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Style: Native American
Peterborough Canoe Model Caramel Color Vintage Native American Handcrafted Woode
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Native American handcrafted wooden miniature canoe and paddle, likely created as a tourist or folk art piece. Similar...
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1960s American Vintage Native American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Colorful Alaskan three figure winged totem. Carved and painted by Marlin Alphonse. Noted on back "purchased by Brad and Hazel Ritter on board Royal Princes, Sitka, Alaska 1986. His name heavily carved on back. PERIOD: 1986 ORIGIN: Alaska SIZE: 13"H x 12"W x 3 1/2"D Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American carvings & totems native American Indian native American totem poles n.
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1980s American Vintage Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Ditidaht First Nation TOTEM by Rick Williams the brother of John T. Williams partnered with other Native carvers to create at tribute to John in the form...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Rick Williams (Nootka / Nuu-chah-nulth, b. 1955). 2 Foot Red Cedar Seattle Pole" painted wood sculpture hand carved by Rick Williams and signed with titl...
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20th Century Canadian Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

Hopi Mudheads and Kacharis Red Ribbon Prize
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Mudhead and Kacharis by Lomayo Kanaya Hopi, second prize, Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial 2005. Three Kacharis in balloon basket with mudhead ballo...
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Early 2000s American Native American Models and Miniatures

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Pottery

Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
This matched pair of Nuu-chah-nulth model poles each feature thunderbirds, wolves, lightning snakes and eagles. The poles are nearly identical and vary only in minute details and color choices. The thunderbirds...
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1920s Canadian Vintage Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved totem pole features and eagle, frog, and an orca. Signed on back. Also marked "hand carved Indian made from the Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Seattle, WA 1899." 19"H x 5" Raymond Williams was the son of Sam Williams...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Matching pair of Northwest Coast carved model totem poles. Polychrome decorated with carved humanoid and bird figures. Each twice signed "Betty Sanners" back and bottom. Provenance Hudson Bay Fur Company, Seattle, Washington. 29"H Period: Early 20th century Origin: Northwest Coast Size: 29" base 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American carvings & totems native American Indian native American totem poles n.
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
This pair of colorful larger Nuu-chah-nulth model totem poles were likely made for a curio shop in Seattle or Victoria sometime around 1915. The poles...
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1910s Canadian Vintage Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

Pair of 1930s Tlingit Totems
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tlingit culture is divided into two moieties, or groups: Eagles and Ravens. These groups, also called clans, are exogamous – which means they marry out to the other group – and are m...
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1930s American Vintage Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

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This exquisite blackware jar is a masterwork by renowned San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Martinez (1887–1980), celebrated for pioneering the iconic black-on-black pottery technique...
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Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Muslin shield with backhand hold, bundle sticks with red and yellow ochre and original shoulder carrying strap. Ex Kammerer Period: 19th Century Origin: Sioux, Plains Size: 16 1/2...
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Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
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Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Models and Miniatures

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Tsimshian Totem by Howard Lincoln
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Native American models and miniatures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Native American models and miniatures 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 models and miniatures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with cedar, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Native American models and miniatures made in a specific country, there are North America, Canada, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original models and miniatures, popular names associated with this style include and Native American Art. 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 models and miniatures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $5,000.

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