Beadwork, Quillwork, Drums & Northern Plains Arts

This fantastic, antique Anishinaabe bandolier bag is not only a work of art, it's also a piece of history!  Made in the late 1880s, the cotton material of the bag is overlaid with black velvet fabric, pink silk ribbon, and...

This is a magnificent example of antique Iroquois/Mohawk beadwork. This Glengarry hat/cap is fully beaded with all of the beads intact.  While there is very slight deterioration of the red fabric on the folded edge, this does not diminish the...

This lovely patriotic-themed beaded knife sheath and mirror bag set are the work of artist Charles Chief Eagle, Pine Ridge Lakota Sioux. Both are signed and dated 1993. The pieces are brain tanned hide and are sinew sewn. The entire...

This beautiful, beaded knife sheath and mirror bag set are the work of artist Charles Chief Eagle, Pine Ridge Lakota Sioux. Both are signed and dated 1992. The pieces are brain tanned hide and are sinew sewn. The entire front...

This is a magnificent, beaded bag handmade by noted Lakota artist, Diana Miller. The style of beadwork is known today as hill stitch but previously was designated at "lazy stitch". Diana's precision in her work and beautiful designs is what...

Authentic Northern Plains - possibly Cheyenne - Native American beaded moccasins. Antique moccasins from the late 1800s are sinew sewn with small, uneven Venetian glass beads.  The red beads are "white hearts" - white beads with a coating of transparent...

Authentic Northern Plains Native American beaded blanket strip in a patriotic pattern. This piece is sinew sewn with Venetian glass beads onto commercial leather and backed with red fabric. Ca. late 1900s Blanket strips are decorative beaded bands that are...

Gorgeous, beaded woman's high-top moccasins from the Northern Rockies region. These brain-tanned ochre stained leather moccasins with rawhide soles have an all-over floral pattern and beaded trim that is thread-sewn with older and newer beads. The shaft of the boot...

Original watercolor painting of a Native American woman painted by American artist Ken Ferguson. Professionally framed. This painting was purchased in the 1990s and hung in a non-smoking home. It is gorgeous and in perfect condition. SIZE:image: 12 1/2" high...

This vintage beaded mirror bag is made by Rosebud Sioux artist Rosalie Little Thunder. It features a fully-beaded front with sinew-sewn Venetian glass beads on smoke tanned elk hide. The strap is braided leather. This style of beadwork is called...

Lovely, authentic Plateau gauntlets feature a beaded four directions design. These brain-tanned leather gauntlets were made in the mid 1900s. The design is sewn with thread and Venetian glass beads. The inside is lined with fabric. Dimensions:Cuffs are approximately 5...

These ladies fur and leather mukluks are Native crafted in Canada from the Arctic Trading Company, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.  The boot is made of suede leather with rabbit fur and a wool and polyester fleece lining.  The toes of the...

Fabulous Northern Plains Buffalo Shield by noted artist Rod Steiner, Santee Sioux.    The center of the shield is made from rawhide, attached to a frame of branches with sinew and painted with a stylized buffalo design.  Two braided horsehair...

This beautiful, replica Lakota Sioux beaded knife sheath was made by noted American artist Cathy Smith.  It showcases Venetian glass beads in red, yellow, pink and shades of blue on natural, brain-tanned leather. The sheath has leather fringe across the...

This is a fantastic vintage folk art mask carving with bird feathers by Gregory Lomayesva, Hispanic and Hopi.  Gregory Lomayesva (born 1971) is an American painter, sculptor, and mixed-media artist who lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He...

This is a fantastic vintage folk art mask carving with bird feathers by Gregory Lomayesva, Hispanic and Hopi.  Gregory Lomayesva (born 1971) is an American painter, sculptor, and mixed-media artist who lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He...

Lovely antique Chippewa silk hanging bag with beaded velvet pouches attached to the front.  Pouches have floral designs created with thread-sewn Venetian glass beads.  Ribbon trim has split-stitch embroidery and beads.  Ca. 1890s. Size: 24 1/3" long x 9" wideCondition:...

15" Spirit bear patterned, double-sided octagonal drum. Taos Drum Company. Handcrafted with hide and wood. Size: 15" diameter x 3.25" deepWill be shipped with a beater.RK23

Fabulous!  This is a Native American beadwork purse that was created on a loom.  The handle is also beaded, and it includes fringe with a geometric design.  The purse is lined with fabric and has leather trim at the opening....