Native American Wall Decorations
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
Antique Navajo Rug Rare Trellis Rug Optical Antique Handwoven Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Antique Navajo Rug Flatwoven Geometric Optical Illusion Handwoven 2x3 Tapestry
2.3" x 3.2" 97cm x 66cm.
"Magnificent Navajo rug with a super rare geometric optical illusion."-ARC
Navajo rugs made from the Crystal area are known for their soft, beautiful, muted earth tones achieved by vegetal dyes. Some colors you can expect from these natural rugs are tan, grey, white, brown, orange, red and yellow. Geometric patterns are usually the focus of these Crystal rugs which are handwoven. The rugs come in a variety of sizes from under four feet to over seven feet long. Though inspired by J.B. Moore more than 100 years ago, by the 1940's, the Crystal style changed with the times. Original J.B. Moore era Crystal Navajo rugs...
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1940s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
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...
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Early 2000s American Native American Wall Decorations
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Antler, Fur, Leather, Beads, Feathers
A pair of Native American Framed Paintings of Man and Woman - Signed Jon Tiger
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed pair of a Native American man in woman. These paintings are by Oklahoma artist Jon Tiger. They were created in 1991 and feature a side profile portrait painting of the two. ...
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20th Century American Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Native American Abstract Landscape TeePee Painting on Canvas - Oklahoma 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Native American abstract landscape painting of a grouping of teepees. Created on acrylic primed canvas, this piece is a great example of expressionist or abstract art. It uses a va...
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20th Century American Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1870s Plateau Rawhide Parfleche Envelope, Geometric Patterns, Transitional Style
Located in Denver, CO
This beautifully painted parfleche container, crafted in the shape of an envelope, features an abstract design and is a striking example of North American Indian art. This piece, or...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Hide
Large and Rare Antique Navajo Klagetoh Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare antique Navajo rug, a truly magnificent piece of textile, circa 1920s-1930s. Distinguished in its massive size (68 by 131 inches), intricate designs and superb wor...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Oil on Canvas Art by Jean Richardson
By Jean Richardson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Unframed canvas by Oklahoma artist Jean Richardson known for her wonderful abstract western inspired works of art.
Credits and museums include:
Thoma...
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1980s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Earl Bliss "Rising to the Call of the Fog in the Morning" Serigraph 2/10 Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Earl Biss (American, 1947-1998), "Rising to The Call of the Fog in the Morning", lithograph on paper, signed to the lower margin 'Biss, 80" and with Peter C. Holmes of Origins Press ...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Len Agrella SPLIT SHIELD, Mix Media Original Art, 1978
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the captivating Mixed Media Painting titled "Split Shield" by acclaimed artist Len Agrella, USA 1978. This stunning artwork is a true testament...
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1970s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Pair of Hand-Painted Wooden Corbels, Vintage 1940s New Mexico Art, 20th Century
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite pair of wooden painted corbels from New Mexico, dating back to circa 1940, offers a striking example of Southwestern craftsmanship. Each corbel measures 32 inches in h...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Father and Child "Turtle and Setting Mountains" Great Northern Railway Litho
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nicely colored original lithograph entitled "Turtle and Setting Mountains" depicting an Indian father and child, more than likely (judging by the loca...
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1930s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Hide
Large Navajo Crystal Area Weaving, circa 1920
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo crystal area weaving. Exceptionally bright with nice variations in the dyes. Great condition.
Period: circa 1920s
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Size: 7'5" x 9'9".
Family Owned &...
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1920s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Indian Child "Alex Eagle Plume" Promo Lithograph for Great Northern Railway 1936
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nicely colored original lithograph depicting an Indian child, more than likely (judging by the locale), a Blackfoot Indian tribe member. The lithograph is...
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1930s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Jailroom Photograph circa late 1950s (silver gelatin print)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage original silver gelatin photograph measuring 16x20 inches featuring a poignant look at a prisoner inside his cell. Circa late 1950's
Silver gelatin print. 16 x 20 inches. ...
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1950s Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
John Hauser "Mountain Desert Trail" Dated, 1896
By John Hauser
Located in Incline Village, NV
Dated 1896, gouache on paper, and signed lower right; this painting by John Hauser (1859-1913) is so popular that it has been reproduced in several mediums...
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1890s American Antique Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Navajo Crystal Area Weaving/Runner
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo crystal with graphic black and red borders. 6'2" x 3'7". Great for hallway as runner length. Little wear.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: circa 1910
Dimensions: 6'2" x 3'7...
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1910s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Vintage Native American Painting Oil on Wood
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of cultural elegance to your space with this Vintage Native American Monotone Painting, Oil on Wood. Featuring a striking monotone ...
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Late 20th Century North American Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
19th Century Native Sauk Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine geometric Native American Sauk people bandolier bag with loom beaded geometric panels. Blue and black yarn tuffs. Minor deterioration on red salvage, not distracting. Great v...
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1890s American Antique Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Beads
Sioux Shaman's Masks by Doug Fountain
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux Shaman Masks with added gourds and feathers by Doug Fountain. Doug embodies the spirit and the power of the Great American Indian. A direct descendant of the legendary Chief Sitting Bull...
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2010s American Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper, Feathers
Navajo Wide Ruins Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Wide ruins; hand spun. 36" x 58". Colors of browns, orange and yellows. Great wearing rug for bedroom or bathroom.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: Circa ...
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1970s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Navajo Crystal Area Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo crystal with white center having multiple cross design, bright Ganada red with variations. 37" x 56". Beautiful, bright reds and creams.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: ci...
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1930s American Vintage Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Antique Native American Painting Sitting Bull ( 1831-1890) by A.Champollion
By Champollion
Located in Doha, QA
Andre Champollion, the grandson of J.F. Champollion, who deciphered the Rosetta Stone, was born in Paris, France September 20, 1880. He attended and graduated from Harvard University in 1902 and lived in New York City. He was called to enlist in the French army during World War I and was killed in action on March 23, 1914.
After Andre graduated from Harvard, he spent the following year traveling the globe. Most of his work was influenced by the places he traveled to, the people he met, and the cultures he experienced. Most of his collection was donated to Harvard University by Andre’s wife, Adelaide Bramwell in 1931. This collection of sketches, drawings, paintings, notebooks, and photographs currently resides at the Peabody Museum. Andre Champollion’s painting of Sitting Bull is one of his greatest masterpieces.
Sitting Bull is an iconic Native American figure known throughout the world for his resistance against the United States Army and uniting the Sioux tribes. His first battle against the US army was in 1863, and again in 1864, each interaction convinced Sitting Bull to never sign a treaty that would force his people onto a reservation. Unfortunately, his chief signed a treaty for the Great Sioux Reservation in 1868.
In 1874, gold was discovered within the borders of their reservation. The US government redrew the reservation lines to force the Native Americans to move 240 miles in the middle of winter. Sitting Bull refused and with the help of the Arapaho, Cheyenne and Sioux tribes, they faced off against General George Crook on June 17, 1876, winning the battle. Sitting Bull’s most famous battle victory was June 25, 1876, against General George Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Three thousand Native Americans against six hundred military men.
However, in May 1877, Sitting Bull moved his people to Canada to escape the US government and starvation due to the decreasing buffalo population that his tribe relied on. Despite the move, resources became scarce and Sitting Bull surrendered to the US Army on July 20, 1881 in exchange for pardons for his people. He was a prisoner of war at Fort Randall in South Dakota for two years until he was moved to Standing Rock Reservation.
The Ghost Dance...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Native American wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Native American wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Native American wall decorations made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Edward S. Curtis, Rudolph Carl Gorman, Great Northern Railroad, and McKenney & Hall. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $3,299.