Beadwork, Quillwork, Drums & Northern Plains Arts

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...

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...

This beautiful, beaded bag was made by a Lakota Sioux artist using smoked, brain-tanned leather and tiny glass faceted beads.  It showcases blue, white, red and yellow beads in a teepee design that wraps around the bag. The bag has...

Authentic Lakota Sioux Native American beaded child's moccasins. These vintage moccasins are made with brain-tanned leather and feature a flat tongue flap and high cuff.  The leather and the Venetian glass beads are sinew sewn.  So cute!  The style of...

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:...

Authentic Cheyenne/Arapahoe Native American beaded child's moccasins. These vintage moccasins are made with brain-tanned leather and feature a flat tongue flap and beaded, fringed cuff.  The leather and the Venetian glass beads are sinew sewn.  Added leather sole. Ca. 1930s-40s ...