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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 Vintage African Trade Beads

Vintage 20th Century African "Pillow Amber" 'Phenolic Resin' Necklace
20th Century African "Pillow Amber" 'Phenolic Resin' Necklace

20th Century African "Pillow Amber" 'Phenolic Resin' Necklace

W 2 in D 1 in L 28 in
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
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1980s American Modern Vintage African Trade Beads

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

Vintage Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind

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H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.75 in Dm 4 in L 6.5 in
Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
wonder, with pupils of African trade beads and curly copper wire hair scattered about the face. The crack
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Clay

Vintage Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon

Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon

H 10 in W 7 in D 4 in
Yoruba Ibeji triplets master sculptor.Abegunde of Ede tribal African Art Nigeria
Located in Norwich, GB
, powdered, given jewellery. Note the trade beads which adorn our figures' waistlines. One of the female
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1930s Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Wood

Vintage Yoruba Ibeji triplets master sculptor.Abegunde of Ede tribal African Art Nigeria
Yoruba Ibeji triplets master sculptor.Abegunde of Ede tribal African Art Nigeria

Yoruba Ibeji triplets master sculptor.Abegunde of Ede tribal African Art Nigeria, circa 1930

H 10.63 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
original context. Around her neck and waist, she was decorated several strings of old trade beads of
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

H 22 in W 6 in D 6 in

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Vintage Old Baltic Honey Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 21 inches (53cm). Live chopped pieces disks of raw Baltic amber. The size varies from 15 to 32mm. The color of amber is transparent, honey. The color is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Vintage African Trade Beads

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Amber

Vintage Old Baltic Honey Amber Necklace
Vintage Old Baltic Honey Amber Necklace

Vintage Old Baltic Honey Amber Necklace

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L 21 in
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Pottery Donkey Sculpture
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly charming and stylish pottery-clay donkey sculpture from Mexico. This unique piece is its own one of a kind that shows craftmanship and style. The sculpture presents the ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Trade Beads

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Ceramic

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Pottery Donkey Sculpture
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Pottery Donkey Sculpture

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Pottery Donkey Sculpture

H 8 in W 8 in D 4 in
Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird Folk Art
By Tonala Pottery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art. Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico hand painted bird dove ceramic. Warm earth tone polychrome colors with abstract desi...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage African Trade Beads

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Pottery, Ceramic

Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird Folk Art
Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird Folk Art

Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird Folk Art

H 4 in W 7 in D 3 in
Japanese Vintage Tea Ceremony Bronze Tea Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind rare tea ceremony accessory discovered from our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Seldom seen and with lovely sound. This is an extraordinary opportunity to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage African Trade Beads

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Bronze

Japanese Vintage Tea Ceremony Bronze Tea Bell
Japanese Vintage Tea Ceremony Bronze Tea Bell

Japanese Vintage Tea Ceremony Bronze Tea Bell

H 7.5 in W 3 in D 2 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Vintage African Trade Beads

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Spruce

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600

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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage African Trade Beads

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Wood

Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Antique Mexican Demon Mask

Antique Mexican Demon Mask

H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Diablo mask in wood, circa 1940. Great patina.
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1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage African Trade Beads

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Wood

Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
Antique Mexican Diablo Mask

Antique Mexican Diablo Mask

H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Located in Forney, TX
A framed vintage oil on tin ex-voto retablo Arcangel San Miguel, Spanish Colonial Mexican religious folk art. Primitive hand-painted tin panel, marked Guanajuato, Mexico, dated 19...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage African Trade Beads

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Tin

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel

H 17 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine old Baule carving, with a rich golden brown surface patina.
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Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Wood

Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture

Baule Female Figure African Sculpture

H 16.5 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight construction with warm original patina.
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Metal, Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
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Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Vintage African Trade Beads

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Ebony

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

H 22.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted with Birds, Mexico, circa 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Ken Edwards ceramic plate Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery. Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic birds and flowers from Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage African Trade Beads

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Ceramic

Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted with Birds, Mexico, circa 1960's
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted with Birds, Mexico, circa 1960's

Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted with Birds, Mexico, circa 1960's

H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in
Robert Lee Morris Statement Vintage Choker Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1980's-90's dramatic very well made Robert Lee Morris choker. Features faux white pearl and resin interspersed with gold metal. A strong statement piece and unique necklace o...
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20th Century Vintage African Trade Beads

Robert Lee Morris Statement Vintage Choker Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Statement Vintage Choker Necklace

Robert Lee Morris Statement Vintage Choker Necklace

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Vintage Moroccan Amber Resin Berber Wedding Necklace Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage Moroccan hand crafted, vibrantly colored Berber tribal faux amber resin wedding necklace. Striking Amazigh (Berber) wedding necklace comprising faux coral, amazoni...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Vintage African Trade Beads

Vintage Moroccan Amber Resin Berber Wedding Necklace Wall Decor
Vintage Moroccan Amber Resin Berber Wedding Necklace Wall Decor

Vintage Moroccan Amber Resin Berber Wedding Necklace Wall Decor

D 2 in L 20 in
Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. The piece features a beaded design with an articulated crib toy doll pendant. The beaded necklace b...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage African Trade Beads

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Brass

Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s

Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s

W 1.46 in L 24.41 in
LB Tribal style necklace Tibetan silver Afghani inlaid Venetian trade bead amber
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a Tribal style necklace of Tibetan silver, Afghani inlaid centerpiece, Vintage Venetian glass trade beads,coral,copal amber, Sterling Silver vintage Mexican beads. The end ...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage African Trade Beads

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Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

LB Tribal style necklace Tibetan silver Afghani inlaid Venetian trade bead amber
LB Tribal style necklace Tibetan silver Afghani inlaid Venetian trade bead amber

LB Tribal style necklace Tibetan silver Afghani inlaid Venetian trade bead amber

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L 20 in

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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
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1980s American Vintage African Trade Beads

Kazuko Japanese Vintage Silk Scarf and African Beaded Scarf
Kazuko Japanese Antique Silk Scarf and African Beaded Scarf

Kazuko Japanese Antique Silk Scarf and African Beaded Scarf

H 43 in W 14 in
African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
are either made from rare materials such as ivory, or are adorned with trade beads or other precious
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Wood

Vintage African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana
African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana

African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana

H 18.25 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
African Tribal Basketry Container with Ancient Trade Beads Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Somalian basketry/wood milk container with old trade beads leather and horn finial Carved wood
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Vintage African Trade Beads

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Hardwood, Wicker

African Tribal Basketry Container with Ancient Trade Beads Interior Design
African Tribal Basketry Container with Ancient Trade Beads Interior Design

African Tribal Basketry Container with Ancient Trade Beads Interior Design

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H 15.36 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Traditional Bamileke 7 Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace
Located in Leuven , BE
have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa. The Dutch traders were the first to
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20th Century Cameroonian Vintage African Trade Beads

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Glass

Traditional Bamileke 7 Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace
Traditional Bamileke 7 Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace

Traditional Bamileke 7 Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace

H 0.79 in Dm 23.63 in
Grassland People, Traditional Bamileke Seven Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace
Located in Leuven , BE
traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa. The Dutch traders were the first to bring
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Glass

Grassland People, Traditional Bamileke Seven Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace
Grassland People, Traditional Bamileke Seven Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace

Grassland People, Traditional Bamileke Seven Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace

H 10.24 in Dm 0.99 in
Mixed Media Sculpture of Female with Ceramic Pot on Head
Located in Houston, TX
, beads, and a ceramic bowl. The artist's studio sticker, which is also signed, is featured on the bottom
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Vintage African Trade Beads

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Ceramic, Fabric

Mixed Media Sculpture of Female with Ceramic Pot on Head
Mixed Media Sculpture of Female with Ceramic Pot on Head

Wesley F. Walberg
Mixed Media Sculpture of Female with Ceramic Pot on Head , 20th Century

H 20.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
A Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(beads) were used in trading with Asian, African and Muslim neighbors. IF YOU ARE COMING
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1960s Italian Vintage African Trade Beads

A Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Cenedese
A Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Cenedese

A Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Cenedese

H 10 in W 15 in D 6.2 in
African Hand Beaded Armchairs, Pair _SALE_
Located in East Hampton, NY
Handcrafted African armchairs from tiny white glass trade beads attached to a canvas-stretched
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Late 20th Century African Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Beads

African Hand Beaded Armchairs, Pair _SALE_
African Hand Beaded Armchairs, Pair _SALE_

African Hand Beaded Armchairs, Pair _SALE_

H 39 in W 26 in D 26 in
African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan
Located in Austin, TX
one hundred and sixty strands of colored glass trade beads, the majority in a light turquoise color
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1960s Sudanese Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Metal

African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan
African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan

African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan

H 24 in W 20 in D 4 in
South African 1970s Ethnic Cotton Caftan
Located in University City, MO
trade beads Designed by Victoria Sands for Bettina Labeled Size 36 The length from top of the
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1970s South African Vintage African Trade Beads

South African 1970s Ethnic Cotton Caftan
South African 1970s Ethnic Cotton Caftan

South African 1970s Ethnic Cotton Caftan

Size: Size 36
Double Strand Necklace of Pink, Black and White Midcentury Fulani Wedding Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
twisted "S" clasp. The beads were originally made in Czechoslovakia and traded to African tribes people
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Late 20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage African Trade Beads

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Beads

Double Strand Necklace of Pink, Black and White Midcentury Fulani Wedding Beads
Double Strand Necklace of Pink, Black and White Midcentury Fulani Wedding Beads

Double Strand Necklace of Pink, Black and White Midcentury Fulani Wedding Beads

H 2 in Dm 8 in
African Trade Beads ca.1900
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage African trade beads necklace. Authentic Berber Tribe items on leather cord.
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20th Century African Vintage African Trade Beads

African Trade Beads ca.1900
African Trade Beads ca.1900

African Trade Beads ca.1900

W 24 in
Unusually large beaded Yoruba Basket
Located in Stamford, CT
Cloth basket encrusted with colorful old glass trade beads
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20th Century African Vintage African Trade Beads

Unusually large beaded Yoruba Basket
Unusually large beaded Yoruba Basket

Unusually large beaded Yoruba Basket

H 12 in Dm 7 in
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