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
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
"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
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
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Red, Black, White, Green
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
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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 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
Ron Aleck Carved Wood Plaque, Pacific North West Coast, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ron Aleck Wood Carving Plaque, Pacific North West Coast, 20th Century. Signed to the back.
Category
20th Century Canadian Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 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
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 Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Beads
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
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
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Native American Folk Art
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Other
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 Folk Art
Materials
Beads
R. S. Macdonald, 'Raven Stealing the Sun', Framed Drawing, Canada, C.2001
Located in Chatham, ON
R. S. MACDONALD (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - 'Raven Stealing the Sun' - Aboriginal colored pencil drawing on paper - original metal frame with single matte board and glass - title...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Native American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
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 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
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Leather
Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest coast cedar TOTEM. Signed in pencil on back, "Susan Peters." We assume a former owner. Base is contemporary, almost matching totems. Carved o...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Horn
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
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 Folk Art
Materials
Other
19th Century Crow Beaded Tepee Bag, Plains Indian Antique, Circa 1860-1875
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite 19th-century Crow (Plains Indian) beaded Tepee bag, dating from circa 1860-1875, is a rare and authentic example of Native American artistry. The bag is expertly const...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Girl Sitting Cross Legged 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 approximately 1985. The figurine depicts a young Inuit girl seated cross legged w...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
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
Exceptional Polychrome Klickitat/Snoquamie Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Klickitat/Snoquamie basket with imbrication featuring vertical rows of downward pointing stacked triangles. Original hide belt loops. You will not be disappointed in this pu...
Category
1910s American Vintage Native American Folk Art
Materials
Hide
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
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
Pair of 1880s Plateau Embroidered Buckskin Moccasins, Buckskin Hide with Thread
Located in Denver, CO
Step into history with this exquisite pair of antique beaded moccasins, attributed to the Salish (Flathead) peoples of the Plateau region, dat...
Category
1880s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Thread
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
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
Two Polychrome Southwestern Indian Acoma Vessels in Brown, Black Orange, a Pair
By Acoma
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of round Acoma pueblo pottery vessels. Each is decorated with intricate geometric designs and natural pigment paints of black, brown, and orange on white clay. They are handmade from native Acoma clay, and pit fired in the traditional fashion.
The Acoma Pueblo is a Native American pueblo approximately 60 miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Four communities make up the village of Acoma Pueblo: Sky City, Acomita, Anzac, and McCartys.
Maker: Reyes Pino of the Zia Pueblo...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
Antique Navajo Blanket "Eagle" Design Oriental Rug Fine German Town Wool Neutral
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 19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very simple geometric pattern Indian weaving bolster pillow. The backing is a black cotton linen. The condition is very good.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Eye Dazzler Navajo Carpet, Handmade, Wool, Beige, Tan, Gray & Red
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
Late 19th Century North American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
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
Antique Navajo Weaving Circa 1890
By Navajo
Located in Hudson, NY
Circa 1880 Navajo weaving with a very elegant, unusual and modern design. Nice mottling of the natural colors, especially in the reds. All images taken in natural daylight.
This is a...
Category
1880s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Monumental Early Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early striped Navajo weaving bolster pillow has unusual saw tooth pattern in corners. The back is a dark chocolate cotton linen backing. The condition is very good with down and...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
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
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
Authentic Native American Beaded Sioux Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Sioux moccasins, beaded, primarily in blue and white, with flag motif and horse hair tuffs on tabs.
Period: circa 1880
Origin: Sioux, Plains...
Category
1880s American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Signed Monumental Folk Art Rouge Taxidermy Headdress Mask
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent American folk art headdress mask by P.J. Stover, signed, titled "Visions", circa 2008. Remarkably executed, the eclectic, sculptural mixed media wall hanging display is...
Category
Early 2000s American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Fur, Leather, Beads, Feathers
Pair of Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful pair of Navajo weaving pillows have a zig zag border through out the pattern of the pillow. The backing is in black cotton linen.Two pairs available in stock.
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
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
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
Pair of Gold Mexican Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Beautiful Gold Mexican Indian weaving pillows. Gold Linen Backing with Zippered Casing. Feather and Down Inserts.
Category
20th Century North American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen, Down, Feathers
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Quilled knife sheath with quilled drops, tin cones with yellow horsehair. With original collection tag. A very rare piece in this condition. Original tag reads "Knife sheath I bought from Mr. Corelson Marsh 1st - 1890 Pd 60 cts. Worth 2.00. Mr. Robb sent Me C. (Post - Trade form Ft Bennet Dakota. A valuable relic + very rare. Worked with colored porcupine quills. E Kaucher." Ex. Stalter Collection. Dr. Kenneth Stalter (1954-2012) grew up in Delaware County where he developed a lifelong interest in Native American tools...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Native American Folk Art
Materials
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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.