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Antique Native American Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag, Apache, 19th Century
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A Strike-A-Light pouch constructed of Native tanned hide with glass trade beads in red, white
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Apache ‘Native American’ Beaded Strike-A-Light Bag, circa 1890
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
tanned Mule Deer hide and beaded with trade beads, fringed with pony beads and tin-cone danglers, a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Native American Beaded "Strike-A-Light" Bag, Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
trade beads in geometric designs with a stylized tepee. The bottom is adorned with tin cone "tinklers
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Native American Beaded Awl Case, Sioux
Plains Indian,
19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
native tanned hide, sinew-sewn with trade beads in white, dark blue, Pony-Trader blue and white-heart red
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
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Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag, Crow ‘Plains Indian’, 19th Century
By Crow
Located in Denver, CO
hide with extensive fringe. A different design created from glass trade beads adorns either side. The
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag
Pipe Bag
, Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
constructed of native tanned hide, sinew-sewn and beaded in traditional Sioux colors and design and rubbed
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Mohawk First Nation Iroquois Beaded Pin Cushion, Montreal, Early 20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
. Beadwork was always used by tribes in this area, but when European settlers introduced glass beads, they
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects
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Cotton, Velvet, Thread, Blown Glass, Beads
Antique Sioux
Plains
Beaded Vest with Stand, 19th Century Native American Art
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage 19th century Sioux (Plains Indian) Native American antique pictorial beaded hide vest
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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19th Century Child
s Beaded Vest - Blackfeet
Located in Denver, CO
A Child/Youth's size vest. Expertly constructed of native tanned hide and intricately beaded with
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Fully Beaded Pictorial Native American Vest, Sioux
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
native tanned buffalo hide sinew-sewn and beaded. Pictorial elements include stylized American flags and
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Authentic Native Nez Perce Tribe Beaded Gauntlets
By Nez Perce Indians
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Beautiful large partially beaded floral gauntlets on smoked tanned hide from the Rocky Boy Cree
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Native American Tlingit Beaded Pouch or Wall Pocket
Located in London, GB
Native American Rare Tlingit Beaded pouch or wall pocket
Northwest Coast America
Cloth and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair Of 19thc Indian Bead work
Buckskin Gloves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL AND VERY WELL MADE INDIAN BEAD WORK BUCKSKIN GLOVES. THE EDGE AND THE MIDDLE OF THE GLOVE
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
RARE 19THC BEADED INDIAN PILLOW IN CALF SKIN LEATHER
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THE 19THC INDIAN BEADED CALF SKIN LEATHER PILLOW HAS THE ORIGINAL BEAD WORK AND ALL ORIGINAL
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Fully Beaded Pictorial Native American Vest - Sioux, 19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
An impressive antique Plains American Indian vest fully beaded on both sides with a number of
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Ribbon
Antique Native American Indian Plains beaded Skull cracker war club
Located in London, GB
Antique Native American Indian Plains beaded Skull cracker club
fine old stone headed skull
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Native American Beaded Cradle, Cheyenne (Plains Indian) circa 1875
Located in Denver, CO
A late Classic period fully beaded cradle (papoose). Constructed of native tanned buffalo hide
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Antique 19th Century American Tribal Art
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Nice Native American Indian Deerskin Beaded Moccasins Ca 1940
s
By Native American Art
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very nice pair of Native American Indian beaded Moccasins made from deerskin. They have held
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Vintage 1940s American Native American Objects
Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather w/ Linen Backing
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 48 star hand beaded & sewn Navajo Indian work sewn on buck skin . This rare American Indian
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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Pair Of Indian Beaded Seal skin Moccasin
s With Fox Fur Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF 19THC BEADED INDIAN MOCCASIN'S WITH FOX FUR TRIM AND SEAL SKIN BODY.GREAT CONDITION WITH
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Pair of Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bags
Tepee Bags
, Sioux
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A pair of Sioux (Plains Indian) beaded possible bags (also referred to as tipi bags). Constructed
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Beaded Native American Bandolier Bag, Great Lakes or Woodlands, circa 1880
Located in York County, PA
lower edge, in green, brown and white, that features opalescent, tubular glass beads.
The strap is
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Antique 1880s American Native American Objects
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Cotton
RARE
EARLY PAIR OF 19TH APACHE INDIAN DOLLS IN GREAT CONDITION
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HANDMADE CLOTHING AND BEADWORK.HER SHIRT IS VELVET W/HANDMADE TIN BUTTONS AND MUSLIN BEADED BOOTS.HE HAS
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Beads
Native American "Good Luck" Horseshoe Beadwork
Located in York County, PA
Iroquois Indian beaded whimsy, made in upstate New York, in the Niagara Falls region. Dated 1909, pieces
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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This sheath is constructed of native tanned hide with red, yellow, light and dark blue trade beads
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Native American Tobacco Bag, Arapaho, circa 1875-1880
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
glass trade beads, horse hair and tin-cone tinklers.
Provenance:
Peter Gruber (Mandalay
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Native American Bridle/Head Stall, Sioux, 20th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A horse bridle/headstall. Beaded with glass trade beads in typical Sioux geometric design.
A
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Native American Doll, Southern Cheyenne (Plains), 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
-tanned hide, trade beads, trade shells, pigment and horse hair.
Custom display stand is included
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Moccasins and Leggings, Sioux
Plains
, circa 1910, Native American Beadwork
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
. Constructed of native tanned hide with trade beads. Each moccasin has blue buffalo tracks on the vamp and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Native American Strike-a-light, 20th Century, Plains
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Sioux strike-a-light from the early 20th century.
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Native American Pair of Dolls - Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
adorned with decorative glass trade beads and horse hair. A nomadic tribe, the Sioux are associated with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Northern Plains American Indian Mirror Bag, Crow, 19th Century
By Crow
Located in Denver, CO
Exquisitely beaded mirror bag with a bold geometric or abstract motif. Constructed of native tanned
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Mixed Media
Kiowa Peyote Fan, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feathered Peyote Fan, 1920
Kiowa
Glass trade beads, pheasant feathers, deerskin, dyed
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
$1,650
Native American Indian Doll with Traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee Wedding Dress
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Native American Indian doll with traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee wedding dress with bead-work
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Vintage 1920s North American Native American Native American Objects
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Leather, Clay
Vintage Native American Style Turquoise Heisi Necklace
Located in London, GB
graduated turquoise sliced stones with silver and coral beads.
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Objects
Materials
Silver
Fantastic Navajo/Yea Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
border.The Indians are all wearing turquoise beaded necklaces and the border is geometric.This is quite rare
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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Vintage Native American Leather Hide Shoulder Bag Satchel Crossbody Purse
Located in Dayton, OH
buttons and half dollar, and beaded strip and leather tassel on the strap. Knit interior lining with one
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Late 20th Century Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather
Important Classic Period Moccasins, Seneca
Located in Denver, CO
decorated further with white beads. The soles measure nine inches in length from toe to heel.
Provenance
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Cheyenne Harris Navajo Silver and Gold Necklace, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
necklace is 32" long and is stamped inside the largest bead. The necklace can be professionally polished if
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20th Century American Modern Native American Objects
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Native American Child
s Moccasins with Flag Imagery
Located in York County, PA
most American Indian artifacts, the star and stripe counts are merely decorative.
Fully beaded
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Arts and Crafts Period Pot Made From Ancient Anasazi Shards, circa 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
the foot there is also a very old application of a rubber cement bead for reinforcement. The pot was
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Native American Objects
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Earthenware
Outstanding, Native American, Quilled, Tin Cone
Feathered Breastplate
Located in York County, PA
beaded strap, probably Lakota Sioux, circa 1870-1880 :
American Indian breastplate, with staves made
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Objects
"Chief Wolf Robe Cheyenne" by Frank A. Rinehart Early Copy Photograph circa 1898
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
string and decorated with colorful beads. The collage features this original Presidential Peace Medal as
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Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
No-Tin, A Chippewa Chief Hand-Colored Lithograph and Antique Arrowhe, circa 1838
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, and a custom-built black beaded frame.
Framed Size: 29” H x 22” W x 2” D.
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Antique 1830s American Native American Objects
Materials
Paper
1838 Wa Baun See, A Pottawatomie Chief Lithograph with Antique Arrowhead
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
are framed to conservation standards, with acid-free mats, UV glass, and a custom-built black beaded
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Antique 1830s American Prints
Materials
Paper
Wakechai, A Saukie Chief, Hand-Colored Lithograph and Antique Arrowhead, 1842
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
-built black beaded frame.
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Antique 1840s American Native American Objects
Materials
Paper
Early Sioux Indian Beaded Hide Turtle Fetish
Located in Peekskill, NY
Exceptional old Sioux beaded turtle fetish. Umbilical cords were traditionally placed inside these
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Leather
Authentic Plateau Beaded Flat Bag
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Fully beaded Plateau flat bag with floral design having T at center. Faceted beads, floral on white
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Authentic Plateau Floral Beaded Flat Bag
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Fully beaded plateau flat bag with geometric designs over white background. Leather backing and
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Antique 1890s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Antique Native American Beaded Bag Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A charming pictorial bag created from leather with glass trade beads and fringed with native-tanned
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Hide
Authentic Hand Beaded Nez Perce Flat Bag With Peacock
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Nez Perce beaded flat bag. Piece is beaded on both sides with faceted beads, one featuring three
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Beads
Pacific Northwest Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins Circa 1930
By Native American Art
Located in Incline Village, NV
entire front top toe section is beautifully decorated with multicolored beads of pink, red, yellow green
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Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Beads
Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bag, Sioux
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
beads, quill work, trade cloth, tin cones and horse hair.
Part of the Plains Indian culture group, the
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Constructed of native tanned hide, this 19th century Plains Indian knife sheath is expertly beaded
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
19th Century Native American Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Belt
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Yanktonai Sioux at Fort Peck fully beaded sinew sewn belt on brain tanned buffalo. Greasy yellows
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Work of Art Moccasins
By Native American Art
Located in Tustin, CA
Very collectible, beautifully handmade Northern Paiute or Piute Native American Indian beaded
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Beads
Antique Beaded Moccasins, Cree, Plains Indian, circa 1890, Star
Cactus Flowers
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage 19th century Native American Beaded Moccasins, Cree (Plains Indian), circa 1890. Native
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide, Beads
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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, 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, 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 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.
- 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.