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Native American Beadwork

Self-adornment is important to many Native American tribes. Traditionally, Native Americans decorated garments with porcupine quills, feathers, animal hair and plant-based dyes. With the introduction of European trade, traditional hand drilled beads made from stone, bone and shell were soon replaced with glass beads in red, yellow, blue, and white. The visual enhancement of clothing and horse gear has remained a strong part of Native American culture to this day. Cisco’s collection of antique Native American beadwork includes moccasins, pipe bags, flat bags, bandolier bags, tipi bags, gauntlets, cradle boards, fetishes, martingales and more. Much of the collection is from the Great Plains and Plateau regions and dates to the late 19th Century, early 20th Century.
  • Loom Beaded Sash, Native, Garment, Accessory
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    Loom Beaded Sash

    Current Price $1,200
    Original Price $2,500
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    Late 19th - early 20th Century Eastern loom beaded sash with fringe. A Native used piece. 64" plus 6" fringe both ends, 2" wide.PERIOD: Late 19th C...

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  • Sioux Shirt Strip, Native, Beadwork, Blanket Strip
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    Sioux Shirt Strip

    Current Price $800
    Original Price $1,200
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    Sioux beaded shirt strip. Sinew sewn on buffalo. Beaded with crosses and teepees in red, white and blue. 27" x 2 3/4"PERIOD: Late 19th CenturyORIGI...

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  • Plateau Gauntlets, Native, Garment, Gauntlets
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    Plateau Gauntlets

    Current Price $250
    Original Price $300
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    Plateau beaded gauntlets of smoke tanned deer skin. Very good condition. Wearable.PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Unknown, Native America...

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  • Plateau Flat Bag, Native, Beadwork, Flat Bag
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    Plateau Flat Bag

    Current Price $600
    Original Price $750
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    Plateau flat bag with fringe and flour sack lining. Fully beaded floral design.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Unknown, Native American...

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