Great Plains (Native American)

The Plains Culture area is home to several nomadic and semi-nomadic cultures, the Plains region stretches from Mexico to Canada and incorporates the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and parts of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Texas. It is known for beadwork and painted hides.

 

Antique Native American Moccasins

Late Classic Period Moccasins Beaded with Quillwork,
 
Sioux (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1875
4 ½ x 4 ¼ x 11 ¾ inches
Reference: 24856
 

Antique Native American Moccasins

Beaded Moccasins with Buffalo Track and Tipi Motifs,
 
Arapaho (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1880
4 ¼ x 4 x 10 ¾ inches
Reference: 24834
 

Roach Headdress

Roach (Headdress),
 
Plains (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1880
14 ½ x 3 x 8 ½ inches
Reference: 11387
 

Holster

Beaded Holster with Corn Plant Design,
 
Sioux (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1890
10 ¾ x 4 ¾ x ¼ inches
Reference: 21160
 
 

Rattle

Rattle with Pictographic Bird,
 
Sioux (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1850-1860
8 ¾ x 3 ½ x 3 ¼ inches
Reference: 24787
 

Awl Case

Beaded Hide Awl Case,
 
Sioux (Great Plains (Native American)), 1890
29 x 1 inches
Reference: 20168
 

Antique Native American Moccasins

 
Cheyenne (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1880
Reference: 27106
 

Cuff

Pair of Plains Beaded Leather Cuffs with Bar Design,
 
Crow (Great Plains (Native American)), last quarter of the 19th century
5 x 5 x 4 inches
Reference: 28309
 
 

Antique Native American Moccasins

Plains Child's Moccasins Beaded with Thunderbird Motif,
 
Cheyenne (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1885
3 x 3 ½ x 8 inches
Reference: 28310
 

Antique Native American Moccasins

Pair of Plains Beaded Moccasins,
 
Sioux (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1890
3 ½ x 3 ½ x 10 inches
Reference: 28311
 

Roach Headdress

Roach (Headdress),
 
Plains (Great Plains (Native American)), 20th century
15 x 15 x 16 inches
Reference: 19206
 

Antique Native American Moccasins

Beaded Moccasins with Buffalo Track Design,
 
Sioux (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1900
11 x 4 x 3 ½ inches
Reference: 18915
 
 

Child's Moccasins

Antelope Hide Moccasins, Partially Beaded,
 
Arapaho (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1875
7 ½ x 2 ¾ x 3 inches
Reference: 21162
 

Drum

Painted Drum,
 
Plains (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1900-1925
2 x 6 ¼ inches
Reference: 24593
 

Puberty Ball

Scatter Beaded Puberty Ball,
 
Sioux (Great Plains (Native American)), circa 1890
2 inches
Reference: 10348
 

Spoon

Carved Buffalo Horn Spoon,
 
Blackfeet (Great Plains (Native American)), fourth quarter of the 19th century
6 ¾ inches
Reference: 24855