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Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Handcrafted Beaded Boots
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Indigenous American beaded boots are presumed to have been made in North America and
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather
Antique Native American Pictorial Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne, 19th Century
By The Cheyennes
Located in Denver, CO
Pictorial beaded moccasins constructed of native tanned hide with glass trade beads. Design
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
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Antique Native American Beaded Child
s Moccasins, Arapaho, 19th Century
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A youth or child's pair of moccasins. Constructed of native tanned hide and intricately beaded with
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Antique Native American Plains Indian Beaded Moccasins, circa 1880
Located in Denver, CO
sinew-sewn and intricately beaded with welted soles and muslin cloth lining between the cuff and shoe.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
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Antique Native American Beaded Pipe Bag, Arapaho, 19th Century
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
. Design consists of stylized tepee motifs in green, blue, yellow, red and white trade beads.
The
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie plateau Nez perce
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie plateau Nez pierce
A superb antique native American
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie plateau Nez perce
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Beaded Collar Tie plateau Nez pierce
A superb antique native American
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
Antique Beaded Child
s Moccasins, Cheyenne
Plains Indian,
19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
native tanned hide and partially beaded in red, yellow, green, white and blue trade beads. A stylized
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Native American Beaded Bandolier Bag, Tahltan (Northwest Coast), circa 1870
Located in Denver, CO
Classic period of American Indian art. Constructed with red trade cloth and native tanned hide and beaded
Category
Antique 19th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Antique Native American Beaded Hide Outfit, Ute, circa 1900
Located in Denver, CO
native tanned hide and fringed. The jacket is beaded in traditional designs. At the time these were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Native American Pictorial Beaded Hide Bag - Sioux (Plains), 19th century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
front is fully beaded with glass trade beads with two tepees (tipi) and stylized crosses along with the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Antique Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne
Plains Indian
, circa 1880s, Buffalo Tracks
By The Cheyennes
Located in Denver, CO
19th century Native American Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne (Plains Indian), circa 1880s. Native tanned
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Pair of Beaded Bandolier Bags, Winnebago/Chippewa
Ojibwa
, 19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
) circa 1870 by a skilled Winnebago/Hochunk (Native American Indian) artist. Intricately beaded with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne (Plains Indian), circa 1890
Located in Denver, CO
-Tanned hide and partially beaded with glass trade beads with stylized Tepee motifs. The beadwork
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Antique Native American Beaded Leggings, Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A pair of leggings constructed of native tanned hide decorated with trade beads. Design elements
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Antique Native American Childs Ceremonial Beaded Moccasins, Cheyenne, circa 1900
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
from native tanned hide and elaborately decorated with multicolored glass trade beads. The soles are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
19th Century, Central Plains, American Indian Beaded Moccasins, circa 1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare pair of North American Central Plains beaded hide moccasins.
The uppers are fully
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Tribal Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Hide
Yankton Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Yankton Sioux men's fully beaded moccasins. Sinew sewn, parfleche soles, fringe trailers on heels
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Antique Beaded Hide Dress, Sioux
Plains Indian
, circa 1880, Native American
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique Sioux (Plains Indian) beaded hide dress, circa 1880. Native tanned deer hide with glass
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
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Antique Native American Beaded Strip, Lakota Sioux (Plains Indian), 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Originally created as two beaded strips which adorned a pair of leggings, these were later joined
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
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Antique Native American Beaded Tobacco Bag, Sioux
Plains Indian
, circa 1910
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A pipe bag (Tobacco Bag), constructed of native tanned hide and and beaded with stylized tepee
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
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19th Century Native American Bandolier Beaded Bag, Great Lakes, circa 1890
By Native American Art
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a beautifully handcrafted native American bandolier beaded bag from the Great Lakes region
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fabric, Beads, Glass
Moccasins, Early 20th Century, Sioux, Plains Indian, Pictorial Bead Work, Tepees
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Native American moccasins, Sioux (Plains Indian) ceremonial style, fully beaded including
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
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Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Sioux, circa 1900, Blue Buffalo Tracks
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
American Indian moccasins, expertly beaded by a member of the Sioux (Plains Indian) tribe. The dark
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Hide
Fully Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Willow Work of Art Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Tustin, CA
Very collectible, beautifully handmade Northern Paiute or Piute Native American Indian fully beaded
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Willow
Native American Antique Iroquois Beaded Moccasins
Located in London, GB
Native American Iroquois Beaded Moccasins
Buckskin Velvet decorated with of glass beads in
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Small Leather and Beaded Indigenous Styled Pouch or Draw String Bag
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small hand-crafted beaded leather pouch or tobacco bag is unsigned, but presumed to have been
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets
Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with floral design
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Willow
Nez Perce Hide and Beaded Competition Saddle
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Native American Nez Perce beaded saddle used for competition. 26" long, 15" high. Photo showing at
Category
Vintage 1950s American Native American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Native American Pipe Tobacco Bag with Floral Bead Work
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Native American Pipe Tobacco Bag With Floral Bead Work, Probably Ojibwa, Circa 1890-1920, Deer skin
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Hide
Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather with Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely unique piece is a Navajo hand glass beaded 48-star flag affixed to brown leather and
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Glass, Linen, Leather
Fine Native American Pair Fully Hand Beaded Moccasins, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
bead work in red, blue, green, and white colors. Patina from appropriate age.
Dimensions: 9.75
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Granite
Antique Sioux Gun Holster, Plains Indian Native American Beadwork, Circa 1890
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This beaded Sioux gun holster, dating from circa 1890, is a stunning example of 19th-century Native
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
Pacific Northwest Native American Indian Child
s High Top Moccasins, Circa 1930
By Native American Art
Located in Incline Village, NV
and dyed two toned deerskin. The front top toe section is nicely decorated with multicolored beads of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Beads
Life-Sized Native American Wooden Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wooden carving/sculpture of a Native American Indian. He is dressed in denim with beaded
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Beads
Native American Ankle Cuffs, Crow, 19th Century
By Crow
Located in Denver, CO
A pair of crow (Plains Indian) beaded ankle cuffs constructed of native tanned hide with glass
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
19th Century Plains Pouch with Pictographs in Beadwork
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
hide and partially beaded with trade bead. Side 1: three buffalo pictographs; side 2: cross motif; with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Vintage Native American Ceremonial Dance Regalia Turtle Rattle Shaker 14
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Native American ceremonial rattle / shaker fashioned out of the shell of a box turtle on a wooden dowel, accented with a silver tone and red rhinestone turtle and abalone she...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Shell, Hardwood, Beads
Antique Native American Knife and Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A knife sheath with knife.
A Nomadic tribe, the Sioux are associated with areas of the great plains of the United States including present-day North and South Dakota, Minnesota, N...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Western Rockabilly Style Leather Throw Pillow with Fringe and Tassels
Located in Dallas, TX
, and beads. The golden yellow center is flanked with leather sides and fringe. Well-suited for a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Beads, Wool, Down
Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull Leather Throw Pillow with Anglo-Indian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Ostrich Leather, Wool, Feathers, Beads, Metal, Velour, and Down. Abrash. Made in the United States
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Ostrich Leather, Wool, Down, Beads, Feathers
Plateau Indian Illustrative Beadwork Heart Shaped Wall Pocket
By Plateau Indians
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Plateau Indian figurative bead work design of Deer, Eagle and Bear is set in a North Western
Category
Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects
Materials
Cotton, Felt
Large Vintage Native American South West style Coral turquoise Necklace
Located in London, GB
high quality natural red coral beads with turquoise and natural elongated pearls
Vintage Circa 1960`s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Native American Objects
Materials
Coral
Vintage Native American Zuni Necklace Earring Set Sterling Turquoise Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Vintage Native American Zuni Necklace Earring Set Sterling Turquoise
Silver and Turquoise beads
Category
20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Silver
Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Sioux man's dentalia shell choker and boys breastplate with brass and glass beads in shadowbox
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Shell
Kim Yubeta Vintage Native American Navajo Style Turquoise Sterling necklace
Located in London, GB
ornate profusely decorated necklace featuring multiple crosses and beads in sterling silver, millefiori
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Objects
Materials
Silver
Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Yankton Sioux quilled knife sheath with original dag knife having wing bone handle. Blue beaded
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Inuit Bow Drill Made of Caribou Bone
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
objects and implements. Combs and beads can be produced using this method as well as weaponry for hunting
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bone
Cheyenne Woman with Baby, Horse, and Dog, Native American Ledger Art Drawing
By James Black
Located in Denver, CO
traditional dress including leggings and beaded moccasins, the female figure is walking with a dog and a horse
Category
2010s Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Paper
19th Century Figural Horse Effigy Beaded Saddlebags
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Figural horse effigy beaded saddlebags.
Region or tribe: Arapahoe, Central Plains.
circa
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Hide
Woven Beaded Pouch, Late 18th to Early 19th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Deep red finger woven wool with white pony beads
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Yu
pik Bird Mask, Nunivak Island, Alaska
Located in New York, NY
. Beads decorate the septum and labret of the central spirit face. The cool, blue eyes of the bird add a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Beads
19th Century Collection of Yup
ik Dolls, Alaska
Located in New York, NY
Young girls in Alaska, like girls in countless cultures the world over, played with dolls. Yup'ik girls usually owned a number of dolls made for them by her fathers, commonly in sets...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Fur, Hide, Beads
19th Century Antique Native American Saddlebags
Located in Santa Fe, NM
beads, sinew.
Dimension: Overall length, 80” x width 12”.
Condition: Excellent, No restoration
Category
Antique 1870s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
19th Century Native American Woman’S Peaked Cap
Located in Santa Fe, NM
: Black and red woolen stroud cloth, silk ribbon, tiny glass beads, silk threads.
Dimension: H. 14” x W
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Silk, Wool
Antique Native American Southwest Jewelry Group
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Southwest Jewelry Group.
Region / Tribe: Navajo Silver / Ute Beaded Necklace.
circa early to
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
$1,600 / set
Antique Native American Horse Collar, 19th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
beads, stroud cloth, cotton cloths, native tanned hide, hawk bells, wood dowels.
Dimension: L. 50" x
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
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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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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 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.