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Zulu Bead

Large Shadow Box with Vintage Zulu Art Beadwork
Located in San Antonio, TX
Zulu Bead work African Image Size: 47.5 x 29.5 Frame Size: 50 x 32 Medium: Vintage African Bead
Category

Mid-20th Century More Art

Materials

Other Medium

1930's Beaded Snuff Container. Zulu, Southern Africa
Located in London, GB
This intimately-sized 1930's Zulu snuff container has been beautifully decorated with glass beads
Category

Vintage 1930s South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Beads

Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three vintage Zulu long carved wood pipes on custom metal stands, South Africa. Each on
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
spots and stripes. The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded striped - liked pattern
Category

2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
$6,725 / item
H 46 in W 58 in D 38 in
Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
spots and stripes. The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded striped - liked pattern
Category

2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite
Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite
$6,725 / item
H 46 in W 58 in D 38 in

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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
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Glass

Early Zulu Carved Wood Pipe with Beaded Stem and Strap on Stand South Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A sweetly carved wood antique Zulu smoking pipe on a custom stand. From a museum collection. Wood
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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 Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Beads

Two Zulu Beaded Collars
Two Zulu Beaded Collars
H 9.06 in Dm 9.06 in
A Pair Of Large Green Beaded Zulu Lamps
Located in London, GB
South Africa, modern A pair of green beaded Zulu candlestick lamps of large scale, of baluster
Category

Late 20th Century South African Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa These beaded covers were used
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa These beaded covers were
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
gestation, and among the Sotho beaded gourds were worn around the neck by brides-to-be to indicate their
Category

Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Apron Belt, South Africa
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique Zulu bead work apron belt South Africa A fine old Zulu bead work apron belt
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Glass

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.
Category

Early 20th Century South African More Folk Art

Materials

Beads

African Tribal Art Vintage Zulu Xhosa Bead Work Tobacco Bag
Located in London, GB
African tribal art vintage Zulu or Xhosa bead work tobacco bag Woven cloth with geometric bead
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

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Zulu Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the zulu bead you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each zulu bead for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using beads, trimming and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect zulu bead — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each zulu bead bearing hallmarks is very popular. A well-made zulu bead has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Musula are consistently popular.

How Much is a Zulu Bead?

The average selling price for a zulu bead at 1stDibs is $1,000, while they’re typically $278 on the low end and $1,595 for the highest priced.