moose Skin Moccasins, 1950s Leather First Nation
Located in Bristol, GB
TRADITIONAL OJIBWAY TRIBAL SHOES WITH FLORAL BEAD DETAILING
Originating from the Ojibwe (Ojibwa) people from what is currently Southern Canada and the North Mid-Western United States.
Handmade from smoked moose leather with fur trim.
Hand-beaded by an Ojibway artist in the floral style typical of the classic Eastern Woodlands style...
Category
20th Century Canadian Native American Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Leather, Beads
Native American folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Native American folk art 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 folk art 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 fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Native American folk art 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 folk art, popular names associated with this style include Native American Art, Navajo, Plateau Indians, and Navajo Indian Art. 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 folk art 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 $75,000 while the average work can sell for $1,798.