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Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
H 7.63 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Patti Cadby Birch Ancient Persian Bead Neckace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
1970's ancient bead necklace by Patti Cadby Birch. The 22k yellow gold fringe necklace with gold
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Antique African Beads
Materials
Garnet, 22k Gold
Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique African Beads
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
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W 1.5 in L 18 in
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
campaign in Northern Africa inspired a new global trend for exotic pieces with Egyptian Revivalist motifs
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique African Beads
Materials
18k Gold
African Bone Bead Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Carefully carved from bone, these beads boast a natural luster and individuality, each one bearing
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Early 19th Century African Antique African Beads
Materials
Bone
African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria
Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord
19th century
Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood, Beads
African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
surprising. They range in size from the smallest personal adornments such as beads, shells, and jewelry to
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Metal
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Set of Three West African Manilla Currency Pieces on a Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of three 19th century West African bronze currency manillas, elegantly
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19th Century African Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine collection of four 18th - 19th century African Tribal currency's on stand from the world
Category
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Iron
lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
CHINESE, HARDWOOD, ABACUS OR SUANPAN WITH 13 RODS, TWO HEAVEN BEADS & FIVE EARTH BEADS UPCYCLED
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique African Beads
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
H 16.54 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials
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1620s Congolese Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
person of high status wearing elaborate beaded jewelry, and with a broken baton on his right arm and a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Nigerian Primitive Antique African Beads
Materials
Terracotta
H 30 in W 10 in D 11 in
Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze and marble busts of a North African man and woman
by C. Caccia, Italian, 1883, the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique African Beads
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Luba Kukudji Figure
Located in London, GB
Luba Figure
Kakudji
D.R. Congo
Wood, fibre, beads, textile
28 cm
On a professional wooden
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood, Beads, Textile, Natural Fiber
LB offers Magnificent French Buckle Bakelite Glass Sterling pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
vintage matte glass yellow beads and frosted vintage glass beads, vintage African bone beads, and Mexican
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique African Beads
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
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H 2 in L 24 in
Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Babalawo ("diviner") of the West African Yoruba people uses an Opon Igede Ifa to store the tools of his
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
graphical swirl design and tips are shaped with large flat ends with 5 beads on each side. This type of
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Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Brass
H 1.38 in W 3.27 in D 3 in
Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant
Located in London, GB
This incredibly rare early depiction of an Eastern Mediterranean or North African honey merchant is
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Early 17th Century Antique African Beads
Materials
Canvas, Oil
An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Located in London, GB
An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Wood, pigment, glass beads
Zimbabwe
19th
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Beads
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with hanging beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse.
This beautiful antique
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Beads
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty Crane Floral Asian Arts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
photos. Stamped on verso Sarit Centre Westland’s Nairobi Kenya Africa. Background is baby blue, appears
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique African Beads
Materials
Fabric
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.63 in
Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
of silver and gold comprises two strands of spiky, seed pod-like silver beads; gold-wrapped beads
Category
19th Century Omani Antique African Beads
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Caddy Footed Candy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
brass silver plated box has a beautiful etched geometrical design, beaded trim, and ring handles
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique African Beads
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Palestinian Women Face Veil Bedouin, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, glass beads, wool, embroidered, stones, carnelians, glass, and amber.
Early 20th century, circa 1915
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1910s Palestinian Antique African Beads
Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
their heads. The figures are dressed in Egyptian or North African style wearing ornate turbans and
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Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Antique African Beads
Materials
Spelter
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H 15.46 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
from the smallest personal adornments such as beads, shells, and jewelry to massive iron forms weighing
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Metal
Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Beads
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
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W 0.47 in D 0.28 in L 2.76 in
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
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1880s English Victorian Antique African Beads
Materials
Silver Plate
Ancient Late Roman Gold Garnet Ring Triple Layer Bezel, 3rd Century
Located in London, GB
first followed fashion set by the Etruscans, using gold and glass beads, but as the Roman empire spread
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique African Beads
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Beads
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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H 1.57 in W 0.97 in L 20 in
Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dressed in traditional middle eastern attire wearing beaded necklaces and earrings,
circa 1860
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19th Century Antique African Beads
Materials
Bronze
Original 19th Century “Loch Achilty” Watercolor Painting by L.G. Bomford, 1889
Located in Tustin, CA
a traditional ribbed and beaded gold leaf frame with vining leaf accents and triple matted to
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1880s Scottish Other Antique African Beads
Materials
Paper
H 32.74 in W 28 in D 2.25 in
Middle Eastern Women Face Veil Bedouin, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
nickel silver coins, glass beads, wool, embroidered, stones, carnelians, glass, and amber.
Early 20th
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1910s Egyptian Folk Art Antique African Beads
Materials
Textile
Ancient Lapis Lazuli Beads, White Milky Quartz Crystal Barrel Bead, Fine Silver
Located in Bloomington, IN
Ninety lapis lazuli beads, with a white milky quartz barrel shaped bead at the center. The center
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique African Beads
Materials
Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver
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L 16.42 in
Sylvia Gottwald, Long Haliotis /Abalone and Glass beads Statement Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
with African glass beads and small round wooden spacers.The mostly turquoise Abalone originates from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique African Beads
Materials
Labradorite
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H 23.63 in D 0.79 in L 47.25 in
Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
jasper, Tigers eye, silver set Tibetan bead, long brown Sundaris (type of African amber) bead, smooth
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17th Century Australian Artisan Antique African Beads
Materials
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Other, Agate, Amber, Carnelia...
Antique 5-string Pearl Bracelet with Rose Cut Diamond Closure and Real Big Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique African Beads
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold,...
African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique Zulu bead work necklace Necklace South Africa
A fine old Zulu bead work
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Early 20th Century South African Antique African Beads
Materials
Glass
H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Early 20th Century White Hand Beaded African Ceremony Chair
Located in Amarillo, TX
Beautiful, intricate hand beaded antique ceremony chair from Nigeria.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood, Beads
Early 20th Century Red & White Hand Beaded African Ceremony Chair
Located in Amarillo, TX
Beautiful, intricate hand beaded antique ceremony chair from Nigeria.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood, Beads
19th century African Red Glass Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
19th century red glass beads, knotted necklace from East Africa.
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19th Century Kenyan Antique African Beads
19th Century Red Glass Bead African Necklace
Located in London, GB
19th century red bead African necklace with antique silver centerpiece and clasp.
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19th Century Kenyan Antique African Beads
Early Zulu Carved Wood Pipe with Beaded Stem and Strap on Stand South Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
with glass-beaded stem and strap. South Africa. Long well carved stem under the beads with flaring
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
H 4 in W 15.25 in D 1 in
Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. Areas of encrusted red camwood powder between arms and around feet. Glass beads around neck, waist
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, West African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
"Reckitts" blue (laundry bleach) pigment in coiffure. Glass beads around waist and wrist. A tall and
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Beads
Materials
Beads
Ancient Large Tairona Red Jasper Effigy Pendant, Carnelian, 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Fourteen round gold beads with sixteen carnelian beads and a jasper effigy of a man pendant. The
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique African Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Anago Benin
A finely carved rare male Ibeji figure
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Early 20th Century Beninese Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Shrine Figure, Early 20th Century, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
strand of yellow beads around the waist.
Includes custom metal base. Measures: Large, at 15 1/2 inches
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Very Rare Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figure Efon Alaye Nigeria
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine very rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Efon Alaye
A finely carved rare female Ibeji
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Luba Memory or Story Board with Head Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A rare finely carved Luba memory or story board in the shape of a carved paddle with inlaid bead
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
H 12.5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Yoruba Ceremonial Brass Belt
Located in Montecito, CA
This is an early example of the ceremonial belts worn by important personages of Africa's Yoruba
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19th Century Nigerian Antique African Beads
Materials
Brass
'Rega' fetish
Located in Brussels, BE
African carved wood and monkey scull fetish.
The figure is clad in a loincloth with bag, necklace
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19th Century Congolese Antique African Beads
Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks France 1800 Attributed to Jean Simon Deverberie
By Jean-Simon Deverberie
Located in EL Waalre, NL
young African girl with glass eyes wearing a beaded necklace and a tassel-hung loincloth, her
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18th Century French Empire Antique African Beads
Materials
Bronze
H 12.6 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Yoruba Wooden Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
prolific tribes of Sub-Saharan Africa. They are centred in southwestern Nigeria, with a significant
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Beads
Materials
Wood
African White Beaded Chair, Nigeria, Nobility Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare African beaded chair from Nigeria. Meticulously assembled by hand in Nigeria using all white
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Beads
Vintage Zulu Beaded Collar Necklace, South Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Africa, early 20th century.
South African Zulu beaded collar.
Measures: H 80 x Ø 2.2 cm.
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Early 20th Century South African Antique African Beads
Materials
Beads
Two Zulu Beaded Collars
Located in London, GB
Two Zulu tribal collars or necklaces, made up of concentric circles of small glass beads. One in
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Early 20th Century South African Antique African Beads
Materials
Beads
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An assortment of antique African beads is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of beads, trimming and wood, all antique African beads available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique African beads available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique African beads made by Folk Art designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.
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Prices for antique African beads start at $200 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $1,200.
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