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Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sex Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sex modesty apron (Pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Beads

Vintage Dayak Tribal Beaded Decorated Baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Vintage dayak tribal beaded decorated baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia. The Tribal baby carrier
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Cotton, Shell, Wood, Beads

Tribal Ulo Akha Woman's Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Bamboo, Beads

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Ulo Tribal Akha Woman's Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and
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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Beads

Tutsi Beaded Prestige Bottles
Located in Point Richmond, CA
glass bottles, glass beads, cotton net stringing Height: tallest is 11.25 inches.  
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Beads

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bracelets, remains of
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

1930's - 1940's Kamba Stool with Beaded Top
Located in London, GB
with embedded red, green, blue and white glass beads. Carved from a single piece of wood, the surface
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood, Beads

19th Century Brass Pendant on Yellow Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Naga, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century brass pendant on yellow multi-strand beaded necklace, Naga, India A graceful
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Brass

Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sumatran beaded betel bag made of glass trade beads from early to mid-20th century.
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sumatran beaded betel bag made of glass trade beads from early to mid-20th century.
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Antique Leggings 1880s Southern Arapaho Plains Native American Hide Fringe Beads
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
beads. The hide is soft and flexible and the fringe is long and flowing. These are in great condition
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Hide, Beads

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials
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1620s Congolese Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Coral, Silver

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
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H 15.75 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Glass

Chinese Ethnic Antique Turquoise Jade Coral Silver Necklace Tribal Jewelry
Located in London, GB
. Coral silver turquoise and malachite with rare central carved lattice work jade bead . Yunnan ethnic
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Coral, Jade, Silver

Rare Burmite Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace from 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare reddish brown Burmite amber fossil tribal necklace late 19th century. Made of 34 irregular
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Amber

Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)
Located in London, GB
headdress with a rigid semi circular half-crown shape with beaded side flaps, would have worn by a senior
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Beads

Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)
Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)
H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Antique Native American Dolls, Athapaskan, Alaska, 19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
beads and horse hair. Custom display stand is included.   
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19th Century American Native American Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Hide

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
graphical swirl design and tips are shaped with large flat ends with 5 beads on each side. This type of
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Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Brass

Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
trade. These include a divination tray, beads, cowrie shells, kola or palm nuts, divination chains, and
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Set of Three West African Manilla Currency Pieces on a Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
dynamics of different societies. These forms of currency included cowrie shells, iron bars, salt, beads
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19th Century African Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Bronze

Pre Inuit/ Eskimo Thule Culture Artifacts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Point, Wrist Guard Panels, Fishing Points,Transfer Socket, Bone Bead and Toggle. All are hand-carved and
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Early 1600s North American Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Stone

Early to Mid-20th Century Pendant Silver Necklace, Yemen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
reflector-like appearance. The two orange beads are wound glass. The inner circumference measures 23.5
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Early 20th Century Yemeni Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Silver

African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
surprising. They range in size from the smallest personal adornments such as beads, shells, and jewelry to
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15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Metal

African Currency, Thoung Knife
African Currency, Thoung Knife
H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in
Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
been adorned with a strand of glass beads. Exhibiting a thick, oily surface patina, the figure 'sweats
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Fetish Figure
Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Fetish Figure
H 14.38 in W 5.32 in D 5.91 in
Luba Kukudji Figure
Located in London, GB
Luba Figure Kakudji D.R. Congo Wood, fibre, beads, textile 28 cm On a professional wooden
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood, Beads, Textile, Natural Fiber

Luba Kukudji Figure
Luba Kukudji Figure
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H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Yoruba Ibeji pair
Located in London, GB
Ibeji pair Ajasse Nigeria Wood, beads, pigment, offering remains 26.5cm and 25cm ex Beatrice
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Early 20th Century Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Ibeji pair
Yoruba Ibeji pair
H 10.44 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Beautiful Vintage Chinese Ethnic silver enamel Coral Dragon Bracelet
Located in London, GB
with colourful enamel and natural real red coral beads i Yunnan ethnic minority China Period early to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Coral, Silver

A Rare Double Roll of Pacific Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Red Feather Currency
Located in London, GB
fibre, bark strips, red bird feathers, small shells, glass beads Solomon Islands 19th Century
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19th Century Solomon Islands Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Feathers

Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning and rare Omani tribal necklace in gold and silver featuring eight Burgau thalers dated
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19th Century Omani Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Gold, Silver

Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
A Rare and Exceptional Carved Headrest ‘Kali Hahapo’
Located in London, GB
(coconut fibre), glass beads Tonga Late 18th / Early 19th Century SIZE: 19cm high, 53cm long - 7½ ins
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Early 19th Century Tongan Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Coconut

An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Located in London, GB
An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest Wood, pigment, glass beads Zimbabwe 19th
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Rare and Historically Important Artefact Recovered from HMS Adventure in 1775
Located in London, GB
provisions were needed. ‘Twenty coconuts or breadfruit for a forty-penny nail; ten for a white glass bead and
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16th Century American Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

20s Tribal Hand Beaded Choker
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Tribal Hand Beaded Choker
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1920s Unknown Antique Tribal Beads

Vintage Indian large Silver Gilt beaded necklace Tribal
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian large Gold plated Silver beaded necklace Large wax filled silver beads on woven
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Indian large Silver beaded necklace Darjeeling Tribal
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian large Silver beaded necklace large silver beads on woven cord Darjeeling India
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Silver

African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord 19th century Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Tribal Lapis & Carnelian Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage middle eastern tribal necklace. Tear drop large lapis lazuli pendent and red carnelian bead
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Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine collection of four 18th - 19th century African Tribal currency's on stand from the world
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Iron

Turkaman Tribal Silver Jewelry Choker
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Tribal jewelry vintage chocker , leather strap with colorful glass beads . the main object
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19th Century Turkestan Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Silver, Brass

Turkaman Tribal Silver Jewelry Choker
Turkaman Tribal Silver Jewelry Choker
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 0.4 in
Cast Bronze Tribal Bell Camel Anklet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
around. It is hollow with small beads that make a very pleasant sound when the animal walks. It is tied
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Bronze

Moccasins, Antique 1880s Arapaho Native American Plains Indian, Hide with Beads
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
hide and sewn with glass trade beads in colors of green, white, red, blue and yellow. The primary
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Hide, Glass, Beads

Moroccan Tribal Silver Jewelry Set Choker and Bracelet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Moroccan Tribal jewelry vintage set of a bracelet and a chocker inlaid with colorful glass beads
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Metal

19th Century Native Sioux Beaded War Shirt
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Sioux war shirt of brain tanned buffalo with red ochre quill wrapped hair locks. Bead
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19th Century American Native American Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Hide

Vintage Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic Beaded Textile India Framed
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand made Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic beadead textile India. Hand Beaded Guarat Indian panel
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Fabric

Antique Asian Ethnographic Tribal silver gilt coral necklace Vintage Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Nice Vintage central Asian silver gilt coral and gemstone beaded necklace A necklace of silver
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Silver

LB Tribal style Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Pendant Ceramic Carnelian necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux presents a tribal style necklace with antique Art Nouveau sterling pendant.A
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

16 Antique Wool Native American Skookum Bully Good Indian Dolls Papoose Tribal
Located in Dayton, OH
traditional wool clothing with beaded accents, headdresses and tapestry blankets. largest- 5" x 4" x 15" H
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Early 20th Century Native American Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wool, Paint

Amber Orange Moroccan Sequined Tapestry
Located in Malibu, CA
Orange East Indian sequined wall hanging/tapestry. Hand made with antique fabric from India. Some of the fabrics are from antique saris & include glass beading, metal threads & sequi...
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Silk, Beads, Sequins

Amber Orange Moroccan Sequined Tapestry
Amber Orange Moroccan Sequined Tapestry
H 0.75 in W 8.75 in D 7 in
LB handmade Brass Mother of Pearl Bakelite pendant necklace old Glass Turquoise
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
faceted turquoise comprise the lovely beaded chain.Tribal brass end caps provide a lovely finishing touch
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Turquoise, Brass

Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
H 20 in W 18 in D 20 in
Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
from the smallest personal adornments such as beads, shells, and jewelry to massive iron forms weighing
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Metal

Fulani Currency
Fulani Currency
H 33 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Antique Baluch Persian Rug in Beige- Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
1920-1930. The tribal style displays a well defined geometric pattern in light brown & charcoal black
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1920s Pakistani Tribal Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Print of Chono Ca Pe, an Otoe Chief, circa 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
status. He wears a necklace of large beads, possibly indicative of his rank or achievements, and a fur
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Mid-19th Century Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Paper

Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman box Holder. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Silver

Palestinian Women Face Veil Bedouin, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, glass beads, wool, embroidered, stones, carnelians, glass, and amber. Early 20th century, circa 1915
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1910s Palestinian Antique Tribal Beads

Moroccan Ethnic Silver Jewelry Choker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Moroccan Tribal jewelry vintage a chocker inlaid with colorful glass beads in red and green and
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Tribal Beads

'Distribution of Goods to the Gros Ventres' lithograph by John Mix Stanley
By John Mix Stanley
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, knives, beads, paint, powder, shot, tobacco, hard bread, etc." The image likewise alludes to how, in 1855
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1850s Romantic Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Lithograph

Middle Eastern Women Face Veil Bedouin, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
nickel silver coins, glass beads, wool, embroidered, stones, carnelians, glass, and amber. Early 20th
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1910s Egyptian Folk Art Antique Tribal Beads

Materials

Textile

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Antique Tribal Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique tribal beads available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of trimming, beads and fabric, all antique tribal beads available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique tribal beads available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique tribal beads have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by antique textiles galleries, Apache Indian Art and Native American Art are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Tribal Beads?

Prices for antique tribal beads start at $55 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $575.
Questions About Antique Tribal Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.