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.
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.