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Necklace Gerda Lynggaard, Ebony in a primitive style, 1970s
By Gerda Lyndgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
Necklace Gerda Lynggaard Ebony necklace by the Danish designer Gerda Lynggaard chain length: 70 cm DK 1970
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Beaded Necklaces

Antique Primitive Style 2 Part Display Cabinet
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Primitive style two part display cabinet Wonderful old weathered grey finished patina
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20th Century Cabinets

Antique Primitive Style 2 Part Display Cabinet
Antique Primitive Style 2 Part Display Cabinet
H 47.25 in W 52.75 in D 17.75 in
Primitive Rustic Handmade Wood Spice Rack with Glass Bottles, Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
, beads or other craft supplies. Each jar has a sticker with corresponding spice names in a rusty orange
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Glass, Cork, Pine

Burmese Teak Bird Lintel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
rounded beads lines the top and bottom. The valance has a raw, unlacquered finish that displays the blonde
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Primitive Architectural Elements

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Teak

Burmese Teak Bird Lintel, c. 1850
Burmese Teak Bird Lintel, c. 1850
H 6 in W 117 in D 2.5 in
Decorative Brazilian Indian Ceremonial Mask on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Brazilian Indian ceremonial mask on stand.
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Primitive Mounted Objects

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Steel

Set of Four Early 20th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
seats atop four tall, slender turned legs adorned with a simple beaded design. The stools are further
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Vintage 1920s English Primitive Stools

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Oak

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
person of high status wearing elaborate beaded jewelry, and with a broken baton on his right arm and a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Nigerian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century American Demilune Table
Located in Chicago, IL
beautifully turned legs, ending with beaded feet, add a touch of sophistication to its simple yet chic design
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Demi-lune Tables

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Wood

19th Century American Demilune Table
19th Century American Demilune Table
H 28.75 in W 42 in D 17.75 in
Mocambo Tic Tac Toe Game Set
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
, almost primitive lines, with a solid walnut top on a travertine base, designed by Simone Facciullacci
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2010s Italian Games

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Stone, Marble

Mocambo Tic Tac Toe Game Set
Mocambo Tic Tac Toe Game Set
H 12.6 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mocambo Wari Game Set
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
, almost primitive lines. Connection and reflection creations that define the everyday landscape. Solid
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2010s Italian Games

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Stone

Mocambo Wari Game Set
Mocambo Wari Game Set
H 3.35 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
18K/SS Black Sapphires and Turquoise Cuff
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
18KY, Oxidized Silver, Black Star Sapphires set in 18KY gold bezels and Turquoise beads create a
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2010s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

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Sapphire, Turquoise, Black Star, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18K/SS Black Sapphires and Turquoise Cuff
18K/SS Black Sapphires and Turquoise Cuff
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H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.5 in L 6.25 in
Bitten by the Love Bug, Original Painting
By Libby Ramage
Located in San Francisco, CA
paints the glove crimson and attaches beads and pages of a book for a revolutionary flair. "This piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Navajo Sterling Silver Liquid Silver 30 Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
silver necklace with a rare count of 30 strands. The 30 strands are made of hundreds of beads strung
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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Mobe Pearl Sculpture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Working with Gregory's glass, a palette of seed beads, semiprecious and antique beads in assorted sizes
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1990s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stone

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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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Metal

Fulani Currency
Fulani Currency
H 33 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Blue Evil Eye Wall Hanging Home Protection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Phoenicians, fine quality beads have been produced in Turkey in primitive glass furnaces. In time eye motifs
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Vintage 1980s Turkish Bohemian Decorative Art

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Art Glass

"Bug on a Rock" Gold Insect on Agate; Ruby, Sapphire Accents & Chalcedony Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
primitive diamond cuts. There are a total of six diamonds -- approximately 0.06 carats -- pavé-set on the
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

"Bug on a Rock" Gold Insect on Agate; Ruby, Sapphire Accents & Chalcedony Chain
"Bug on a Rock" Gold Insect on Agate; Ruby, Sapphire Accents & Chalcedony Chain
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H 2.01 in W 1.19 in D 0.29 in L 16.93 in
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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Tribal Art

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Metal

African Currency, Thoung Knife
African Currency, Thoung Knife
H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in

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Painted Swedish Provincial Rococo Display Cabinet
Located in Washington, DC
Original blue paint, carved wood display cabinet with unique original display shelving. Very sturdy cabinet in two pieces. Original shelving in the bottom cabinet as well.  
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cupboards

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Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Country Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish rococo country cabinet in painted pine. The cabinet is a classic country house furniture from northern Sweden. Made during the late 18th century, circa 1790, during the ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

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Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Country Cabinet
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Country Cabinet
H 87.01 in W 48.82 in D 15.75 in
Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 18th Century painted oak housekeepers cupboard. This cupboard provides excellent storage because of how it splits into two halves. It is also a well-proportioned cupboard, ...
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Antique 18th Century British Country Cupboards

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Oak

Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
H 96.07 in W 89.77 in D 21.26 in
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful bag made from cream enamelled segments all interlocked, in the style of Whiting and Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised fl...
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1920 Industrial Full Metal Cupboard with Shelves
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1920 Industrial full metal cupboard with shelves Measures; Height 154cm, depth 59cm, width 62cm.
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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Cupboards

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Metal

Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. Has 6 rows of studs just like the same motif that the designer Valentino is now using for their stud. This is such a grea...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 15.5 in
19th Century Swedish Pine Rococo and Gustavian Clock Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Clock bureau cabinet from the transitional period between rococo and gustavian, around 1810. The clock cabinet is from Northern Sweden and dry scraped by hand to old historic paint. ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

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Pine

Large American Pine Country Cupboard with Bookshelf
Located in Brea, CA
Large American pine country cupboard with bookshelf A solid large stately piece, with great storage. Perfect for a country farmhouse style kitchen, or display in your living space. ...
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Early 20th Century Cupboards

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Pine

Joseff Hollywood Revivalist Parure
Located in New York, NY
Joseff Hollywood revivalist parure with black bakelite set drops set in signature bronze green gold finish. Earrings with clip back fittings. Eugene Joseff produced wonderful cost...
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Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces

Gustavian Cupboard
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique original Swedish Gustavian cabinet or cupboard with two doors and shelves. This beautiful sideboard has been scraped back to the original grey beige color from the late 1700s...
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Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

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Wood

Gustavian Cupboard
Gustavian Cupboard
H 38.98 in W 51.19 in D 19.1 in
Valentino Logo Perfume Pendant
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pendant from Valentino in black bakelite decorated with Swarovski crystals, a silk tassel and cord. The 2 "V"s open to reveal a vial of "Valentino" perfume. Elegant and practi...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Necklaces

French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace of finely carved faux ivory colored celluloid backed by an oval panel of black bakelite. Set in a silvered metal frame with six round loop...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

 French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace
 French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace
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W 1.25 in L 23 in
A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A striking gilded metal and coloured Bakelite cabuchon pendant by Lanvin from 1970. At a time when fashion was pushing ahead into Space Age designs and ways of living, Lanvin too wer...
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970
A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970
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H 4 in W 4.5 in D 0.75 in L 16 in
Bohemian Green Glass Dangle Choker Bib Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage Bohemian necklace featuring faceted green glass and brass or gold plated metalwork. Size: The necklace measures 16" long. Drops 3-7/8" long in the center. Weight: 60.8 Mark...
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

LB vintage Copper Deco Pendant Stunning Bakelite and Murano glass Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Large Vintage Copper Deco Pendant Stunning Necklace.This one of a kind, handmade, piece consists of a repousse copper tribal pendant that is beautifully en...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Copper

Multicolored Agate and Amethyst Bead Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Multicolored agate necklace with rough amethyst accents and brass-and-Bakelite hook clasp. Agate pieces range in shape from round to tumbled. Largest bead, 25mm. Clasp has a chip and...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Amethyst, Brass

Multicolored Agate and Amethyst Bead Necklace
Multicolored Agate and Amethyst Bead Necklace
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H 0.85 in L 21 in

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Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe
Located in Newtown, CT
fabrics, tiny buttons, beads, leather, paper and human hair. The face is hand painted on paper, hair is
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Antique 1870s American Primitives

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Fabric

Ceremony Beads, Cloud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These striking hand made beads add a bit of primitive character to your decor or personal style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Art

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Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware, Cord, Natural Fiber, Organic Mate...

Ceremony Beads, Cloud
Ceremony Beads, Cloud
H 36 in W 1.5 in D 3 in
Ceremony Beads, Lichen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These striking hand-made beads add a bit of primitive character to your decor or personal style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware, Cord, Natural Fiber, Org...

Ceremony Beads, Lichen
Ceremony Beads, Lichen
H 36 in W 1.5 in D 3 in
Ceremony Beads, Agave Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These striking handmade beads add a bit of Primitive character to your decor or personal style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Pottery, Hemp

Ceremony Beads, Agave Blue
Ceremony Beads, Agave Blue
H 36 in W 1.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Primitive Motif 18K Yellow Gold Coil Drop Earrings
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Each designed an 18k yellow gold long drop, featuring a 29 X 10 mm coil, terminated by a primitive
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plains Indian Buckskin and Beadwork Dress
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Plains Indian buckskin and beadwork dress with with decorative shoulder and chest bands. Also features serrated beadwork with fringe. 20th century.
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20th Century American Primitive Tribal Art

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Leather, Beads

Plains Indian Deerskin and Beadwork Vest
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Plains Indian deerskin and beadwork vest with meandering vine motif on the chest panels. The back with full blossoms and fringed waist.
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Tribal Art

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Leather, Beads

Plains Indian Deerskin and Beadwork Shirt
Located in West Palm beach, FL
with beaded shoulder panels. Chest panel with horse hair tassels.
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Tribal Art

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Suede

Pair of column form cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
on two sides and bead board on subsequent sides. Multiple layers of paint in the off white family
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20th Century American Primitive Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of column form cabinets
Pair of column form cabinets
H 72.75 in W 28.5 in D 27.5 in
Black Druzy Triangle Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A shimmering piece of rugged black druzy is artfully set in a primitive 18k gold bezel embellished
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Black Druzy Triangle Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond
Black Druzy Triangle Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond
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W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 1.38 in
M. Hisae Drop Hoop Earrings with Hinge
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
A delicate embrace of primitive artistry and movement. Beads are hand-melted one by one. Hinge
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Rose Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

M. Hisae Drop Hoop Earrings with Hinge
M. Hisae Drop Hoop Earrings with Hinge
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Antique Primitive Beaded Bowl Vessel
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a primitive, beaded bowl. In good antique condition. The dimensions are 8
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20th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Beads

Byzantine Silver-Gilted Filigree Bride's Earrings Arpalii, 19th Century Bulgaria
Located in Sofia, BG
, in the form of a central rosette with applied beadwork, surrounded by a series of rod and bead
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Antique 1880s Bulgarian Balkan Primitives

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Silver

Bali Beaded Basket Set
Located in Tulsa, OK
This set of decorative beaded baskets was made in Indonesia. Tops lift off for small item storage
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed

Bali Beaded Basket Set
Bali Beaded Basket Set
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
19th Century Primitive French Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century primitive French milking stool. Three legged design with a round seat. Distressed and
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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Wood

Antique Tibetan Leather Pilgrim Pouch with Coral Bead
Located in Somis, CA
silver flowers, the front of the pouch features a highly valuable antique Tibetan coral bead surrounded
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Antique 19th Century Bhutanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Coral, Silver

Precious Protective Tibet Antique Six Eye Dzi Bead Amulet Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
eye agate Dzi Bead, Ming dynasty or earlier. This classic barrel shaped bead is biconically drilled
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Collectible Jewelry

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Agate

Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
Tibetan or Central Asian pair of agate Dzi Bead earrings dating to the Qing dynasty. These beads have been
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity
Located in South Burlington, VT
dzi beads are handmade, hand abraded and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Religious Items

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Agate

Set of Three Fali Ham Pilu Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these beaded wooden figures is a fertility doll of the Fali people of Cameroon. Known as
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Mounted Objects

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Shell, Wood, Beads

Carved Wood and Paper Mache Santos Figure, Italy, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved wood and paper Mache Santos figure, Italy circa 1870 Primitive form with hand painted
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Antique 1870s Italian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

John Iversen Akoya Pearl Yellow Gold Single Multi Jax Earrings
By John Iversen
Located in Dallas, TX
water. “Jewelry has its own emotional experience”, he says, “a very basic, primitive instinct.” Trained
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Iversen Akoya Pearl Yellow Gold Single Multi Jax Earrings
John Iversen Akoya Pearl Yellow Gold Single Multi Jax Earrings
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W 0.88 in D 0.57 in L 1.13 in
Pine One Piece Irish Glazed Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
counter above two drawers, lap-jointed with a decorative bead around the drawer front, and two wide
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Country Buffets

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Pine

Pine One Piece Irish Glazed Dresser
Pine One Piece Irish Glazed Dresser
H 78.5 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Stuffed Indian Elephant Ottoman Foot Stool
Located in Lowestoft, GB
decorative with areas of embellishment, beads small mirrors and appliqué. Dated from the 1950s-1960s, from
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Mid-20th Century Indian Ottomans and Poufs

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Textile

Patricia Von Musulin Mother of Pearl and Lucite Necklace
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The finest quality mother of pearl beads are hand strung on Japanese silk and finished off with a
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2010s American Choker Necklaces

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Pearl

Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Lamps, 19th Century
By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
feature beaded decoration. Add an element of Greek classical style to your home with this exquisite
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Table Lamps

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Silver Plate

Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
and black beads at her neck and waist. Beautifully carved hair and all over body rivets.
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Vintage 1970s Ivorian Primitives

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Wood

Jean Mahie Custom Tahitian Pearl Gold Necklace
By Jean Mahie
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous, free-form, primitively finished heart hangs delicately from this stunning Jean Mahie
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Late 20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Organic Watermelon Tourmaline Slices Choker Necklace, Tanzy Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
unique style that is organic and primitive while retaining its beauty. Such is the case with these
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Early Sioux Indian Beaded Hide Turtle Fetish
Located in Peekskill, NY
Exceptional old Sioux beaded turtle fetish. Umbilical cords were traditionally placed inside these
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Native American Objects

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Beads, Leather

19th century Primitive Pine Slant-Top Wood Box
Located in Savannah, GA
This English pine bead board wood box features a slant hinged top. It is in Fine condition with
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Antique 1880s English Primitive Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Pine

Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Earrings "Dzi Eye" Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
Tibetan or Central Asian pair of agate Dzi Bead earrings dating to the Qing dynasty. These beads have been
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

China Ancient Neolithic Jade Bi Necklace 90 Beads & 29" Length, 3000-2000 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine necklace consisting of ancient Chinese jade small scale bi's -bead size- strung as a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Folk Art Cleopatra Necklace - Made From 750 Safety Pins
By Industrial Design
Located in Peekskill, NY
are embellished with blue green iridescent glass beads. it has an 18 inch diameter. I can't even guess
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Primitive More Folk Art

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
beads of good size and condition on a later leather thong. There is also a red ochre chunk with signs of
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Antique 16th Century Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
H 1 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in
Aquamarine Rainbow Moonstone Oxidized Silver Single Jacks Earrings, John Iversen
By John Iversen
Located in Dallas, TX
oxidized sterling silver featuring 16 matched aquamarine and rainbow moonstone beads. Finished with heavy
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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Aquamarine, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yell...

Fiber Art Wall Hanging
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fun Primitive / Craft design. Handmade of wool, wood, plastic beads (appears to have one missing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Tapestries

Fiber Art Wall Hanging
Fiber Art Wall Hanging
H 61 in W 24 in D 1 in
Striped Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A simple, Primitive tribal floor cover from Southeastern Turkey, woven with a mixture of wool and
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Goat Hair, Wool

Striped Kilim
Striped Kilim
W 75 in L 110 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Chief's Hat from the Pende People, D. R. Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, Africa Fiber, mud, coins, beads, string These 'seeds' are made of small bundles of fiber dipped in mud
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Natural Fiber

20th Century Folk Art Portrait of a Young Girl with Hoop Oil Painting Canvas
Located in Dayton, OH
A Large format Primitive Folk Art style full length portrait painting, circa last half 20th century
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Carved Jade Pendant Qing Dynasty White Nephrite Buddha
Located in Southbury, CT
detailed Buddha figure has been paired with natural and untreated (contemporary) white nephrite jade beads
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Ken Beldin Abstract Biomorphic Design Mid-Century Mexican Copper Pin
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
pendant consists of a ceramic bead between the copper pin and the copper pendant both with lovely green
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Important 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Carved Marble Ewer
Located in London, by appointment only
. They were affected by the rediscovery of Italian Primitives, which first made their appearance in the
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Antique Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Marble

Clear Lake, California, 1920 Margaret Rogers "Jolly Daubers"
By Margaret Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
comparatively primitive conditions. When Margaret wasn’t riding herd plowing or playing the piano, she was
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Early 20th Century Yosemite Mountain Landscape
By Margaret Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
sheep and cattle and the family lived under comparatively primitive conditions. When Margaret wasn’t
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1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Cardboard

Child's Primitive Stepback Cupboard
Located in Stamford, CT
Primitive Child's cupboard with glass top, beaded molding and stepback design
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Stunning Beaded Chair, Nigeria, result of 1 year, working with 7 shades of colors
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
This chair is much larger than expected the work of one artist who worked on it for one year.
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1990s African Primitive Club Chairs

Materials

Beads, Canvas

2 Exceptional Uruba Tribe White Beaded Head Dresses
Located in Miami, FL
. Exceptionally decorative, wonderfully primitive on 2 iron stands. For additioanl deocrative objects, chairs
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Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric

Monumental "Memory" Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fragments, beads, and topped in the corners with spiraling gilt caps. An inspired and lovingly whimsical
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Vintage 1930s American Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Beads

Monumental "Memory" Pedestal
Monumental "Memory" Pedestal
H 27.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag
Located in Hudson, NY
flame stitch carrying case, a leather strop and a beaded necklace. The bag is most likely from the
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Collectibles and Curiosities

Tree of Heads
Located in New York, NY
Folk sculpture of painted wood, marbles, beads, findings, fixed to a tree form. The carved heads
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Tree of Heads
Tree of Heads
H 65 in W 33 in D 27 in
Maya Beige Resin Silver Tone Shoulder Strap and Hardware
Located in Palm Beach, FL
drawn inspiration from wildlife, poetry, primitive forms. This stunning bag is made from sculpted and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Novelty Bags

19th Century Painted Wooden Peg Doll
Located in London, GB
the facial features, together with a historic felt and hooped white linen dress, below a tiny beaded
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Antique 1890s Italian Toys

19th Century Painted Wooden Peg Doll
H 11.75 in W 10 in D 5 in
Terracotta Folk Art
Located in Chicago, IL
Anthropomorphic bird sculpture in terracotta, hangs on a rope strung with terracotta beads.
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Vintage 1970s Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Folk Art
Terracotta Folk Art
H 24 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
By Luigi Lucioni
Located in New York, NY
to study Italian primitives. He responded immediately to the realism of early Renaissance painting
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1920s Realist Portrait Prints

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Primitive Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of primitive beads for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique primitive beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, pine and softwood. There are all kinds of primitive beads available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made primitive beads over the years, but those made by John Iversen, Eytan Brandes and Gerda Lyndgaard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Primitive Beads?

Prices for primitive beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, primitive beads begin at $95 and can go as high as $35,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,548.