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Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is an initiation doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 16.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is an initiation doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 14.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category

20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
H 7.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.25 in
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category

20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
H 8.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 36 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Cotton

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 35.75 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is an initiation doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 11.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 15.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category

20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 10 in W 5 in D 4 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 16.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Twine, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 17 in W 6 in D 4 in
Handmade Vintage Malian Bag 7" x 11", 1960s - 1N15
Located in Bordeaux, FR
textile artistry, featuring traditional beadwork. The beadwork pattern consists of diamond shapes, a
Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

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
Category

Mid-20th Century More Art

Materials

Other Medium

Early 20th Century Ceremonial Chiefs Coat From Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th-century ceremonial chief's coat from Africa represents a magnificent display of
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
Mollo Oa Leifo – Mme (“fire in the hearth – Mother”), pays homage to the African mothers who give
Category

2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Other

Yves Saint Laurent Unworn Beaded African Dress
By Alber Elbaz
Located in New York, NY
This semisheer dress is Alber Elbaz's contemporized take on Yves Saint Laurent influential African
Category

1990s French Evening Gowns

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

Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
beadwork, embroidery, or intricate designs that held spiritual meanings within the shamanic traditions. The
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Goat Hair

Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
H 25 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
size settings. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
offering 14 granular size settings. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
settings. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Hardwood, Beech, Beads

Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Platters and Serveware

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

Marsupia Beaded Wool Throw from the SoShiro Pok Collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
This African design throw from the SoShiro Pok collection is named Marsupia as it is best described
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style More Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wool, Beads

Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass, Hardwood, Beech

Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Dinner Plates

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Dinner Plates

Materials

Beech, Beads, Hardwood

1960's Himba Head Adornment
Located in London, GB
pigment, crowns the forehead of the wearer, and intricate patterns of beadwork in red, blue, green, yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Namibian Tribal Tribal Art

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
Haitian Voodoo Beaded Flag with Gran Bwa signed "Claude"
Located in Milwaukee, WI
color. In addition, the beadwork may reference the African religious elements of Vodun which came to
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Textile, Glass, Sequins

Lupita Woven Pearl and Coral Necklace
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
, sustainable bamboo coral beads, fair-trade African pinstriped yellow & black glass seed beads, brass spacers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Brass

Yves Saint Laurent Brown Yellow Braided Tassel Belt Wood Agate Beads YSL Vintage
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
African beading and traditional African elements appear throughout Saint Laurent’s designs. By
Category

1990s French Belts

Beads of the Omo Valley by John Kenny. C-type Print with Acrylic face mount
Located in Coltishall, GB
. Women in particular wear elaborate beadwork, often sourced from the Borena of northern Kenya; another
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

Beads of the Omo Valley by John Kenny. C-Type print with Acrylic face mount.
Located in Coltishall, GB
. Women in particular wear elaborate beadwork, often sourced from the Borena of northern Kenya; another
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

Beads of the Omo Valley by John Kenny. Acrylic Face-Mounted C-type Print
Located in Coltishall, GB
. Women in particular wear elaborate beadwork, often sourced from the Borena of northern Kenya; another
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

Yves Saint Laurent Brown Yellow Braided Tassel Belt Wood Agate Beads YSL Vintage
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
African beading and traditional African elements appear throughout Saint Laurent’s designs. By
Category

1990s French Belts

Igbo Amaka (Igbo is Beautiful)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
beadwork that is a hallmark of Igbo traditional attire. It serves as a reminder of the beauty and richness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Jill Garber 19th Century Sistine Madonna Angels Portrait Necklace with Amethyst
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
in delicate silver beadwork. Elaborate chaining has been uniquely constructed using a combination
Category

2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
a room into a strong statement, which is good taste handbeaded in black and white beadwork by one
Category

Vintage 1980s African Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beads, Reclaimed Wood

Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions
Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Busts

Early 20th Century Hand-Woven Beaded Panel by the Yoruba People
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Hand woven beaded panel by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa. The Yoruba people are known for
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

The Circles Of My Life
By Thando Ntobela
Located in London, GB
' community Ubuhle in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The cloth used for the creation of a
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Other Medium

Yoruba Wooden Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
prolific tribes of Sub-Saharan Africa. They are centred in southwestern Nigeria, with a significant
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Wooden Stool
Yoruba Wooden Stool
H 12 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage African Beadwork Tapestry Remnant in Shadow Box
Located in Toronto, ON
This exceptional and intricate early African beaded art work in blues and greens on a white
Category

20th Century South African Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

South African Beaded Pictorial, Dated 1955
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1955. Traditional African beadwork in combination with patterned fabric back drop. In very good
Category

Vintage 1950s African Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Beads

South African Beaded Pictorial, Dated 1955
South African Beaded Pictorial, Dated 1955
H 43.75 in W 56.25 in D 1.75 in
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
H 6 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Collection of Five Petite Ndebele Toy Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. These five petite dolls are colorful examples of African beadwork and are
Category

Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ndebele Beaded Child's Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This exquisite example of African beadwork is a small apron known as lighabi, worn
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas

Ndebele Beaded Child's Apron
Ndebele Beaded Child's Apron
H 9.5 in W 11.75 in D 1.75 in
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category

20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
White Beaded African Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
We love the almost deco shape of these African chairs, handcrafted in Nigeria, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beads

White Beaded African Chairs
White Beaded African Chairs
H 38 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of African Beaded Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Nigerian chairs with floral design, painstakingly executed in white glass beadwork.
Category

Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beads, Canvas, Wood

Pair of African Beaded Chairs
Pair of African Beaded Chairs
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
African Beaded Chairs from Nigeria
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a piece of drama to your room, with this hand beaded chair. The beadwork is both front and back
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Beads

African Beaded Chairs from Nigeria
African Beaded Chairs from Nigeria
H 36 in W 29 in D 26 in
Untitled, African art, Acrylic Painting, Abstract Art, Geometric Abstraction
By Esther Mahlangu
Located in Milano, IT
papers requires a minimum of one week from purchase. One of South Africa’s most renowned artists, Esther
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot
By Punch Shabalala
Located in North Miami, FL
remarkable artistry of South Africa. Hand-sculpted with precision by the skilled hands of Thabo Mbhele and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot
Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot
H 11 in W 6 in D 11 in
Pair of Nigerian Beaded White Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Nigerian Tribal beaded African chairs. Add a piece of drama to your room, with this hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Armchairs

Pair of Nigerian Beaded White Chairs
Pair of Nigerian Beaded White Chairs
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
Yoruba Sculpture, Nigeria, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
prominent part of Yoruba sculpture. Here the importance of head is shown. The Yoruba of West Africa
Category

1990s Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Yarn, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Yarn, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
H 5 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
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African Beadwork For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of African beadwork on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and beads, every piece of African beadwork was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of African beadwork, we have 35 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of African beadwork — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of African beadwork, those designed in folk art, Louis XVI and modern styles are of considerable interest. SoShiro, Punch Shabalala and Atang Tshikare each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of African beadwork that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Beadwork?

A piece of African beadwork can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,198, while the lowest priced sells for $48 and the highest can go for as much as $52,500.