African Trade Beads
Beautiful agate African trade beads
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Togo, Africa, probably early 20th century
Trade or slave beads formed an essential
Category
Early 20th Century Togolese Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate
Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
wonder, with pupils of African trade beads and curly copper wire hair scattered about the face. The crack
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
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Indian Necklace with Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant necklace made of African trade beads adorned with Indian silver charms.
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Brass necklace with Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Necklace made out of African trade beads and brightly colored jade laughing Buddha.
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Brass
African Tribal Basketry Container with Ancient Trade Beads Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Somalian basketry/wood milk container with old trade beads leather and horn finial
Carved wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood, Wicker
H 15.36 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Ceramic Mientje Small No. 6 by Atelier MVM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, bronze, trade beads, seashells, antique mirrors, Uzbek fabrics, Tuareg weavings—these are the elements of
Category
2010s North American Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Atelier MVM Lacquered Wooden Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, bronze, trade beads, seashells, antique mirrors, Uzbek fabrics, Tuareg weavings—these are the elements of
Category
2010s American End Tables
Materials
Wood
Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp by Atelier MVM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
recombines and recontextualizes to create modern objects of wonder. African masks, coral, bronze, trade beads
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp by Atelier MVM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
recombines and re-contextualizes to create modern objects of wonder. African masks, coral, bronze, trade
Category
2010s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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African Yoruba Painted Gelede Headdress
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted mask was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a tradition known as Gelede. A blend of ritual and artistic spectacle, Gelede pays homage t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Studded African Mask by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with Pagoda Red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Embellishing with silver and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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African Trade Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of African trade beads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of beads, fabric and textile, all African trade beads available were constructed with great care. African trade beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. African trade beads are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art style is often sought at 1stDibs. African trade beads have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Yoruba People are consistently popular.
How Much are African Trade Beads?
Prices for African trade beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, African trade beads begin at $362 and can go as high as $35,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.
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