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American Indian Cheyenne Style Beaded Tobacco Bag
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional American Indian Cheyenne style beaded tobacco bag, early 20th century. The bag
Category
Vintage 1910s American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Chippewa bandolier bag with a pocket. Unique outer edging around center bag with bugle beads, and
Category
Antique 1890s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Chippewa fully beaded bandolier bag with full size pocket, floral beading on intermediate panel and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
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Native American, Choctaw Indian, Beaded, Beadwork, Bandolier, Swirl
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard
By Nez Perce Indians
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
19th Century Nez Perce cradleboard. Contour beaded with floral design and faceted beads. Original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
19th Century Native American Crow Beaded Saddle
By Crow
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Genuine crow saddle with brain tanned deer hide. Original beaded horns and drops. Original wood and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
that was used for holding sewing materials, sinew, awls and beads. Sinew sewn on brain tanned buffalo
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Mid-19th Century Metis Cree Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Metis Cree bandolier with classic beading on red Stroud with white bead edging and black silk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Sioux Beaded Patriotic Doctor
s Bag, Early 20th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Patriotic Native American Sioux beaded doctor's bag. 62 American flags and crests. Large doctors
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather
Native American Style Coral and Glass Beads Turquoise Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Native American style double-strand necklace with coral and turquoise beads. Top of necklace is
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Coral, Alabaster
19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Sioux bow and quiver with beaded bands on top and bottom on both bow and quiver case. Bow 46" of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company", circa 1903
Located in Incline Village, NV
A particularly fine quality rare and difficult to find Native American silver plated beaded coin
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Nez Perce Loop Necklace and Gauntlet Panel
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Pair of 19th Century man's loop necklace and finely beaded gauntlet panel. Necklace has white and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Shell, Beads
1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud. Beaded by the Crow. Written on the piece, "This was
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool, Beads
Northern Plains Moccasins
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Native American Northern Plains Indian beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof design. Sinew sewn on
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Santee Sioux Gauntlets
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Native American Santee Sioux beaded gauntlets. Striking colorful gauntlets with fringed sides and
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
$4,025
Geronimo
s Apache Moccasins
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
, red, blue and black on toes with side fringe. Upper edges beaded in white and turquoise. 10" yellow
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
$17,250
Menominee Bandolier
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
throughout. The beaded bags were made by women but typically worn by men for dance occasions. Although
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fabric, Beads
$5,740
Sioux Warrior
s Deer Skin Shirt and Leggings
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
19th century Native American Sioux warrior's deer skin shirt and leggings. Shirt and leggings are brain tanned, shirt with long fringe and ermine fur-on hide drops. Striking geometri...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
19th Century Cheyenne Leggings
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
and green with red ochre on reverse. Older bead shirt strips sinew sewn and moved over onto leggings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
19th Century Pair of Iroquois Moccasins
Located in Nantucket, MA
glass bead floral design and white seed bead borders; mounted in a custom fabric-lined shadowbox with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Beads
Blackfoot Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Blackfoot dress of red Stroud. Estimated 1920s. Beads on panels both sides carried over from 19th
Category
Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Nez Perce Saddle Throw
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
. 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 Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
$12,000
Authentic 19th Century Lakota Sioux Child
s Bonnet
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Authentic and genuine 19th Century Lakota Sioux fully beaded child's bonnet. Sinew sewn with cotton
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cotton, Beads
19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Northern Plains hair drop. Beaded blue with red accents. Quilled drops having tin cones and yellow
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads, Feathers
19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Northern Plains hair drop with red beading with accents on hide, long quilled drops ending in tin cones with red feather fluffs, long black horsehair drop now doubled up on beading.
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads, Feathers
19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
feather fluffs with quill drops. Floral beaded head band on velvet. Long red (now turned orange-ish) and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads, Feathers
Antique 1880s Arapaho Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide with Beadwork Detail
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional pair of antique Arapaho moccasins dates to circa 1880, offering a rare and authentic example of 19th-century Plains Indian craftsmanship. Hand-sewn from native-tanne...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Glass, Beads
$2,550 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets
Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with US flag design
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Willow
1900 Kiowa Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
column. Buffalo hide parfleche top with red stroud edging, brass tracks and beading. Bottom 2" beaded
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Silver
$8,625
19th Century Native American Ball Headed Club
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
heart beads. A beautiful piece for any handmade indigenous weaponry collection. Size: 18"L
Family Owned
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Native Painted Buffalo Hide
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Native brain tanned painted, quilled and beaded buffalo calf hide with four quilled rosettes each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Blackfeet Split Horn Bonnet
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Blackfeet split horn bonnet. Sinew-sewn stroud hide cap with lazy-stitch beaded headband on brain
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fur
$13,800
Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Necklace Authentic Native Mexican Artisan Jewelry
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
the northern mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico -each bead is meticulously shaped by hand and fired in a
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Native American Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stung with Heishi Shell Beads and with fetishes carved in Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Amber, Mother-Of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Other
Antique Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
blossom necklace features a double strand of Navajo sterling silver beads, strung on cotton thread and has
Category
Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Split Horn Headdress
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
horns, brass trade beads and brass buttons on red stroud brain tanned buffalo cap. Stunning example from
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fur
$40,250
Feathered Pomo Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Pomo bowl with geometric flower design on bottom and sides. Shell beads and quill fobs. Late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Shell, Willow, Feathers
$6,325
Navajo Native American Sterling Silver
Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
apparent makers mark. Features bench beads, with hook closure, 11 turquoise set squashes, measuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
bead embellished pieces including headdresses, leggings, moccasins, breastplate, smoking pipes, bags
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Doll Cradleboard collection (Right to Left) 1. Ute cradleboard, 13”. Beaded edge with cross accents
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Other
$75,000 / set
19th Century Blackfeet Fighting Dag
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
tanned buffalo thong. 14" sheath of buffalo hide, fully beaded and adorned with two large arrowheads
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Iron
$15,000 / set
Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
, beads, shells and other mixed media. Hospoa road katsina, Tocha hummingbird katsina, red tail hawk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Sioux Child
s Moccasins
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
crosses with red faceted beads and commercial tanned elk hide.
Period: circa 1940.
Origin: Sioux, Plains
Category
Vintage 1940s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
beads as very little quill work after reservation period. Front is plain. Silk ribbons, dyed horsehair
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide
19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
opalescent trade bead attached with hide thong through hole, traces of red paint on wood. Ex. First Peoples
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Southern Plains Pony Bow
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Southern Plains decorated pony bow. Buffalo hide, beads and red ochre. Original string of twisted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Other
$4,025
19th Century Arapaho Large Panel Tobacco Bag
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
century
Origin: Arapaho
Size: Bag 22", bead panel 11"x9", quilling 6", fringe 4", overall 32".
Family
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Hide
Northern Plains Pictorial Scabbard
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Hide, fringe, beaded, scabbard, gun case
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Quilled Sioux Native Authentic Child
s Dress
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
American, Clothing, Dress, Child's, beaded, fringe
Category
Antique 1860s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Circa 1900 Salish Totem
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
of the base. A rather unusual feature of this pole is the inlaid glass beads in the eyes of the
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
$2,000
Faw Faw Hat
Located in Santa Fe, NM
, glass beads, cotton thread, shell disk
Dimension: Diameter 10 inches, height 2 3/4 inches
Condition
Category
Antique 1890s North American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
$8,500
Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Faceted Beads; Arapaho/Sioux dress on brain-tanned buffalo. Simple four color design; was probably
Category
Antique 1870s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Beaded Native American Hide Dress, Late 19th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Original Native American beaded hide dress from a Navajo or Zuni tribe. Clay or glass beads in real
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
Beaded Native American Hide Dress, Late 19th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Original Native American beaded hide dress from a Navajo or Zuni tribe. Clay or glass beads in real
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
Early 20th Century First Nations Cree Reservation Bead Work Belt
Located in Concord, MA
First Nations Cree Reservation bead work belt, Canada, circa 1917. A ground of white beads with
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Store closing March 31 Heart of the Dragonfly Native AmericanTrade Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
composed of luscious translucent orange glass trade beads. The pendant is a circular piece of abalone shell
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Bone, Shell, Glass
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Native American Beadwork For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of native American beadwork available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, hide and trimming, every item from our selection of native American beadwork was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of native American beadwork bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of native American beadwork over the years, but those crafted by Sioux Indian Art, Native American Art and Plateau Indians are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Native American Beadwork?
A piece of native American beadwork can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.
Finding the Right Native American Objects for You
As part of thoughtful home decor, antique and vintage Native American objects — works created by Native American artists and artisans — can bring rich textures and colors into a space.
Art collecting can be done in a socially and environmentally conscious way that reinvests in local communities. Tribal art is traditionally crafted with earth-friendly materials that respect the environment.
Textiles have long been objects of art and utility for Native Americans. Traditional weaving techniques involve material made from plant and animal fibers. Different tribes have woven distinctive patterns and colors into blankets, rugs and garments, such as the vibrant geometric shapes woven from wool by the Navajo.
After metal and glass beads were introduced to North America by Europeans, they became a popular form of art. Intricate beading appears on clothing, jewelry and other objects. Beadwork not only looks stunning, but it is also deeply emblematic of Native American ethnicity and can be used to pass stories handed down from generation to generation. Beaded garments have often been commissioned for important events like weddings, dances and celebrations.
Native Americans initially created pottery out of necessity to carry water and store food. For centuries, artists have decorated jugs, vases and other vessels, from designs etched into clay to experimentation with firing methods for unique finishes.
Find a diverse collection of colorful and culturally enriching antique and vintage Native American decorative items, objects and much more on 1stDibs.
Questions About Native American Beadwork
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on which region the beads were made since they were created out of available materials found in the land around them. In the Eastern Woodlands, white and purple marine shell beads were called “wampum”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The two types of Native American beadwork are called the “lazy stitch” or “lane stitch” and the “tack stitch” or “flat stitch”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify Native American beadwork, first consider the materials. Indigenous American artisans often produce beads out of glass and natural materials, such as shells, bone and wood, and use metal and plastic in their pieces less frequently. Older pieces will usually be held together by sinew, while newer examples will typically feature thread. Regardless of age, Native American beadwork will typically be expertly crafted, so pieces usually have tight, even stitching with no visible gaps. Familiarizing yourself with stitching techniques used by various tribes can also be helpful. You can find images of authentic beadwork on trusted online resources to refer to as you complete the identification process. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of textiles and garments that feature Native American beadwork.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A Native American artifact is any object that provides insight into the lives and history of native people in America. These items range from carved stone pipes, weapons for hunting, tools for cooking, pottery, jewelry and more. Find a collection of artifacts on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the Native American language of Powhatan spoken by the Algonquian indigenous people, moccasin refers to a hand-sewn suede bootie. Today, people may call any shoes that feature stitched round toes by the name. Shop a variety of moccasins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a wide array of different dolls made by the various tribes of Native American peoples. Some of the most well-known are the kachinas made by the Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo peoples. Shop an array of Native American dolls on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Native Americans used to produce baskets varied from tribe to tribe. Generally, craftsmen used whatever materials were readily available. In the Northeast, sweet grass was a common material, while pine needles and wicker are frequently found in baskets produced by tribes in the Southeast. Find a range of vintage and antique baskets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Native American baskets, you can research the patterns using authoritative online resources to try and determine which tribe produced it. However, many replicas exist and there are many tribes that produced baskets. As a result, it is a good idea to consult a licensed appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Native American baskets.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Native American drums are called varies by type. Ones designed to rest in the player's lap are hand drums, while instruments that hold water used primarily by the Iroquois and Yaqui are water drums. Large freestanding drums that produce loud percussive sounds are powwow drums. The Aztec and Hopi used foot drums. You'll find a range of Native American drums on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Native American slippers are called moccasins. Moccasins are characterized by their U-shaped puckered toe design and are crafted with various leathers such as sheepskin or buffalo. They may or may not be decorated with beading. Shop a collection of authentic moccasins from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The most well-known Native American blankets come from Navajo weaving, which are prized by collectors worldwide. Originally utilitarian, the Navajo people began creating blankets specifically for export and tourism in the 19th century. Shop a collection of Navajo blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a Native American headdress represents depends on what tribe produced it. In general, headdresses may symbolize a person's status within the tribe or serve as a sign of bravery during battle. You'll find a selection of Native American headdresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What rattles symbolize in Native American culture varies from tribe to tribe. Some indigenous people believe they serve as connections between the natural and spiritual worlds. Others believe they represent the ties between animals, plants and minerals. In addition, rattles sometimes symbolize independence. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Native American rattles.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some Native American jewelry is worth something. As with other types of jewelry, many pieces are made of fine materials, such as sterling silver, turquoise, jasper and lapis lazuli. Jewelry produced by Native American artists may also have value based on its age, style, type and other factors. Find a large selection of Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if Native American jewelry is real, have it evaluated by a licensed and experienced appraiser. Because every tribe has its own designs and identifying characteristics, it is usually not possible to determine authenticity using only online resources. Find a collection of expertly vetted Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of Native American tribes are known for pottery, including the Cheyenne, Cherokees, Hopi, Iroquois, Navajo Pueblo and Shoshone. Artisans from each indigenous group have their own style. For example, Hopi pottery is often a red-brown color and decorated with black designs, while Navajo pottery is deeper brown and usually has a high-gloss finish. Find a selection of Native American pottery on 1stDibs.