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Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Beads

Large Mali Terracotta Tribal Bead Necklace by Claire Ginioux, Paris, France
By Claire Ginioux
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Large Mali terracotta tribal bead necklace by Claire Ginioux, Paris
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Late 20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Bana Guili people, Mandara
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Beads

Bob Mackie Couture Multicolored Tribal Beaded Dress Feather Hem Vintage 1980's
By Bob Mackie
Located in US
Bob Mackie Couture vintage 1980's is featured in black crepe with multicolored tribal patterned
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1980s American Vintage Tribal Beads

Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Located in Chonburi, TH
arranged in intricate patterns that are unique to Dayak tribal art. The use of beads in the carrier's
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Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Beads

Vintage Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
H 11.62 in W 11.74 in D 5.12 in
Rare Form of Beaded Doll, Kenyan Coastal Region
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century beaded doll, which likely originates from the Kenyan Coastal Region
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Hardwood, Beads

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
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1930s South African Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Wood, Beads

Antique Woman’s Ceremonial Beaded Cache-sexe (Pikuran), Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Woman’s Ceremonial Beaded Cache-sexe (Pikuran), Cameroon Worn by the Bana Guilli (Kirdi
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Beads

Mid-20th Century Beaded Neck Adornment and Apron. Pokot, Kenya
Located in London, GB
community. Given as a gift to a new bride by her husband, this finely beaded neck adornment and matching
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Beads

A colourful Yoruba beaded crown
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th century Provenance: - Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
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20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

A colourful beaded Yoruba 'crown'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th century Provenance: - Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
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20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tribal object. Dimensions: Crown is 24" height x 10" diameter. The drop beads strings are 9" long
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Metal

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
depict densely-beaded turtles, chickens, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

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Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
H 58.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.25 in
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
depict densely-beaded turtles, snakes, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
H 57 in W 6.75 in D 0.25 in
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Metal

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Sash Panel 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, this beaded train makes an exceptional statement piece as a Tribal Art wall hanging. The piece is long
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Textile, Beads

LB Tribal style Amber Bakelite Vintage Carnelian beads Silver necklace on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tribal style vintage Bakelite and Amber beads Comprise this handmade, one of a kind necklace.A
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Amber, Carnelian, Silver

Antique Man’s Ceremonial Beaded Vest (Kuton), Gadding, Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Man’s Ceremonial Beaded Vest (Kuton), Gadding, Philippines This Gaddang man’s ceremonial
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Cotton

Mid-Twentieth Century Tall Female Figure With Bead Decoration
Located in London, GB
. Strands of early glass beads - mainly white beads, representing purity - decorate the figure's waist
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Hardwood

African Beaded Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An African tribal beaded Stool Created by the bamileke People in Cameroon The stools is intricate
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1960s Cameroonian Vintage Tribal Beads

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Beads

African Beaded Stool
African Beaded Stool
H 15 in Dm 13.5 in
Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different size and color beads
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Wood

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Wood

Vintage African Handmade Tribal Multicolor Glass Beaded Necklace With Bell
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vintage African Tribal Multicolor Glass Beaded Necklace with Bell is a vibrant celebration of
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Late 20th Century African Vintage Tribal Beads

Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
stand so can be arranged in multiple ways for great display. Longest pipe with beaded stem, attached
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Wood

Beaded Royal Headress with Leopard Figure, Bamileke People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
The Beaded Royal Headdress is made of a palm tree fibre structure, enfolded with burlap cloth
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20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Tribal Beads

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Organic Material

Fine Traditional Doll. Nyamwezi, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
old glass beads of white, red and blue. A piece with a wonderful form that was traditionally used as
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Fine Traditional Doll. Nyamwezi, Tanzania
Fine Traditional Doll. Nyamwezi, Tanzania
H 10.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
1960's Himba Head Adornment
Located in London, GB
and white adorn the back of the densely-woven plait. An ornament of red and green glass beads, which
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1960s Namibian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Natural Fiber, Beads

1960's Himba Head Adornment
1960's Himba Head Adornment
H 28.5 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
1930's - 1940's Woven Beer Pot Cover, Cameroon
Located in London, GB
large plastic or glass red bead in the centre. -Ex Private Collection, UK -Dimensions on Mount
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Natural Fiber, Beads

Fine Mid-Twentieth Century Mother and Child Figure
Located in London, GB
double-parted coiffure, holding her child at her side. Multiple strands of glass blue and red beads adorn
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Hardwood, Beads

Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
container. Decorating the bodies of the containers are cowrie shells and glass beads. Estimated Period: Mid
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads

Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain's Cap (Laket Mishiing)
Located in London, GB
mishiing) is embellished with cowrie shells and rows of blue, white and black glass beads. The body of the
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Shell, Natural Fiber, Beads

Baltic Honey Amber Tribal Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Both disc and elongated pieces of amber are strung together Long Necklace amber AMBER is between 30 - 90 million years old Measuring 41" end to end Any questions please call or hi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Tribal Beads

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Amber

Rare Burmite Tribal 140 gram Amber Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
A rare Burmite tribal graduate amber necklace measures 24 inches long with 29 knotted beads
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20th Century Asian Vintage Tribal Beads

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Amber

Set of 4 Plains Tribe American Flag Motif Ceremonial Beadwork Strips
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. 3rd from Top Work: All Geometric Bead Work Measures 16 inches wide by 1 inch high Bottom-up work
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20th Century North American Vintage Tribal Beads

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Leather, Fabric, Beads

Traditional Ethnic Woven Ajat Basket Borneo Indonesia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
unusual piece of the Dayak Kayan Tribal Art craftsmanship from Borneo Kalimantan Indonesia. This Ajat
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1950s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Tribal Beads

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Canvas, Wood

DONALD J PLINER Size 13 Green Purple Beaded Leather Slip On Loafers
By DONALD J PLINER
Located in North Hollywood, CA
an olive green leather featuring an all over tribal beaded pattern, and slip on style. Late 90s
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Tribal Beads

Moroccan Stylized Camel with Beads Tribal Folk Art
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An exotic and eccentric vintage Raj embroidered camel toy. Circa 1950s. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric camel toy.Vintage oversized camel stuffed cotton embroidered and...
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1950s Vintage Tribal Beads

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Beads

Wide Beaded Tribal Cuff Bracelet, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
A sterling silver wide beaded tribal cuff bracelet. This bracelet features a tribal style applied
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1970s Vintage Tribal Beads

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Indian Naga Handmade Tribal Multi-Strand Black Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vintage Naga Tribal Multi-Strand Black Beaded Necklace is a breathtaking piece that combines
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Late 20th Century Asian Vintage Tribal Beads

Ndebele Married Woman's Beaded Apron, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Married Woman’s Beaded Apron Jocolo Ndebele People, South Africa Circa 1940-1950 Glass beads on
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Brass

Amazing Vintage Romper Shorts Jumpsuit w/ Tribal Ethnic Print + Beads + Bells
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage onesie / romper! Lightweight cotton and rayon blend with tribal ethnic prints
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1990s Vintage Tribal Beads

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Shell, Fabric

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century Offered for sale is a 20th
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Wood, Shell, Beads

Vintage Set of 4 Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons from South Africa Canvas Backed
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in
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Late 20th Century South African Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Canvas, Beads

Vintage Ojibwe Beaded Moose Skin Moccasins, 1950s Leather First Nation
Located in Bristol, GB
TRADITIONAL OJIBWAY TRIBAL SHOES WITH FLORAL BEAD DETAILING Originating from the Ojibwe (Ojibwa
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20th Century Canadian Native American Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Fur, Leather, Beads

Handmade Antique Rug Oriental Caucasian Rug, Geometric Tribal Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
condition, ready for use. Handmade antique rug oriental caucasian rug, geometric tribal carpet 140 x 300cm.
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1970s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Ojibwe Beaded Moose Skin Moccasins, 1950s Leather First Nation Ojibwa
Located in Bristol, GB
TRADITIONAL OJIBWAY TRIBAL SHOES WITH FLORAL BEAD DETAILING Originating from the Ojibwe (Ojibwa
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20th Century Canadian Native American Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Fur, Leather, Beads

LB offers a Tribal Tibetan Coral Silver pendant Coral Glass Silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Tribal Coral, Silver inlaid Tibetan pendant with intricate silver
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Coral, Silver

LB offers Tribal Horn Naja Pendant Tibetan brass orange Coral Wooden necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
necklace.Large Tibetan Brass Repousse beads, faceted orange coral, Tibetan Carnelian inlaid beads, and large
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Vintage Tribal Beads

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Coral, Carnelian, Brass

Pair of African Yoruba Beaded Multicolor Flower Throne Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this pair of magnificent Vintage African Yoruba pair of Chairs in Multicolor beads. The
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Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Glass, Wood

Statue Songye, Republic of Congo, Misangu Glass Beads & Chiefly Raffia Skirt
Located in Cotignac, FR
to be filled with magic substances inserted in the head, misangu glass beads and wearing a chiefly
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Metal

Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The
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20th Century African Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and
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1970s African Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility
Located in Miami, FL
are traditionally carved from native rosewood and are adorned with cowrie shells and colorful beads
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Metal

Woman's Headdress in Shape of a Butterfly, Yao People, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
basketry frame, wood, silk tassels and fringe, glass beads. 22" x 20 1/2" x 5" (56 x 52 x 12.5 cm) Comes
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber, Beads

Early to Mid-20th Century Embroidered Tribal Horse or Camel Head Cover, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century embroidered tribal horse head cover, Rajasthan, India This is an ornate
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Vintage Tribal Beads

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Silk, Beads, Cotton

Vintage Naga Tribal Beaded Necklace on Custom-Made Display Stand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand beaded necklaces of glass, pottery and ebony wood from the Angami tribe of Nagaland. The Naga
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20th Century Asian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Glass

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
Located in Chicago, IL
, tribal, ceremonial, beads
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20th Century Nigerian Vintage Tribal Beads

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Fabric, Beads

Antique Beaded Multi Strand Tribal Necklace
Located in Arcata, CA
This antique multi strand necklace is traditionally strung using "white hearts", opaque white beads
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20th Century Indian Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Brass

Ceremonial Blanket, Xhosa People, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Ceremonial Blanket, Xhosa people, South Africa
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20th Century Vintage Tribal Beads

Materials

Beads

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Vintage Tribal Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage tribal beads for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage tribal beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using trimming, beads and fabric. Vintage tribal beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage tribal beads are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage tribal beads have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Audrey Werner and Masha Archer are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Tribal Beads?

Prices for vintage tribal beads start at $44 and top out at $16,900 with the average selling for $1,080.
Questions About Vintage Tribal Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.