Hide Paintings

This original watercolor painting by San Ildefonso Pueblo artist Jose Roybal (1922–1978) beautifully captures the ceremonial Pueblo Harvest Dance, a celebr...

This rare and beautifully preserved 19th-century Kiowa-Apache hide bag is an exceptional example of Plains Native American artistry and craftsmanship. Expertly hand-stitched from nat...

A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...

This exceptional pair of antique Arapaho moccasins, dating to circa 1880, represents a rare and highly collectible example of 19th-century Plains Native American artistry. Handcrafte...

Mixtec wool serape blanket, handwoven with traditional cloud and thunder symbols. Slit opening in middle for wearing. Hand knotted fringe. Oaxaca, Mexi...

This extraordinary antique Sioux beaded hide dress, dating circa 1880, is a rare and authentic example of Plains Indian textile artistry. Handcrafted from ...

Collection of 3 miniature back painted art of Peruvian scenes on glass. Frames are hand made plaster & coated in a metallic wash. Art is mounted on a wood back board. Left Frame- 2...

This exceptional Plains Native American quillwork tobacco bag, dating to circa 1850–1880, is a rare and highly collectible example of early Northern Plains artistry from the Classic ...

This exceptional pair of Crow (Apsáalooke) beaded hide cuffs represents a striking example of Northern Plains Native American artistry, where bold design, technical mastery, and cultural meaning converge. Crafted in the early 20th century, these gauntlet-style cuffs are formed from supple hide and richly adorned with hand-sewn glass trade beads in a classic bar design—one of the most recognizable and enduring motifs in Crow beadwork. Rendered in a vibrant palette of blues, yellows, reds, and greens, the beadwork reflects the sophisticated color sensibility for which Crow artists are renowned. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Crow beadworkers developed a distinctive aesthetic characterized by strong geometric compositions, refined color harmony, and precise stitching techniques. The use of Venetian trade beads—introduced through European exchange—allowed for greater intricacy and brilliance, elevating beadwork into one of the most celebrated art forms of the Plains. Traditionally worn as part of ceremonial regalia, cuffs such as these were both decorative and symbolic, contributing to the visual impact of dress during dances, gatherings, and displays of cultural identity. Among the Crow, beadwork adorned not only garments but also accessories and horse regalia...

On offer is a Navajo chief blanket of the third phase circa 1895-1920s. The chief blanket is the highest achievement of the Navajo textile develop...

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...

Lloyd Kakepetum (1958) is a Keewaywin first nation band member who was born on the Sandy lake reserve in the far reaches of northern Ontario near the M...