Archived
1 3

SKU: 241102-27

Plains Deer Beadwork

Early 20th Century

7.125" H x 6.375" W

Hand Crafted from Fabric and Glass Seed Beads in Light Blue and Yellow Colors in a Deer Motif Design Bag Face Only

In Very Good Condition

Plains deer beadwork is a historic and contemporary tradition of using glass, shell, or quill beads to decorate brain-tanned deer hide among Great Plains Indigenous cultures. This intricate art form was historically used to embellish garments, cradleboards, moccasins, and regalia, serving as a vital expression of tribal identity and storytelling.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Plains Indian

Year Range: 1900 - 1925

Region: Plains

Dimensions: 7.13 in6.38 in

Shipping

U.S. Shipping: One Flat Rate Per Order

Every U.S. order is packed in-house at our gallery and ships insured via USPS or UPS, with signature required on delivery. You pay one flat rate for the whole order, never per item:

  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

Buying from more than one category? You only pay the highest rate in your cart, so eight fetishes and a pair of earrings ship together for just $15.

Oversized Pieces

Large or heavy pieces, such as big pottery, baskets, rugs and framed art, are custom-packed and shipped at actual cost. As a guide, that's anything needing a box larger than 12" × 12" × 12" or weighing over 5 lbs. At checkout, choose Oversized – Shipping Invoiced Separately and we'll email your shipping invoice, usually within 24 hours. Contact us for an estimate before you buy.

International

International orders are welcome! We quote international shipping separately and invoice the actual postage after purchase. Contact us beforehand if you'd like an estimate.