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What is Zulu beadwork?
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Zulu beadwork is designed to tell a story and is steeped in cultural meaning and tradition. This art uses decorative geometrical designs and colors to convey messages. Beadwork is traditionally done by women and is often used to express feelings and relationships. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
African beaded head from Cameroon
By Cameroon Tribe
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful colorful beaded head made by the people of Cameroon Africa and put on a lucite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
1930's Beaded Snuff Container. Zulu, Southern Africa
Located in London, GB
This intimately-sized 1930's Zulu snuff container has been beautifully decorated with glass beads
Category
Vintage 1930s South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, 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
Category
Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Beads
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Sash Panel 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950.
This extraordinary beaded wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Textile, Beads
Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful African tribe beaded bust. This is a stunning piece made of clay and adorned with beads
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Folk Art Busts
Materials
Clay, Beads
