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Zulu Bead

Large Shadow Box with Vintage Zulu Art Beadwork
Located in San Antonio, TX
Zulu Bead work African Image Size: 47.5 x 29.5 Frame Size: 50 x 32 Medium: Vintage African Bead
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Mid-20th Century More Art

Materials

Other Medium

Lupita Woven Pearl and Coral Necklace
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
beads and handmade hammered raw brass toggle clasp. This statement necklace is inspired by the Zulu
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Brass

A Pair Of Large Green Beaded Zulu Lamps
Located in London, GB
South Africa, modern A pair of green beaded Zulu candlestick lamps of large scale, of baluster
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Late 20th Century South African Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three vintage Zulu long wood pipes on custom metal stands, South Africa. Each on separate
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
spots and stripes. The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded striped - liked pattern
Category

2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
spots and stripes. The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded striped - liked pattern
Category

2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

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 Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Camelia Pearl and Coral Earring
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
hand beaded works of art of the Zulu People who created their art, known as iziqu or medallions of war
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl

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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Zulu Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the zulu bead you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each zulu bead for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using beads, trimming and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect zulu bead — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each zulu bead bearing hallmarks is very popular. A well-made zulu bead has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Musula are consistently popular.

How Much is a Zulu Bead?

The average selling price for a zulu bead at 1stDibs is $1,000, while they’re typically $278 on the low end and $1,595 for the highest priced.