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Early 20th Century African Phenolic Resin Bead Bracelet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century African Bakelite Bead Bracelet A dramatic bracelet of 13 African amber
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Marco Bicego Africa, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Strang Mixed Beads Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
"Inspired by tribal jewelry and the soft dunes of the Sahara, the Africa Collection is an
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1967 African Collection Wood Ivory Resin Bead Necklace YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1967 Yves Saint Laurent African Collection chunky wood and ivory resin bead necklace
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Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Marco Bicego Africa 18 ct Gold Graduated Long Single, Double Wave Bead Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
, this Africa Gold Necklace is hand engraved by Italian artisans. Could be worn as single or double
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

LB offers 20th c. Venetian glass trade beads Sterling Silver lapis bead necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Sterling bead adds a flash of bling amidst the lapis lazuli and African glass beads. Great Summer accessory
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Early 20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Cut Blue Sapphire Bead Necklace with Gold Clasp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful cut Blue Sapphire stone bead necklace with a secure 14 k gold clasp
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20th Century Central African Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Trio of Turquoise Beaded and Gold Filled Bracelets
Located in North Miami, FL
These never worn set of 3 African turquoise beaded bracelets with interspersed gold filled
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1990s American Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Gold-filled

Turquoise Beaded Bracelets with Silver Elements and Vintage Jade Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of jeweler custom stretch beaded African turquoise bracelets have silver toned
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2010s American Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

LB offers Chunky Tribal Ethnic Beads Amber Stone Glass Wood Bone SS Nc
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Glass Venetian beads, Golden Amber, African ceramic beads, Bone beads, Stone, Vintage carved Resin
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

20th Century African "Pillow Amber" Phenolic Resin Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
smooth old African "pillow amber" beads, which were made in Germany of phenolic resin and traded in
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1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

1967s Rare Yves Saint Laurent African Collection Wood Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
1967s rare Yves Saint Laurent African Collection wood bead long sautoir featuring mix brown and
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Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces

Marco Bicego 18 Carat Yellow Gold Africa Three-Strand Bracelet BB1411
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
Sahara, this Africa Gold Bracelet is hand engraved by Italian artisans. New retail price US$11,280
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Gemjunky Exquisite Large African Spider Web Jasper and Citrine Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful unique translucent glowing Spider Web Jasper enhanced with sparkling gemcut Citrine accents handmade Necklace Size: Jasper approximately 18 mm; Length: 19 inches; Clasp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Vermeil

Marco Bicego Africa 18 Carat Yellow Gold Graduated Triple Wave Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
, this Africa Gold Necklace is hand engraved by Italian artisans. Could be worn as long double or shorter
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Marco Bicego Africa 18 Carat Yellow Gold Graduated Double Wave Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
, this Africa Gold Necklace is hand engraved by Italian artisans. Could be worn as single or double
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

One of a kind vintage sterling elephant pendant on turquoise, brass and sterling
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
African mud beads are included.
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Brass

African Hand Beaded Armchairs, Pair _SALE_
Located in North Miami, FL
Handcrafted African armchairs from tiny white glass trade beads attached to a canvas-stretched
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Late 20th Century African Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Large Beaded African Female Wood Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large African wood sculpture of a female. It has colorful beads, seashells and brass metal.
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Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Ceremonial Beaded Apron Textile from South Africa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ceremonial hide Apron called Mapoto with white and colored beads, circa late 19th C from South
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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Hand-Carved and Beaded African Stool
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved spiders nest stool with intricate hand beaded top and base.
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Late 20th Century Cameroonian Other Stools

Materials

Beads, Wood

Yoruba African Diviner s Necklace with Glass Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Yoruba African diviner's necklace, Nigeria, swen to a felt covered board and
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful African tribe beaded bust. This is a stunning piece made of clay and adorned with beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Folk Art Busts

Materials

Clay, Beads

African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Dinka beaded vest for a young woman, comprised of strands of brightly colored glass
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Vintage 1960s Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Mid 20th century vibrant red and white hand beaded African ceremony chair. Originally crafted for
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beads

African Bone Beads in Natural
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural African bone beads Each one is unique, we have several available. Measures: 12" length
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Pair of Carved and Beaded Figural African Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of decorative carved wood figural stools featuring hand beading and embedded shell details.
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Stools

Materials

Beads, Shell, Wood

Early 20th Century Tribal Bakelite Amber Beads from Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century tribal Bakelite amber beads from Africa. These beads are referred to as
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Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Resin

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Beads

Best of Both Worlds Necklace, Heritageware
Located in Oxford, MD
. Combining our traditional Antiguan Caribbeads with African glass beads, we honor our roots in this elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Early 20th Century Blue White Hand Beaded African Ceremony Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

Early 20th Century Black White Hand Beaded African Ceremony Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

Vintage African Urembo Beaded Necklace Choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Urembo beaded necklace choker. Handmade in Kenya by the maasai tribe. Urembo
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Late 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Urembo Beaded Necklace Choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Urembo beaded necklace chokers. Handmade in Kenya by the maasai tribe. Urembo means
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Late 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Beads

Extra Large Custom Wallhanging African Clay Beads Combined with Wool and Yarn
Located in Brighton, Victoria
beaded magic with macrame. Drawing on African heritage and craftsmanship, each clay bead is hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Art

Materials

Clay, Wool

Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Beaded Gourd Vase
Located in New York, NY
Handsome blue and white hand-beaded African vase over dried gourd vessel. 20th century. Dimension
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20th Century African Vases

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells ,raffia
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Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks

Materials

Shell, Raffia, Wood, Beads

Pair of White African Hand Beaded Nigerian Yoruba Tribal Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Nigerian Yoruba Tribal beaded African chairs. Add a piece of drama to your room, with these
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Late 20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
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Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
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Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Yarn, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Yarn, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage West African Orange Copal Amber Bead Necklace with Silver Spacers
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A long vintage necklace hand-crafted from West African orange Copal Amber beads with Silver spacers
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" Tribal Figures with Beaded Necklaces
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" tribal figures with beaded necklaces A
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Masha Archer African "Hippo s Teeth" Shell, Glass, and Bone Beaded Necklace
By Masha Archer
Located in Point Richmond, CA
the world. The beads include "hippo's tooth" shell, glass, bone and silver. The centerpiece is seven
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Silver

"Medicine Man"--African Wooden Sculpture with Glass Beads, Cloth, Bell, Shells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Medicine Man" is a wooden sculpture with glass beads, cloth, a metal bell, and cowry shells used
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1950s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Black and White African Hand Beaded Nigerian Yoruba Tribal Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of black and white African hand beaded Nigerian Yoruba tribal armchairs. Add a piece of drama
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20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

South African 1970s Ethnic Cotton Caftan
Located in University City, MO
South African 1970s cotton ethnic caftan The handmade boho style caftan is designed with
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1970s South African Kaftans

klaylife ombre handmade clay beaded floor lamp, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
colour to any room. Each clay bead is hand rolled, kiln fired, then dip dyed before being individually
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2010s South African Floor Lamps

Materials

Clay

Klaylife x Uniqwa Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Floor Lamp Trio
Located in Brighton, Victoria
When it comes to a shared passion for Africa, handmade and unique design, Uniqwa Collections and
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2010s South African Floor Lamps

Materials

Clay

Klaylife, Frill, Grey, Small, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
beaded lighting enthusiasts just love. Perhaps it’s the modern, minimal chandelier design or the
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife, Swish, Medium, White, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A three-tiered, modern chandelier with an optional swishy tail. The Swish is our new clay beaded
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent 2002 *Out of Africa* Turquoise Beaded Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche *Out of Africa* Turquoise Beaded Clutch 2002 Collection
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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Klaylife, Dome, Grey, Medium Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
either our signature colors, or create your own!) - Handmade in Africa by a beautiful community in
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife, Dome, Denim, Small Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
either our signature colors, or create your own!) - Handmade in Africa by a beautiful community in
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife, Dome, Ombre, Large Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
either our signature colors, or create your own!) - Handmade in Africa by a beautiful Community in
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

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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.