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Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
vintage African trading beads, made of agate and quartz stone, with molded glass beads, turquoise and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass

Klaylife Handmade Clay Beaded Macramé Chandelier, Medium, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
-large Beads are handmade in Africa by a beautiful community in Kwazulu Natal.
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Sash, Large, Grey Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light,
Located in Brighton, Victoria
length of the clay beaded chandelier. The Sash is one of our most popular chandeliers and is a favourite
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Sash, Large Grey Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier/Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
length of the clay beaded chandelier. The Sash is one of our most popular chandeliers and is a favourite
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Lim, Large Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier/Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
The klaylife 'L.I.M' is our most minimal handmade clay beaded chandelier, for those who prefer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Marco Bicego Africa Beaded Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
Marco Bicego beaded necklace from the 'Africa Collection' set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vibrant red glass African bead bracelet
By Persia Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
creation showcases the rich heritage of red vintage African glass beads, each meticulously selected and
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pyrite, Gold Plate, Brass

African Beaded Tribal Armchair
Located in New York, NY
African tribal armchair in white ton-sur-ton glass beads on wood frame. Adds a touch of whimsy to
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

African Beaded Yoruba Chair, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
created with thousands of beads hand sewn on, taking an average of three months to complete. This
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20th Century Nigerian Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beads

Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Extensive bead work, black and white plant motive these chairs are very elegant and will transform
Category

Vintage 1980s African Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beads, Reclaimed Wood

Kazuko Japanese Antique Silk Scarf and African Beaded Scarf
By Kazuko Oshima
Located in New York, NY
japan and the beads are a mixture of antique African circa 1900s and 17th century trading beads
Category

1980s American Scarves

My chic coral bracelet
By Persia Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and colors. This striking piece features chunky white matte African beads, known for their bold
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Brass

African Turquoise Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Extraordinary Necklace of natural African turquoise beads of very rare size. The length of the
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Pyrite, Jasper

Colorful bracelet with diamond elements, made of african glass beads
Located in Basel, BS
Unique bracelet made of trade beads from Ghana. With handmade diamond loops in rose gold, yellow
Category

2010s Swiss Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sylvia Gottwald, Long Haliotis /Abalone and Glass beads Statement Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
with African glass beads and small round wooden spacers.The mostly turquoise Abalone originates from
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite

Beaded Gold Link Bracelet
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
18k yellow gold beads, and an assortment of striped green and blue vintage African trade beads. The
Category

2010s Beaded Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Marco Bicego 18k Yellow Gold Africa Stellar Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Rochester, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Aftrica Stellar Collection Hand Engraved Necklace With Raw Diamond Bead
Category

2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage African-Style Multi-Strand Red Coral Beach Long Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage, African-style multi-strand, 30" long necklace features red Coral beads. The clasp
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Marco Bicego Double Wave Necklace Africa Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Marco Bicego
Located in Houston, TX
This 18k yellow gold Marco Bicego necklace from the Africa collection is inspired by tribal jewelry
Category

2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marco Bicego Triple Wave Necklace Africa Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Marco Bicego
Located in Houston, TX
This 18k yellow gold Marco Bicego necklace from the Africa collection is inspired by tribal jewelry
Category

2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Unique Tibetan Beads Cinnabar and Brazilian Onyx Necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
from the USA, Onyx from Brazil, and decorated vintage wooden beads from Africa. Each bead has its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ombre Black Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a Euro Centric African bead technique. Specification Approximation: 500 mm wide x 650 mm high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chandeliers and Pendants

Medium Ornate Blue and White Clay Bead Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influence with a Euro centric African bead technique. Specs. Approximation: 550mm wide x 800mm high. Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chandeliers and Pendants

My red glass silver fish bracelet
By Persia Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
striking piece features bold red vintage African glass beads, which provide a rich, energetic pop of color
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Lupita Woven Pearl and Coral Necklace
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
, sustainable bamboo coral beads, fair-trade African pinstriped yellow & black glass seed beads, brass spacers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Brass

Gemstone Statement Objet D Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
jasper, Tigers eye, silver set Tibetan bead, long brown Sundaris (type of African amber) bead, smooth
Category

Antique 17th Century Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Othe...

Antique Kuba Cloth with Antique Yourba Beading Pillow
By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine antique West African beaded mask has been paired with antique kuba cloth to perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
South Africa, circa 1930 One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd. H 12 x Ø 10 cm
Category

Vintage 1930s South African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Beads

Large Multi-Beaded Embellished Turquoise Pendant Bib Collar Necklace
Located in Milton Keynes, GB
traditional craftsmanship and an extraordinary passion for unique African beaded jewellery and art, this
Category

2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amazonite, Crystal, Garnet, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold-filled, Gold ...

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
Located in Chicago, IL
ancestors. Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, beaded, headdress,hat, tribal
Category

Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Beads

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
Located in Chicago, IL
ancestors. Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, beaded, headdress,hat
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Beads

African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique Zulu bead work necklace Necklace South Africa A fine old Zulu bead work
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century White Hand Beaded African Ceremony Chair
Located in Amarillo, TX
Beautiful, intricate hand beaded antique ceremony chair from Nigeria.
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

Early 20th Century Red White Hand Beaded African Ceremony Chair
Located in Amarillo, TX
Beautiful, intricate hand beaded antique ceremony chair from Nigeria.
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

19th century African Red Glass Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
19th century red glass beads, knotted necklace from East Africa.
Category

Antique 19th Century Kenyan Collectible Jewelry

19th Century Red Glass Bead African Necklace
Located in London, GB
19th century red bead African necklace with antique silver centerpiece and clasp.
Category

Antique 19th Century Kenyan Collectible Jewelry

Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions
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Late 20th Century Nigerian Busts

Early Zulu Carved Wood Pipe with Beaded Stem and Strap on Stand South Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
with glass-beaded stem and strap. South Africa. Long well carved stem under the beads with flaring
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yves Saint Laurent African Style Wood and Metal Bead Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful African inspired necklace by YSL. Wood beads are mixed with a graphite colored
Category

Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Ceremonial Blanket, Xhosa People, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Ceremonial Blanket, Xhosa people, South Africa
Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Large Beaded Tribal Mask
Located in Northfield, IL
Outstanding large wooden carved mask with intricate beading and metal inlay details.
Category

Vintage 1930s African Masks

Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. Areas of encrusted red camwood powder between arms and around feet. Glass beads around neck, waist
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, West African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
"Reckitts" blue (laundry bleach) pigment in coiffure. Glass beads around waist and wrist. A tall and
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
Mollo Oa Leifo – Mme (“fire in the hearth – Mother”), pays homage to the African mothers who give
Category

2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Other

Clay Beaded "Sash" Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
South African point of view. Talented local women in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands hand-roll each bead from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded Elongated Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
beads that are then hand strung on to wrought iron frames. A very striking Silhouette, the elongated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "Frill" Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
The Frill design is an empire style chandelier constructed of a belly band and neck band similar to the Sash design, the difference being that it has added side swags overlapping. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "Lim" white Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
back style with handrolled sun dried clay beads being kiln fired , dip dyed and then hand strung onto a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "French" White Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
Opting for a french design, this chandelier has pretty proportions, featuring beaded swags and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "Drop" Ivory Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
swags, a belly band and top band and scrolled iron loop details. With each clay bead hand rolled
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Sterling Silver Amethyst Stud Earrings with Beaded Halo
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
This pair of stud earrings features natural round-cut amethysts, each measuring approximately 6mm in diameter. The gemstones display a rich violet hue with well-defined facets that e...
Category

2010s African Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Clay Beaded Twist Ivory Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
Beautiful generously wide empire chandelier with belly and neck bands and side swags with wrought iron scrolls. A great focal point and serious impact, shown in ivory. * Other ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "Frill" Charcoal and Stone Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
is in charcoal colour beads. The light is supplied with 5 S hooks which can be slotted together to
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Gardener s Mirror Dark Blue
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Zimbabwean and South African duo - so much to be celebrated! Inspired by the 18th Century Neo-Classical
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wire

Magpie Green Regency Chandelier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
incorporate repurposed, found, memorabilia, or recycled elements such as mosaic, bits of mirror, glass beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Regency Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Tin, Gold Leaf

Magpie Herfs Regency Chandelier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
incorporate repurposed, found, memorabilia, or recycled elements such as mosaic, bits of mirror, glass beads
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tin, Gold Leaf

Magpie Teacup Frenzy Chandelier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
incorporate repurposed, found, memorabilia, or recycled elements such as mosaic, bits of mirror, glass beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tin, Gold Leaf

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African Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African bead you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African bead for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using beads, trimming and ceramic. If you’re shopping for an African bead, we have 103 options in-stock, while there are 49 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an African bead — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An African bead is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Modern styles are sought with frequency. antique textiles galleries, Yoruba People and Atelier Lam each produced at least one beautiful African bead that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Bead?

The average selling price for an African bead at 1stDibs is $2,049, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.