- Alaska Statehood FlagSKU: AJ1473Alaska 49 star cotton statehood parade flag. 33" x 25" frame 34" x 41". For the first time since 1912, the United States flew a new flag, one with 49-stars. Unfurled on Independence Day, 4 July 1959, this flag signified the admission of Alaska as a state. The 49-star flag was used for only a ...$1,500
- Beaded Heiser Batwing ChapsSKU: AJ0762Beaded Herman Heiser batwing chaps with American flags. Thread sewn on hide and applied to leather chaps. Vibrantly decorated with horse tracks, morning stars, tipis, crosses, and four American flags beaded in colors of cobalt, greasy yellow, red white heart, jade and white. Maker's mark stamp ...$30,000
- Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair BridleSKU: R465Patriotic Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle with American flags and candy stripes on brow, nose and cheek bands. Matching 6' candy stripe reins in red, white and blue ending in knots and tassels. PERIOD: ContemporaryORIGIN: Montana, United StatesSIZE: Standard; 6' reins$7,500
- Deer Lodge "Good Luck" Horsehair BridleSKU: U57Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle in eight colors with American flags, knots, tassels, and glass rosettes within hitch bands with roses on both brow and nose bands. Flat nose, brow and flat cheek bands. On brow band spelled out "GOOD LUCK." Made by one of the best hitchers in Deer Lodge Prison. ...$12,000
- Sioux Patriotic Doctor's BagSKU: Y344Sioux beaded patriotic large doctor's bag with 62 American flags and crests. Came from a trading post in South Dakota; estimate first half 20th century, sold in the 1970's for $16,500. 10" x 12" x 18". PERIOD: First Half 20th Century ORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: 10" x ...$18,000
- Sioux Pipe BagSKU: AJ0255_FRExceptional Sioux made pipe bag with American flags. Additional pouch on top. Beaded sides with long thin fringe. Lettering on one side "PUP." Pipe bag 20", quilled slats 9", fringe 11", overall 41". PERIOD: Late 19th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: Pipe bag 20", ...$5,500
- Nez Perce Corn HuskSKU: A0831Nez Perce pictorial corn husk with buffalo and evergreens on one side, reverse eagle over flag. Linen on corn husk. Double pictorial, rare. Collector’s piece. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Nez Perce, Native AmericanSIZE: 9" x 10"$6,500
- Plateau Patriotic GauntletsSKU: AH0754Plateau patriotic beaded gauntlets with horse head, American flag and red, white and blue star on smoke tanned hide with flower sack lining. Large rodeo style. PERIOD: First Half 20th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Unknown, Native AmericanSIZE: 10" x 16" plus 3 1/2" fringe$5,000
- Patriotic Iroquois WhimsySKU: AF0602Iroquois made beaded whimsy in the shape of a canoe with American Flag. Dated 1925. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Northeast - Iroquois, Native AmericanSIZE: 9" x 4" plus drops$750
- Sioux Patriotic DressSKU: AF1484Sioux beaded brain tanned dress with American flags. Thread sewn on softly tanned hide. Yoke beaded using colors of apple red, red white hearts, dark blue, white, pea green, yellow and metallic. Large fully beaded top and arms. Geometric patterns with flags and candy stripe around neck. 45"L, ...$22,000
- Apache Beaded PouchSKU: K336Apache made beaded pouch. Beaded both sides. One side with American Flag. Drops having beaded balls with beaded edging. Brain tanned, fabric lined. One of the best. 7" x 7 1/2" PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Southwest - Apache, Native AmericanSIZE: 7" x 7 1/2"$4,500
- Sioux Pictorial Pipe BagSKU: Q92Sioux made pictorial two sided pipe bag. One side with geometrics the other with two horse heads and four flags. Large beaded panel, quilled slats, beaded side and top edging. Yellow ochre covered bag and long fringe. Bag and slats 27" fringe 15" overall 42" width 6 1/2". PERIOD: Late 19th ...$15,000
- Sioux Patriotic Pictorial Pipe BagSKU: AF0115Sioux made patriotic pictorial beaded pipe bag with large beaded panel having four flags and large crosses on the quilled slats. Brain tanned leather, metal and glass seed beads, natural and dyed porcupine quills, sinew and thread sewn. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, ...$15,000
- Sioux Patriotic VestSKU: D1690_JOSioux fully beaded patriotic vest with teepees, crosses and four flags. Sinew sewn on brain tanned deer skin then flour sack lined. 15" at shoulders, 19" at chest, 19"H PERIOD: Late 20th Century ORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: 15" at shoulders, 19" at chest, 19"H$12,000
- Patriotic MoccasinsSKU: D0101Fully beaded Sioux patriotic moccasins. Greasy white background with eagles and US banners. Parfleche soles. "0 3 5" written in greasy yellows on green background both toes with initials "G.H." beaded in red on tongue. We assumed commissioned by a soldier$8,000
- Whimsy BoxSKU: H1285AIroquois made beaded whimsy box with flags, birds and the date 1921. 5" x 4". PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Northeast - Iroquois, Native AmericanSIZE: 5"x 4"$750
- Whimsy PillowSKU: P641Iroquois made beaded whimsy pillow in the shape of a six pointed star with flag motif. 6" x 6" plus drops. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Northeast - Iroquois, Native AmericanSIZE: 6" x 6" plus drops$500
- Whimsy PillowSKU: I257Iroquois made beaded whimsy pillow with flowers, leaves, flags and eagle holding arrows along with bugle bead drops. 11" x 10". PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Northeast - Iroquois, Native AmericanSIZE: 11"x10"$900
- Whimsy Patriotic BoxSKU: H1285Iroquois made whimsy beaded patriotic box with birds with four flags and "BOX" on top. Dated on each end 1889. 6" x 4" x 4". PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Northeast - Iroquois, Native AmericanSIZE: 6"x4"x4"$750
- Beaded Sioux Vest with Flags and CrossesSKU: L128819th Century Sioux mans vest. Geometric and crosses one side. Geometric and flags on reverse. Sinew sewn on buffalo. We assume once had lining, now removed. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: Mans$15,000
- Sioux Beaded VestSKU: R1156Sioux vest, beautifully beaded, with horses and flags. Display or wear. PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: Mens$7,500
Native American Patriotic Beadwork
Native American patriotic beadwork reflects the enduring connection between Native cultures and the United States. Through intricate designs, Native artisans expressed their patriotism. American flag-themed beadwork adorned various items, including pipe bags, garments, and souvenir whimsies, honoring the nation's symbols in a distinct Indigenous art form.