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African Yoruba Glass Beaded and Leather Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century Nigerian Yoruba chair constructed with found objects and ambitiously hand beaded
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beads
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa
These beaded covers were used
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa
These beaded covers were
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads
1st Half 20th Century Female Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
1st Half 20th Century Female Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
A stylistically pleasing figure
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Beads
Pair of Black and White Diamond African Beaded Ceremonial Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black and white diamond beaded African ceremonial chairs - made custom, folk art of African
Category
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beads
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
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
Category
Mid-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
Category
Mid-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
Category
Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of African Ceremonial Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of African Ceremonial chairs made in Nigeria. The pair are custom and made in Africa.... These
Category
20th Century Folk Art Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beads
$5,500 / set
Collection of Five Petite Ndebele Toy Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Yoruba African Beaded Crown
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous white hand-beaded crown adorned with birds from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Stand
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
Blue
White African Beaded Crown
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a hand-woven, beaded Yoruban crown.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
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
Category
Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Resin
Antique/Vintage Southern African Beaded Pipe, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique/vintage South African tribal pipe with a carved ox-bone mouthpiece and carved wooden
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Folk Art Busts
Materials
Clay, Beads
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric, 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
20th Century African Beaded Fali Fertility Doll from Cameroon
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century African Beaded Fali Fertility Doll from Cameroon
Offered is a beaded Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beads
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,880
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Art
Materials
Clay, Wool
Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells ,raffia
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks
Materials
Shell, Raffia, Wood, Beads
"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
Category
1950s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
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
Category
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
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Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Beads
Bamileke Horned Tribal Mask from Cameroon, Africa
Located in Miami, FL
Bamileke Horned Tribal Mask from Cameroon, Africa
Offered for sale is a decorative carved mask
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Masks
Materials
Horn, Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Beads
African Bamileke Tribal Mask from Cameroon with Horns
Located in Miami, FL
African Bamileke Tribal Mask from Cameroon with Horns
Offered for sale is a decorative carved mask
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Masks
Materials
Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Beads, Horn
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beads
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
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
Category
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
Category
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
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
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
LB offers Vintage Marcasite Sterling Leopard Rock Crystal African clay Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
glamour.Ceramic African striped beads add that touch of wildness.
A large SterlingSilver and crystal lobster claw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
Beaded African Skirt, Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
Elaborately beaded and painstakingly constructed, this type of hide skirt was created by young
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Southern Africa
Located in New York, NY
, bicolored beads kept inside are thought to be a method to keep the snuff within from caking.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Beads
Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Rarely are we able to identify the hand of a particular traditional artist from southern Africa
Category
Antique 19th Century Mozambican Vases and Vessels
Materials
Beads, Glass
Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Gourds were a favored item among southern African tribes, carried by both men and women and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
African Tribal Art Vintage Zulu Xhosa Bead Work Tobacco Bag
Located in London, GB
African tribal art vintage Zulu or Xhosa bead work tobacco bag
Woven cloth with geometric bead
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
Large African Beaded Figures
Located in Sarasota, FL
Two Large African carved wood fully beaded free standing figures, male holding pipe, female holding
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Art- Beaded Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
: African, Tribal, Ceremonial, Cameroon, headdress, cloth, beads, blue, red, brown, shells
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art
Materials
Hide
Pair African Beaded Dolls
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of hand carved wooden African dolls, with beaded clothing, male and female, from Nigeria, 80
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Apron Belt, South Africa
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique Zulu bead work apron belt South Africa
A fine old Zulu bead work apron belt
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Glass
Vintage Zulu Beaded Collar Necklace, South Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Africa, early 20th century.
South African Zulu beaded collar.
Measures: H 80 x Ø 2.2 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century South African More Folk Art
Materials
Beads
White Beaded African Hats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cone shaped African beaded hats, from Yoruba, West Africa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Tribal Art
Pair of African Beaded Hats
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of sculptural hats, lined in fabric and covered in tiny white beads, the hats covered in
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Tribal Art
African Tribal Fine Framed Ba Tonga Beaded Apron
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine framed ba Tonga beaded apron.
A finely beaded checkered apron professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
African Ibibio Beaded Head Masks, Pair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
This fabulous pair of African Ibibio beaded head masks of the Ekpo tribe originate from South East
Category
Late 20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Crystal
Jene Clay Beads from Mali Western Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary decorative Western African Artifact. From the Jene Tribe in Mali Western Africa.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Rope
White African Beaded Yoruba Chair from Nigeria
By Yoruba People
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sculptural arm chair in all white beading.
Category
Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Art
African Dance Aprons
Located in New York, NY
framed in shadow box, beaded on leather with cowrie shells on ends and leather ties
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
$1,800
Unusually large beaded Yoruba Basket
Located in Stamford, CT
Cloth basket encrusted with colorful old glass trade beads
Category
20th Century African More Folk Art
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African Beaded Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of African beaded art available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of African beaded art — often made from beads, trimming and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of African beaded art, we have 103 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of African beaded art — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of African beaded art, designed in the folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one piece of African beaded art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Csaba Markus, Cameroon Tribe and Yoruba People produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an African Beaded Art?
A piece of African beaded art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,648, while the lowest priced sells for $48 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
Questions About African Beaded Art
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Africa, beads represent a number of things. Beaded waist jewelry worn by women in West Africa symbolize sensuality, fertility, femininity, wealth and spiritual health. Some African tribes associate different bead colors with levels of social standing or power. Shop a selection of bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is Zulu beadwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Zulu beadwork is designed to tell a story and is steeped in cultural meaning and tradition. This art uses decorative geometrical designs and colors to convey messages. Beadwork is traditionally done by women and is often used to express feelings and relationships. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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