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African Trade Beads

Likely Antique African Black Vinyl Heishi Disc Trade Beads Necklace
Likely Antique African Black Vinyl Heishi Disc Trade Beads Necklace

Likely Antique African Black Vinyl Heishi Disc Trade Beads Necklace

Located in Seattle, WA

This likely antique strand of African trade beads features hundreds of tightly strung black vinyl heishi discs, traditionally crafted from recycled materials such as phonograph recor...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

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Indian Necklace with Charms
Indian Necklace with Charms

Indian Necklace with Charms

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant necklace made of African trade beads adorned with Indian silver charms.

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Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Brass necklace with Buddha
Brass necklace with Buddha

Brass necklace with Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

Necklace made out of African trade beads and brightly colored jade laughing Buddha.

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Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Brass

African Tribal  Basketry Container with Ancient Trade Beads Interior Design
African Tribal  Basketry Container with Ancient Trade Beads Interior Design

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 with basketry cover and carved horn finial on the top of the lid with old ancient gla...

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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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Ceramic Mientje Small No. 6 by Atelier MVM
Ceramic Mientje Small No. 6 by Atelier MVM

Ceramic Mientje Small No. 6 by Atelier MVM

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The entire collection is informed by a sensibility grounded in the designer’s lifelong obsession with antiquities, naturalia, and vintage textiles of far-flung pedigree, all of which...

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2010s North American Urns

Materials

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Atelier MVM Lacquered Wooden Side Table
Atelier MVM Lacquered Wooden Side Table

Atelier MVM Lacquered Wooden Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The entire collection is informed by a sensibility grounded in the designer’s lifelong obsession with antiquities, naturalia, and vintage textiles of far-flung pedigree, all of which...

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2010s American End Tables

Materials

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Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp by Atelier MVM
Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp by Atelier MVM

Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp by Atelier MVM

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The entire collection is informed by a sensibility grounded in the designer’s lifelong obsession with antiquities, naturalia, and vintage textiles of far-flung pedigree, all of which...

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2010s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp by Atelier MVM
Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp by Atelier MVM

Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp by Atelier MVM

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The entire collection is informed by a sensibility grounded in the designer’s lifelong obsession with antiquities, naturalia, and vintage textiles of far-flung pedigree, all of which...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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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.