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.
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Style: Native American
Period: 20th Century
1995 Hopi Kachina Doll, Aholi
By John Booth
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1995 Hopi Kachina Doll - Aholi on wood base
Matte and Glazed in ceramic (heavy)
Feather missing on one ear muff
The perfect addition to any Kachina D...
Category
1990s Unknown Native American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Native American Ojibwe Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Ojibwe Native made and used snowshoes with red and blue wool tuffs. Used but slightly. 58" x 12"
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Northeast - Ojibwe, Native America...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Papago Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large monumental handled Popago basket featuring nine eagles.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Origin: Papago, Southwest.
Size: 12" x 20".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
Original Large Painting, Native American Ledger Drawing Style by Randy Lee White
Located in Denver, CO
Original painting by Randy Lee White Native American Indian ledger style in acrylic on canvas with assemblage including feather and wood. Wrapped canva...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
1940s Navajo Single Saddle Blanket
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo single saddle with eye dazzler design. Trunk piece, unused condition.
Period: circa 1940
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Size: 28" x 29".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery d...
Category
1940s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Plateau Beaded Cuffs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Plateau Indian beaded cuffs. With beautiful floral beading on green trade cloth with brass tacks and red border. Floral beadwork has colors of red, pink, white, and o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Classic Zuni Inlaid Ranger Buckle Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of a vintage Zuni inlaid and sterling silver ranger buckle set, circa 1970s.
This is classic Zuni ranger set consists of turquoise, je...
Category
1970s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver, Other
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 Folk Art
Materials
Beads
1930s Navajo Yei Pictorial Floor or Wall Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Seven figure pictorial Yei weaving. Bright colors, hand dyed yarns over natural cream background. Very little if any wear. Beautiful weaving! Great for floor or wall.
Origin: Navajo...
Category
1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rick Williams (Nootka / Nuu-chah-nulth, b. 1955). 2 Foot Red Cedar Seattle Pole" painted wood sculpture hand carved by Rick Williams and signed with titl...
Category
20th Century Canadian Native American Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
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 Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Native American Nemadji Swirl Vase in Red 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Native American ceramic nemadji vase. Marbled in unglazed red and cream, this will be a beautiful piece to add to a current collection. It is ...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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 Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Large Folk Art Outsider Art TOTEM 42"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This massive TOTEM pole is an incredible example of outsider Folk Art. The pole was carved by Lair Forster in Ottawa in 1938 and is an eccentric interpretation of one of the iconic Thunderbird TOTEM Poles of Alert Bay. The painting on the wings is bold in yellow and red, and the designs are fascinating and recall modernist paintings of the period. The eyes of the thunderbird...
Category
1930s Canadian Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
Antique Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Canteen, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polychrome pottery canteen
Acoma
1920
Measures: 8 inches height x 6 inches diameter.
Clay, mineral pigments, corn cob.
A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueblo Pottery...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
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 Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
Hopi Pueblo Pottery Canteen by Jean Sahme Nampeyo, Polychrome Design
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite painted pottery canteen by celebrated Hopi-Tewa artist Jean Sahme Nampeyo (b. 1949) is a remarkable example of traditional Hopi pottery ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pine
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 Folk Art
Materials
Reed
Sioux Child's Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux child's moccasins. 5 1/2" brain tanned elk. Classic Sioux buffalo hoof design with yellow crosses with red faceted beads and commercial tanned elk hide.
Period: circa 1940.
Or...
Category
1940s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vintage Navajo Rug, Trading Post Era Southwestern Weaving, Red Brown Black White
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage circa 1920s - 1930s Diné Navajo rug, pan-reservation, Trading Post era. Woven in a diamond pattern of native hand spun wool in natural fleece colors of brown black, gray brow...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
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...
Category
1910s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Ancient carved minimalist Inuit Soapstone Sculpture, early 1900
By Inuit
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique minimalist Inuit figurine, Alaska, carved steatite with a beautiful old original patina
Early 1900
Height 8.5 cm, length 9 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Folk Art
Materials
Stone
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique American Navajo Ivory Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug with a geometric tribal design with pink, cream ,camel and brown accents
Measures: 3'5'' x 6'2''.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mammoth Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot with Exquisite Fire Clouds Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tarahumara Indian beer fermenting pot.
Sierra Tarahumara mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico.
1920s.
Low fire clay.
Measures: 21.50 inches height. x 26.50 inches in diameter.
An earl...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Native American Folk Art
Materials
Clay
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American 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
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Water Canteen, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pottery Canteen
Acoma
1900
6 inches Height x 5.50 inches Diameter.
Clay, mineral pigments, twined fiber cordage, corn cob.
A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueblo...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
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 Folk Art
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 Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wool
A Decorative Tribal Kilim Pillow with an Eagle Sitting on a Field of Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pillow made of heavy woven threat / yarn in a field of red with a Bird or Eagle being represented on the top. The Pillow is great as a small accent pillow on a bench of with other...
Category
20th Century Native American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Yarn
Northern Plains Pictorial Scabbard
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rifle scabbard on brain tanned elk. Exceptional beading. Warrior with double trailer headdress. Coupstick on war pony one side, two florals on reverse.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Beautiful Navajo Weaving Pillow with Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Navajo weaving pillow with cross. Beautiful colors Olive green, forest green, off white, rust, browns, and black. The backing a a textured green velvet. Zippered casing. Fe...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Down, Feathers
Indigenous Styled Large Handwoven Bird Beak Fancy Lidded Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Indigenous styled lidded basket is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa mid-late 20th century. The maker of the this basket is unknown, but done in the style...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Reed, Softwood
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Ivory Yellow Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug. Ivory, Yelow, and browns
Measures: 3'1'' x 4'11''.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
Museum Documented Pima Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pima basket de-accessioned from the Denver Museum of National History. Ex. Crane Collection and before the Smith Museum. With documentation.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Pima
Size: 13...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1930s Navajo Rug from Ganado Trading Post, Wool in Brown, Black, Red & Ivory
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage 1930s Navajo rug is a stunning example of Ganado pictorial weaving, featuring a bow and arrow motif. Woven with native handspun wool, th...
Category
1930s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Star Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Star Dazzler Bolster pillow. Camel Suede Backing and zippered sham. Feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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.
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving eye dazzler bolster pillow. Zippered sham. Feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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 Folk Art
Materials
Other
Apache Basketry Tray
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Apache Indian basketry tray. This basket features beautiful golden patina with exceptional old geometric designs having chevron shapes, crosses, and swirls. Well-made...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Willow
Extra Large Navajo Ganado/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Navajo Ganado with "X" design; trunk piece. 7'4" x 10'5". Beautiful, bright and straight. Very little if any wear.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Peri...
Category
1950s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early Navajo Star Dazzler Indian Weaning Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Star Dazzler Indian Weaning Bolster Pillow. Camel Suede Backing and zippered sham. Feather and Down Inserts.
18 x 31
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Benjamin Mansfield Native American Hopi Silvercrafts Guild Silver Small Fork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Native American silver small fork.
By the Hopi silversmith, Benjamin Mansfield.
In sterling silver.
With inlaid black geometric decoratio...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure (#2)
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler Geometric Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler geometric bolster pillow. This pillow has a nice texture backing and has a zippered casing. Feather and Down Insert.
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Down, Feathers
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.