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Colorful bracelet with diamond elements, made of african glass beads
Located in Basel, BS
Unique bracelet made of trade beads from Ghana.
With handmade diamond loops in rose gold, yellow
Category
2010s Swiss Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage German Glass beads Pearl Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
German vintage glass beads that are edged with 24K gold and lavender African Masai beads. It is measured
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
A.Jeschel Unique Tibetan Beads Cinnabar and Brazilian Onyx Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
from the USA, Onyx from Brazil, and decorated vintage wooden beads from Africa. Each bead has its own
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Robert Lee Morris Runway Collection Large Gold Charm Bracelet for Donna Karan
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
1987. The oversized Gold plated beads are interspersed with chunks of rounded red African glass beads
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Other, Gold Plate, Brass
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H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.65 in Dm 6 in L 7 in
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
Best of Both Worlds Necklace, Heritageware
Located in Oxford, MD
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Combining our traditional Antiguan Caribbeads with African glass beads, we honor our roots in this elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Group of FOUR Vintage African Beaded Bottles, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of four mid century bottles hand decorated with glass beads in bold colorful
Category
20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beads
African bead pendants with mouth blown milk glass shades
By Csaba Markus
Located in Berkeley, CA
We have created three new pendants using rolled African ash beads, earth and stone mixed.
They
Category
2010s Botswanan Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Coade Stone, Art Glass
Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Mid 20th century vibrant red and white hand beaded African ceremony chair.
Originally crafted for
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Beads
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 1 Chair Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Ivory, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
embellished with thousands of seed glass beads applied to fabric covers, which are then stitched or glued onto
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beads
Glass Beaded Parrot Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glass beaded parrot sculpture ambitiously crafted with glass beads and perched on a custom wood
Category
20th Century South African British Colonial Animal Sculptures
Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The SoShiro Pok collection salt mill is crafted from beech wood, embedded with glass pearl beads
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware
Materials
Hardwood, Beech, Beads
Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The SoShiro Pok collection pepper grinder is crafted from walnut wood, embedded with glass pearl
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
with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-oxidizing or corroding grinding mechanisms
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood, Walnut, Beads
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
ROSETA murrina, with green and gold, by FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
The vase is meticulously handcrafted using slices of the legendary "roseta" beads, originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vaso ROSETA, realized by Fratelli Toso Murano, 1960 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
The vase is meticulously handcrafted using slices of the legendary "roseta" beads, originally
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Pair of Carved Ebony Bookends as African Warriors
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved ebony bookends modelled as African warriors, resting on their haunches, with glass
Category
20th Century African Bookends
Materials
Iron
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Cotton
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
YSL African Style Gold Coin and Wood Bead Bib Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
and glass strass stones. 3 rows of birch toned wood beads are mixed with yellow pate de verre beads
Category
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
with hand-placed glass pearl bead ornamentation. It can also be used as a platter or table centrepiece
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Beads
H 1.38 in W 27.17 in D 8.67 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
carved from one solid piece of walnut wood and embedded with hand-placed glass pearl bead ornamentation
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Dinner Plates
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Beads
H 0.99 in Dm 15.36 in
Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
carved from one solid piece of beech wood and embedded with hand-placed glass pearl bead ornamentation
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Dinner Plates
Materials
Beech, Beads, Hardwood
H 0.99 in Dm 15.36 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Twine, Cotton, Wood
Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
is beautifully sized with a crumb catcher and a small bowl for olive oil or dips. The embedded glass
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Beads
H 1.58 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Beaded Yoruba Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Take a seat in a masterpiece of Yoruba craftsmanship with this captivating hand-beaded chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Glass
Bamileke Decorative Wooden Flute or Whistle embroidered with European Glass Bead
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Wooden Flute or Whistle embroidered with
European Glass Beads, Grasslands
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beads
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bracelets, remains of
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
"Untitled, Head Cone Series", Blown, Sculpted, and Sandblasted Glass; Beads
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
rich assemblages, including hot-sculpted glass, various metal works, found objects and beads, achieving
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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H 33 in W 15 in D 18 in
"Untitled, Head Cone Series", Blown, Sculpted, and Sandblasted Glass; Beads
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
rich assemblages, including hot-sculpted glass, various metal works, found objects and beads, achieving
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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H 33 in W 15 in D 18 in
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
backrest made with handwoven grass from Lesotho and stained with a natural dye. The glass bead detail is
Category
2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Other
Klaylife, Teardrop, Blue, Small Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A classic teardrop shaped chandelier with added clay beaded detail to make a big statement.
The
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Ornate, White Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
chandelier boxes. Classic silhouette, additional ‘bowl’ at the base with a cluster of intricate bead work
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray Walker & Hall, 19th Century
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
, dated 1880. It has a decorative pair of handles with a beaded outer edge.
It is splendid and
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Klaylife Ornate, Seaspray, Medium, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
chandelier boxes. Classic silhouette, additional ‘bowl’ at the base with a cluster of intricate bead work
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Elongated, XL, White Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Long, lean and ever so lovely.
The elongated klaylife clay beaded chandelier is especially
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
klaylife Elongated, Large, grey handmade clay beaded chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Long, lean and ever so lovely.
The elongated klaylife clay beaded chandelier is especially
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
klaylife Twist, Large, White handmade clay beaded chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
For the lovers of traditional chandeliers who want a unique, clay beaded ‘twist’.
The klaylife
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Statue Songye, Republic of Congo, Misangu Glass Beads & Chiefly Raffia Skirt
Located in Cotignac, FR
to be filled with magic substances inserted in the head, misangu glass beads and wearing a chiefly
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 21.26 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Klaylife Twist, Extra Large, Black Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
For the lovers of traditional chandeliers who want a unique, clay beaded ‘twist’.
The klaylife
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
H 43.31 in Dm 45.67 in
Marsupia Beaded Wool Throw from the SoShiro Pok Collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
% baby camel wool in its natural colour and adorned with hand-stitched bright coloured glass pearl beads
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style More Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool, Beads
Large Multi-Beaded Embellished Turquoise Pendant Bib Collar Necklace
Located in Milton Keynes, GB
traditional craftsmanship and an extraordinary passion for unique African beaded jewellery and art, this
Category
2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Amazonite, Crystal, Garnet, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold-filled, Gold ...
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W 15.36 in L 14.57 in
Guy Laroche Vintage African Inspired Necklace
By Guy Laroche
Located in Nice, FR
coral glass beads.
T-bar closure.
Indicative measurements : length approx. 46 cm (18.11 inches) / max
Category
20th Century French Link Necklaces
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Find a variety of African glass beads available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, beads and trimming, all African glass beads available were constructed with great care. African glass beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
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Prices for African glass beads start at $55 and top out at $10,600 with the average selling for $600.
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