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Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Beads

Large Mali Terracotta Tribal Bead Necklace by Claire Ginioux, Paris, France
By Claire Ginioux
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Large Mali terracotta tribal bead necklace by Claire Ginioux, Paris
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Late 20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Bana Guili people, Mandara
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Beads

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Beads

Bob Mackie Couture Multicolored Tribal Beaded Dress Feather Hem Vintage 1980's
By Bob Mackie
Located in Carmel, CA
Bob Mackie Couture vintage 1980's is featured in black crepe with multicolored tribal patterned
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1980s American Vintage Tribal Beads

Vintage Bead and Silver Tribal Pendant Necklace by Annette Bird '1925-2016'
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annette Bird bone, bead, shell and silver tribal necklace This whimsical necklace was made by
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Silver

Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Located in Chonburi, TH
arranged in intricate patterns that are unique to Dayak tribal art. The use of beads in the carrier's
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Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Beads

Vintage Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
H 11.62 in W 11.74 in D 5.12 in
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Beaded Yoruba Staff
Beaded Yoruba Staff
H 78 in W 9 in D 3 in
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
depict densely-beaded turtles, chickens, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

Vintage Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
H 58.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.25 in
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
depict densely-beaded turtles, snakes, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
H 57 in W 6.75 in D 0.25 in
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tribal object. Dimensions: Crown is 24" height x 10" diameter. The drop beads strings are 9" long
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Metal

LB Tribal style Amber Bakelite Vintage Carnelian beads Silver necklace on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tribal style vintage Bakelite and Amber beads Comprise this handmade, one of a kind necklace.A
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Amber, Carnelian, Silver

Butterscotch Bakelite & Wood Disc Beaded Tribal Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
(adjustable) - Butterscotch Bakelite disc bead measures 2" in diameter - Wood disc beads - Clasp closure
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Tribal Beads

Vintage Headhunter Brass and Trade Bead Necklace, Nagaland
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage headhunter brass and trade bead necklace, Nagaland Trade beads with a brass medallion of a
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Tin

Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Contemporary Raku ceramic tribal mask with antlers by Argon A raku fired ceramic mask by the
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Clay

Mid-Twentieth Century Tall Female Figure With Bead Decoration
Located in London, GB
. Strands of early glass beads - mainly white beads, representing purity - decorate the figure's waist
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Commando Staff RDC Luba, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
kibangos of the Luba. Wrapped around the central section are strings of beads enclosed in a clayey
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1960s Congolese Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
stand so can be arranged in multiple ways. Longest pipe with beaded stem, attached string of beads and
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Beaded Royal Headress with Leopard Figure, Bamileke People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
The Beaded Royal Headdress is made of a palm tree fibre structure, enfolded with burlap cloth
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20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Organic Material

1960's Himba Head Adornment
Located in London, GB
and white adorn the back of the densely-woven plait. An ornament of red and green glass beads, which
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1960s Namibian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

1960's Himba Head Adornment
1960's Himba Head Adornment
H 28.5 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
Fine Mid-Twentieth Century Mother and Child Figure
Located in London, GB
double-parted coiffure, holding her child at her side. Multiple strands of glass blue and red beads adorn
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Hardwood, Beads

LB offers a tribal amber, coral, Tibetan silver, resin, and wood necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a tribal style, one of a kind, handmade, tribal style casual necklace. A
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Amber, Coral, Silver Plate

Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain's Cap (Laket Mishiing)
Located in London, GB
mishiing) is embellished with cowrie shells and rows of blue, white and black glass beads. The body of the
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber, Beads

Baltic Honey Amber Tribal Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Both disc and elongated pieces of amber are strung together Long Necklace amber AMBER is between 30 - 90 million years old Measuring 41" end to end Any questions please call or hi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Amber

Rare Burmite Tribal 140 gram Amber Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
A rare Burmite tribal graduate amber necklace measures 24 inches long with 29 knotted beads
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20th Century Asian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Amber

Set of 4 Plains Tribe American Flag Motif Ceremonial Beadwork Strips
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. 3rd from Top Work: All Geometric Bead Work Measures 16 inches wide by 1 inch high Bottom-up work
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20th Century North American Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beads

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
with strands of beads suspended around the head. The neck is bound with a lattice-pattern tight choker
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1950s Beninese Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
Located in Paris, FR
of glass and plastic beads dangle from its edges. The kanaga dancer also wears a pair of trousers
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Twentieth Century Tanzanian Maternity Figure
Located in London, GB
and good health. The figure has been decorated with strands of coloured glass beads, and exhibits a
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Hardwood

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
period and dressed in beads and cowrie shells. With poised statures, composed expressions, and intricate
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
H 10 in W 3 in D 3 in
African Baule statue Mother with Childs, Ivory Coast mid XXem
Located in Paris, FR
hands support 2 Childs in a seated position. The sculpture is adorned with glass bead necklaces around
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Glass, Wood

Traditional Ethnic Woven Ajat Basket Borneo Indonesia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
unusual piece of the Dayak Kayan Tribal Art craftsmanship from Borneo Kalimantan Indonesia. This Ajat
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1950s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Canvas, Wood

South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
animal. Together with, A South African beaded snuff monkey fruit gourd Zulu, 20th century
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People
Located in Atlanta, GA
ears suspending beaded cassowary feather render this piece a strong aesthetic presence. It was
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
raphia beads around the neck of the horse. Among the Sénoufo, as among their neighbors the Gouro or the
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Raffia, Acrylic, Wood, Carbon Fiber

Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Located in London, GB
beads interspersed with natural red coral beads with silver clasp Period 2nd half 20th century
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20th Century Tibetan Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Coral, Silver

Pair of Vintage Middle Eastern Fibulas
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Middle Eastern tribal fibulas. A fibula was used to close a woman's
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Metal

20th Century Vintage Bamileke Headdress Mounted on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
, feathers, shells, and beads. The headdress itself is a striking and elaborate piece. These feathers
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20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Feathers

Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
, original bead belt and heavy wear and polish from native use. Areas of encrusted camwood powder between
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20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Wood

20th Century Green Stone and Jade Necklace by Fumiko Ukai
Located in Point Richmond, CA
the late Berkeley jewelry designer Fumiko Ukai, composed of nicely graduated carved stone beads with a
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20th Century American Japonisme Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Stone

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
taking place in Africa. Various goods such as textiles, feathers, beads, and shells were exchanged there
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20th Century Congolese Other Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Copper

Mid-20th Century Zuni Triple Strand Fetish Native American Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
goddesses. The closing is the standard hook and eye with two conical silver beads bearing one row of
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Stone, Silver

Vintage 1990s Artist Made Tribal Bauxite Pottery Beaded Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
1990's Artist studio made beaded necklace using bauxite, cow horn, vintage pottery spindle whorls
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Stone, Brass

Moroccan Stylized Camel with Beads Tribal Folk Art
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An exotic and eccentric vintage Raj embroidered camel toy. Circa 1950s. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric camel toy.Vintage oversized camel stuffed cotton embroidered and...
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1950s Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Wide Beaded Tribal Cuff Bracelet, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
A sterling silver wide beaded tribal cuff bracelet. This bracelet features a tribal style applied
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1970s Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Ndebele Married Woman's Beaded Apron, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Married Woman’s Beaded Apron Jocolo Ndebele People, South Africa Circa 1940-1950 Glass beads on
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Brass

Sumatran Beaded Boxes, Group of 9
Located in New York, NY
Sumatran beaded boxes, a group of nine (9) rectnagular and square boxes from the villages of
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20th Century Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads, Shell

Sumatran Beaded Boxes, Group of 9
Sumatran Beaded Boxes, Group of 9
H 6.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Amazing Vintage Romper Shorts Jumpsuit w/ Tribal Ethnic Print + Beads + Bells
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage onesie / romper! Lightweight cotton and rayon blend with tribal ethnic prints
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1990s Vintage Tribal Beads

1980S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Tribal Inspired Cocktail Dress With Fringe Hem
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Tribal Inspired Cocktail Dress With Fringe Hem & Cut Out Back
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1980s Vintage Tribal Beads

Guy Laroche Tribal-Inspired Gilt Metal Choker Necklace with Green Ceramic Beads
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Guy Laroche Paris tribal choker necklace features a dangling design with charms in
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1990s French Modern Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Vintage Set of 4 Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons from South Africa Canvas Backed
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in
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Late 20th Century South African Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Canvas, Beads

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya. One of a
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Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Vintage Ojibwe Beaded Moose Skin Moccasins, 1950s Leather First Nation
Located in Bristol, GB
TRADITIONAL OJIBWAY TRIBAL SHOES WITH FLORAL BEAD DETAILING Originating from the Ojibwe (Ojibwa
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20th Century Canadian Native American Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Fur, Leather, Beads

Vintage Ojibwe Beaded Moose Skin Moccasins, 1950s Leather First Nation Ojibwa
Located in Bristol, GB
TRADITIONAL OJIBWAY TRIBAL SHOES WITH FLORAL BEAD DETAILING Originating from the Ojibwe (Ojibwa
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20th Century Canadian Native American Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Fur, Leather, Beads

Vintage Ojibwe Beaded Tasseled Moose Skin Vest 1950s Leather First Nation
Located in Bristol, GB
TRADITIONAL OJIBWAY TRIBAL WAISTCOAT WITH FLORAL BEAD DETAILING Originating from the Ojibwe
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20th Century Canadian Native American Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Leather, Beads, Animal Skin

LB offers a Tribal Tibetan Coral Silver pendant Coral Glass Silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Tribal Coral, Silver inlaid Tibetan pendant with intricate silver
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Coral, Silver

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Vintage Tribal Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage tribal beads for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage tribal beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using trimming, beads and fabric. Vintage tribal beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage tribal beads are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage tribal beads have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Audrey Werner and Masha Archer are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Tribal Beads?

Prices for vintage tribal beads start at $44 and top out at $16,900 with the average selling for $1,080.
Questions About Vintage Tribal Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.