Ethnographic Textiles

An ethnographic textile is an art form. It determines the culture which is a necessary form for the translation of human emotions and the human experience. Even though they are just a few decenniums old, ethnographic textiles from around the world are prone to damage. Many of them are obtained straight from their natural environment, which means they are soiled, worn, and fragile. Textiles have a long history, stretching back 100,000 to 500,000 years. Data signifies that women started to spend more time on cloth-manufacturing in the Neolithic era to incorporate patterns and embellishments, resulting in works that became more than just utilitarian.

Textiles can convey knowledge – the specific colors, methods, and patterns adorning textiles can signify social status, document history, and folktales, and serve as a defensive covering all at the same time. This is particularly true for communities lacking a written language, such as Asia's indigenous peoples and ethnic minority tribes. These communities have a remarkably diverse range of fiber art expressions. The vintage and antique ethnographic textiles on sale are featured on various trending auctions. Bidsquare has a wide collection of ethnographic textiles at online auction which resembles the history of an ancient era. You can find vintage and antique ethnographic textiles on sale.

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  • (9) Central and South American Machetes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    (9) Central and South American Machetes

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    $300 - $500
    Vogt Auction
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $150
  • Handwoven Peruvian Rug, 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.
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    $800 - $1,200

    Handwoven Peruvian Rug, 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.

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    $800 - $1,200
    Vogt Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • (8) Pre-Columbian Terracotta Textile Spindle Whorls
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    $150 - $300

    (8) Pre-Columbian Terracotta Textile Spindle Whorls

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    $150 - $300
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $80
  • Fine Navajo "Bird Tree of Life" Weaving by Tomacito Sloan
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    $800 - $1,200

    Fine Navajo "Bird Tree of Life" Weaving by Tomacito Sloan

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    $800 - $1,200
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Pre-Columbian Peruvian Burial Cloth Held in Plastic Display Stand
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    $100 - $200

    Pre-Columbian Peruvian Burial Cloth Held in Plastic Display Stand

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    $100 - $200
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • African Ivory Coast Baule Carved Wood Dipper, Slingshot, and Heddle Pulley
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    $125 - $250

    African Ivory Coast Baule Carved Wood Dipper, Slingshot, and Heddle Pulley

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    $125 - $250
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $60
  • Vintage Panamanian Kuna Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Boat with Figures
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    $60 - $90

    Vintage Panamanian Kuna Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Boat with Figures

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    $60 - $90
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $30
  • Vintage Navajo Sand Cast Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concho Belt
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000

    Vintage Navajo Sand Cast Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concho Belt

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    $800 - $1,000
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • An early South American pictorial textile
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    $800 - $1,200

    An early South American pictorial textile

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A Plateau beaded Dan Patch flat bag
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    $1,500 - $2,000

    A Plateau beaded Dan Patch flat bag

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A Kodiak bear hide
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    $1,000 - $1,500

    A Kodiak bear hide

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A rare Northern Indian child's jacket
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    $500 - $700

    A rare Northern Indian child's jacket

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    $500 - $700
  • Navajo (Diné) Rug, 20th Century 
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    $200 - $300

    Navajo (Diné) Rug, 20th Century 

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    $200 - $300
  • Ethnographic Textiles
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    $5 - $500

    Ethnographic Textiles

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    $5 - $500
  • Ethnographic Textiles
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    $5 - $500

    Ethnographic Textiles

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    $5 - $500
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $100 - $150

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $100 - $150
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $200 - $400

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $200 - $400
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $300 - $400

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $300 - $400
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $200 - $400

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $200 - $400
  • Ethnographic Textile Assortment
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    $400 - $600

    Ethnographic Textile Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $400 - $600

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $200 - $300

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $200 - $300
  • (5) Peruvian Handwoven Textiles - AS IS
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    $150 - $300

    (5) Peruvian Handwoven Textiles - AS IS

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    $150 - $300
  • Ethnographic Assortment
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    $150 - $300

    Ethnographic Assortment

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    $150 - $300
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $400 - $600

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $200 - $300

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $200 - $300
  • Ethnographic Object Assortment
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    $150 - $300

    Ethnographic Object Assortment

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    $150 - $300
  • Group of Eight Southwestern Rugs and Textiles, 20th Century
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    $200 - $300

    Group of Eight Southwestern Rugs and Textiles, 20th Century

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    $200 - $300
  • Vintage Navajo Wide Ruins Textile
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    $400 - $600

    Vintage Navajo Wide Ruins Textile

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    $400 - $600
  • Bornean Pua Kumbu Ceremonial Textile
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    $600 - $1,200

    Bornean Pua Kumbu Ceremonial Textile

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    $600 - $1,200
  • Ethnographic Ceremonial Eating Mat
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    $300 - $500
  • Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment
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    $350 - $600

    Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment

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    $350 - $600
  • Germantown-Style Textile
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    $300 - $500

    Germantown-Style Textile

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    $300 - $500
  • Multi-Cultural Art and Textile Assortment
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    $100 - $200

    Multi-Cultural Art and Textile Assortment

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    $100 - $200
  • Peruvian Mummy Doll and Textile Assortment
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    $300 - $500

    Peruvian Mummy Doll and Textile Assortment

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    $300 - $500
  • African Leather and Textile Assortment
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    $100 - $200

    African Leather and Textile Assortment

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    $100 - $200
  • Pua Kumbu, Malaysian Borneo, Textile
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    $400 - $600

    Pua Kumbu, Malaysian Borneo, Textile

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    $400 - $600
  • Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment
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    $200 - $300

    Multi-Cultural Textile Assortment

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    $200 - $300
  • Pre-Columbian Textile Assortment
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    $200 - $400

    Pre-Columbian Textile Assortment

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    $200 - $400
  • Pre-Columbian Peruvian Textile Assortment
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    $400 - $600

    Pre-Columbian Peruvian Textile Assortment

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    $400 - $600
  • Pre-Columbian Chancay Style Textile Assortment
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    $100 - $200

    Pre-Columbian Chancay Style Textile Assortment

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    $100 - $200
  • Native American Indian Iroquois Beaded Whimsys Textile Assortment
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    $300 - $500

    Native American Indian Iroquois Beaded Whimsys Textile Assortment

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    $300 - $500
  • Pre-Columbian Style Chankay Painted Textile and Tapestry Assortment
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    $300 - $500

    Pre-Columbian Style Chankay Painted Textile and Tapestry Assortment

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    $300 - $500
  • Framed Vintage Central African Kuba Cloth Skirt
    Estimate
    $400 - $800

    Framed Vintage Central African Kuba Cloth Skirt

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    $400 - $800
  • Long Central African Kuba Cloth
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    $300 - $600

    Long Central African Kuba Cloth

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    $300 - $600
  • Navajo Germantown Wearing Blanket
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000

    Navajo Germantown Wearing Blanket

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    $3,000 - $4,000
    8 Bids
    Sold for
    $2,100