African Beaded Art

Beaded Collar South Africa, South Nguni, Mfengu. Late 19th / early 20th century. Glass beads, leather strips. The colors are a symbolic language, poetic and intimate.

Married Woman’s Beaded Apron Jocolo Ndebele People, South Africa Circa 1940-1950 Glass beads on leather (goatskin ?), handcart brass beads In excellent condition

This is a wonderful colorful beaded head made by the people of Cameroon Africa and put on a lucite stand

Handmade wall decor artifact and vintage a very dramatic piece, this would look nice as a decorative wall piece of African Folk Art. Sure to spark compliments and conversation top ci...

Of Ethnographical interest, a trio of tribal beaded girls initiation apron from South Africa, likely from the Xhosa people who traditionally lived in the province of Eastern Cape. H...

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950.

A striking pair of tall African beaded textile panels, intricately hand-worked with delicate floral and vine motifs.

Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in awesome condition.

Born to parents from Kenya and Tanzania, Abu has always been drawn to the vibrant colors and rich cultural traditions of his roots. Abu's artistic journey began with his uncle's sket...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.

Regal and radiant! 'Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style)' celebrates the beauty and elegance of African culture Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria.

Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...

Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.

Set of three vintage Zulu long carved wood pipes on custom metal stands, South Africa. Each on separate stand so can be arranged in multiple ways for great display. Longest pipe wit...

Vintage Ghanaian carved wooden mask with hand painted details and orange and red beaded embellishments.

This stool, made by an unknown artist of the Bamoum tribe in Cameroon, was made from wood, cloth, & beads and was used by a cattle owner. 16 1/2" x 17 3/4" diameter

An African Maasai tribal necklaces mounted on stands. These very colorful African necklaces feature a variety of sizes. The prominent colors are blues and reds for some of more yello...

Turkana or Pokot people's tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African. Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal...

Yoruba weathered and eroded old male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina and use. Strong face with projecting eyes. A finely carved Yoruba male...

African Urembo Beaded vintage necklace choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya Vintage African Urembo beaded necklace choker. Handmade in Kenya by the Maasai tribe with yellow, green, ora...

African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved in circular form with painted decorative geometric grooves, an inlaid beaded pattern...

An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appr...

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950.

Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair, West Africa A traditional Yoruba royal beaded chair, handcrafted in West Africa. These chairs were historically made for Yoruba kings and high-ranking ind...

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950.

This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of furniture as art. And don't be shy to sit on them, because they are very comfortable....

Yoruba Carved Figure Nigeria Tribal African Sculpture Beaded Figure A compelling and finely carved Yoruba wooden figure from Nigeria, representing the rich artistic heritage and spir...

Vintage African Urembo beaded necklace choker. Handmade in Kenya by the maasai tribe. Urembo means “beauty” and the handmade pattern and unique color pairings will make a bold stat...

We have created three new pendants using rolled African ash beads, earth and stone mixed. They can be a symbol and celebration of womanhood, sexuality, femininity, fertility, heali...

As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads became gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads became gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads became gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Pendant Necklace of A Very Large Sterling Silver, Repousse, Peacock Pattern, Vintage belt Buckle Necklace. Large handmade ceramic African mud beads a...

This intimately-sized 1930's Zulu snuff container has been beautifully decorated with glass beads. A circular opening features on one side, and on the other side, overlapping blue-an...

Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, beaded, headdress,hat, tribal, ceremonial

South Africa, circa 1930 One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd. H 12 x Ø 10 cm

Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, beaded, headdress,hat, tribal, ceremonial, beads

African tribal antique Zulu bead work necklace Necklace South Africa A fine old Zulu bead work Love letter necklace Glass beads metal buttons Period late 19th early 20th century....

A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a domed plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and extensive wear and poli...

A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a tall plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and exten...

A sweetly carved wood antique Zulu smoking pipe on a custom stand. From a museum collection. Wood with glass-beaded stem and strap. South Africa. Long well carved stem under the bead...

Ceremonial Blanket, Xhosa people, South Africa

Outstanding large wooden carved mask with intricate beading and metal inlay details.

Inspired by my lifelong and heartfelt love for creativity and traditional craftsmanship and an extraordinary passion for unique African beaded jewellery and art, this ornate impressi...

This exceptional and intricate early African beaded art work in blues and greens on a white background depicts a grand building or home.

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron, Bana Guili people, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon, Africa. These colorful cache-sex (pikuran) were w...

Regal and radiant! 'Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style)' celebrates the beauty and elegance of African culture About Artist Bakare Babatunde, born in Ogun State, Nigeria, is a dynamic art...

Somalian basketry/wood milk container with old trade beads leather and horn finial Carved wood with basketry cover and carved horn finial on the top of the lid with old ancient gla...