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Vintage Clay Beads

Ford & Forlano Sculptural Squiggle Bead Necklace, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
' necklace is composed of hand-formed polymer clay beads with gold leafed spacers on a 2-ply silk cord. The
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Clay Beads

1950's Lilly Daché Khaki Beaded Lace Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950's Lilly Daché Khaki Beaded Lace Hat with wooden leaf-shaped beads, rhinestones, clay beads
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1950s Vintage Clay Beads

1940s Egyptian Clay & Brass Filigree Bib Necklace And Cuff Bracelet W/ Hinge
Located in Gresham, OR
hinge & pin closure. Bib necklace is graduated with coral and turquoise hues in clay beads. At center
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1940s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Clay Beads

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Brass

Contemporary Heishi Style Sonoran Gold Turquoise Beaded Necklace Five Strands
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary Heishi style Sonoran Gold turquoise beads necklace with five strands. The necklace has
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Late 20th Century Native American Vintage Clay Beads

Mid Century Fiber Art by Susan Frank
By Susan Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fiber Art by Susan Frank, Circa 1975. Made from wool, steel , wood and clay beads.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Steel

Mid Century Sun Burst Fiber Art by Susan Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunburst Fiber Art by Susan Frank, Circa 1975. Made from wool, steel , wood and clay beads
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Steel

The New Clay Techniques and Approaches to Jewelry Making, book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
photos, on making intricate beads and jewelry using modeling clays such as "Fimo" and "Sculpey
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20th Century American American Classical Vintage Clay Beads

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Paper

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Incised, Brown, White, Beaded, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
chocolate brown clay, decorated with a pattern of incised white glazed ovals, giving a beaded appearance
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, gorgeously glazed, original ceramic three three-bead set (one burnt red
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Pottery

Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace
Located in New York, NY
pendant hangs from a necklace of graduated, thin, turquoise disk-shaped and what I believe are clay or
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20th Century American Native American Vintage Clay Beads

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Onyx, Turquoise

Native American Indian Doll with Traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee Wedding Dress
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Native American Indian doll with traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee wedding dress with bead-work
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1980s North American Native American Vintage Clay Beads

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Clay, Leather

Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
wonder, with pupils of African trade beads and curly copper wire hair scattered about the face. The crack
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Vintage Clay Beads

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Clay

Folk Art Mosaic Bottle
Located in Garnerville, NY
countless fragments, broken porcelain, jewelry, Bakelite, glass, beads, pottery, clay... A wonderfully
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Clay Beads

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Metal

Folk Art Mosaic Bottle
Folk Art Mosaic Bottle
H 11 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Rare Colored Glass Ceramic Pottery Square Form
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
beaded necklaces and pendants to small, delicate vases or weed pots to ceramic sculptures, clay paintings
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Reginald C. Webster Mixed Media "Village King & Queen"
Located in Fulton, CA
). Made of many different materials, seashells, coins, hand knotted fabric, cast metal, bead work, jewelry
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Clay Beads

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Metal

Italian Ceramic Decorative Bowl by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s)
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
exterior is coarse and tactile in a brown earthy clay with precisely incised lines. By contrast, the bowl
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1980s Italian Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Portrait of a Native American Elder in oil on Artist's Board
Located in Soquel, CA
tunic, red headband, and several bead necklaces. His face is rendered with care, showing wrinkles and
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Vintage Clay Beads

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Canvas, Acrylic, Illustration Board

BILLY, 1975 Constructed Mixed Media Painting, Wall Sculpture
By Tom Holland
Located in Surfside, FL
fiberglass (or fibreglass), aluminum (or aluminium), epoxy paint, plywood, beads, oil paint, palette knives
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Clay Beads

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Metal

Large Mexican Folk Art Pottery Sculpture of a Female Depicting Life & Death
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
color wearing a brightly printed dress and accessorized with large deep red rose earrings and a beaded
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Clay Beads

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Pottery

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Native American LLL Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Necklace 21" Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Artisan: LLL Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Cut: Inlay Color: White Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Vintage Clay Beads

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Clay Beads

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Natural Scarab Beetle Bracelet Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Bracelet with 11 Natural Iridescent Green Scarab Beetles set in Sterling Silver. The jewel an Egyptian Revival pi...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Clay Beads

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Sterling Silver

20 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Bracelet Antique Egyptian Revival Hieroglyphics
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Egyptian Revival Bracelet with eight graduated Scarab Beetles set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Hieroglyphics on the reverse of the Scarabs. ...
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Clay Beads

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Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Iridescent Enamel Scarab Beetle Bracelet Antique Egyptian Revival
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and wonderful antique Egyptian Revival Bracelet with 12 Iridescent Green Enamel Scarab Beetles. The jewel an Egyptian Revival piece dating to circa 1860 - 1930. It is ve...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Clay Beads

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Enamel, Gold-filled

Egyptian Faience Charm Bracelet with Lapis and Turquoise Accents
Located in London, GB
One of a kind faience scarabs adorn this charm bracelet with lapis lazuli and turquoise beads. Amulets in the shape of scarab beetles were used in Egypt as symbols of life and prote...
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2010s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Clay Beads

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Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

1930s Brown Woven Straw Picture Sun Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s cocoa brown woven straw picture sun hat with a rolled hatband of straw and velvet ribbon finished with a bow and drape on the back. The wide brim is turned up along the edges. ...
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1930s Vintage Clay Beads

Exotic Edlee Blue Cabochon & "Gold" Pendant Necklace, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Goldtone necklace with three blue iridescent cabochons, a decorative chain, and a double dragon embellished filigree pendant with five art glass beads .
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1950s American Vintage Clay Beads

1920s Vintage Hat - Sequinned Art Deco Cap + Lace Lining
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: 1920s Vintage - Sequinned Art Deco Cap / Hat - Front Hat Beading / Lace Inner Lining Label: Unknown Materials: Lace / Sequins / Beading Size: Freesize Max Width: ...
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1920s American Vintage Clay Beads

Sterling Silver Navajo Nugget Turquoise Ring - Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is massive in size with Nuggets of Turquoise set in Sterling Silver. It is Hallmarked inside Ring. Measuring 1.75 in top to bottom x 1.12 in wide. It is a Size 4.25. This is out...
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1970s American Native American Vintage Clay Beads

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Egyptian Revival long pendant necklace inspired by the discovery of Tut's Tomb in 1922. The pendant shows the sacred vulture goddess Nekhbet. A cartouche at top has hierog...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Clay Beads

Miriam Haskell Black Bakelite Cascade Long Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell long cascade earrings of black bakelite beads on signature russian gilt book chain. Clip back fittings. Excellent condition. 1960's USA. Length 5", Width 1".
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1960s American Vintage Clay Beads

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Gilt Metal

Antique Egyptian Scarab Stone Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Egyptian scarab charm pendant created in stone and set to a gold bail. In ancient Egypt, scarabs represented resurrection. Like the dung beetle's revolving ball, the scara...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Vintage Clay Beads

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Gold, 14k Gold

Turquoise Egyptian Scarab Faience Cuff in Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind turquoise faience flying scarab encircles your wrist with its silver wings . Amulets in the shape of scarab beetles were used in Egypt as symbols of rebirth, life ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Egyptian Revival Vintage Clay Beads

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver

Native American Navajo 1950 Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling and Green Turquoise
By Navajo
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Native American Navajo necklace. A beautiful vintage tribal piece, created in Arizona by the Navajo native Americans back in the 1950. This squash blossom necklace was e...
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1950s North American Native American Vintage Clay Beads

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Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

LB offers Magnificent French Buckle Bakelite Glass Sterling pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offer’s a magnificent, one of a kind, handmade, Art Deco style, antique French steel buckle, Bakelite, and antique rhinestone button pendant necklace. This page and...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Vintage Clay Beads

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Sterling Silver, Steel

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Vintage Colorful Moroccan Amber Copal Bead Necklace, 1980s Boho Chic Wall Decor
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This ostentatious Moroccan Copal beaded necklace glows as if lit from within. The amber copal is
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Clay Beads

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Agate, Coral, Onyx

1990s Chanel rare brooch representing a young African woman
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) Outstanding very rare polymer clay brooch representing a young African
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1990s French Vintage Clay Beads

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Huichol Yarn "Painting", Mexico, circa 1980
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
modern, commercially produced items such as yarn and small beads. The Tepehuánes of Durango adapted the
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Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal Vintage Clay Beads

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Cotton

Gisèle Buthod-Garçon Contemporary Black Enameled Ceramic
By Gisele Buthod Garçon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
interior, such as a pearl shell, while the exterior retains a matte gray clay appearance delicately beaded
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Abstract Early Spring Garden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. She works in clay and glass to create unique and environmentally conscious beads to incorporate into
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20th Century Vintage Clay Beads

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Canvas, Acrylic

Jennifer Berry (American 20th c); Early Spring Garden; acrylic on canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reclaimed metals. She works in clay and glass to create unique and environmentally conscious beads to
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20th Century Abstract Vintage Clay Beads

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Canvas, Acrylic

Doyle Lane California Studio Ceramic Bead Necklace
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original, vintage ceramic bead necklace separated by metal washers and knotted rope created by
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1960s American Modern Vintage Clay Beads

Doyle Lane Turquoise Ceramic Bead California Studio Necklace
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade necklace of nineteen ovoid mottled turquoise beads separated by steel washers and strung
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Clay Beads

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Steel

Doyle Lane Turquoise Ceramic Bead Steel California Studio Necklace
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade necklace of twelve cylindrical mottled turquoise beads separated by steel washers, created
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Clay Beads

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Steel

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved and beaded African head sculpture. Glass beads over clay base. Very striking
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Clay Beads

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Clay, Beads

DOYLE LANE Ceramic Bead Necklace
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A handmade ceramic bead on original black cord designed by Doyle Lane of California. Lane is known
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1970s American Vintage Clay Beads

Blue Toned Abstract Lithograph Edition 1 of 1
Located in Houston, TX
braids waxed thread with clay and inserts the beads. She started growing gourds in California and is
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1980s Abstract Vintage Clay Beads

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Lithograph

Fine Pair of Vintage Carved and Gilded Wood Louis XVI Style Pier Mirrors
Located in Hudson, NY
is simple and clean with a fine bead line set against the mirrored edge followed by a recessed flat
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1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Clay Beads

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Giltwood, Mirror

Doyle Lane Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Weed Pot Vase
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
and feel. His work ranged from beaded necklaces and pendants to small, delicate vases or weed pots to
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic, Pottery

BILLY, 1975 Constructed Mixed Media Painting, Wall Sculpture
By Tom Holland
Located in Surfside, FL
fiberglass (or fibreglass), aluminum (or aluminium), epoxy paint, plywood, beads, oil paint, palette knives
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Clay Beads

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Metal

CLARK, 1987 Very Large Constructed Mixed Media Painting, Wall Sculpture
By Tom Holland
Located in Surfside, FL
paint, plywood, beads, oil paint, palette knives, marble, copper, paper, and clay. For clay he uses
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Clay Beads

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Metal

Doyle Lane California Studio Stoneware Beaded Necklace
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original, vintage seven ceramic bead necklace separated by metal washers and knotted rope created
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Clay Beads

Doyle Lane Los Angeles Studio Flattened Ceramic Bead Necklace
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Flattened ceramic bead on suede strap by Doyle Lane of Los Angeles, California. Bead measures 2 3/8
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Clay Beads

Jillian Barber Hanging Planter Pot
Located in Ferndale, MI
hanging is adorned with three clay beads. Signed on underside. From ceiling down, this pot hangs
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Clay Beads

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Clay, Nylon, Paint

African Beaded Head from Cameroon
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a handmade African beaded head over clay from Cameroon Mounted on a Lucite base.
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Late 20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Clay Beads

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Clay, Beads

African Beaded Head from Cameroon
African Beaded Head from Cameroon
H 9.25 in W 4 in D 5 in
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved and beaded sculpture. Glass beads over clay base. Very striking and unusual.
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Clay Beads

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Beads, Clay

Doyle Lane Midcentury Tactile Red Orange Crackle Glaze Large Bead
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
beaded necklaces and pendants to small, delicate vases/ weed pots to ceramic sculptures, clay paintings
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Doyle Lane Midcentury Set of Five Multicolored Tactile Crackle Glaze Beads
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
beaded necklaces and pendants to small, delicate vases/ weed pots to ceramic sculptures, clay paintings
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bead Necklace
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, gorgeously glazed, original three-bead ceramic necklace by famed mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic, Pottery

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bead Necklace
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, gorgeously glazed, original two-bead ceramic necklace by famed midcentury
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Japonisme Moriage Dragon Ware Cup and Saucer Set in Lime Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
believe the eyes are decorated with deep blue glass beads. Both the handle and the rim are hand-painted in
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Clay Beads

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Gold

Stan Bitters Ceramic Bird Feeder for Hans Sumpf, circa 1960
By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the rim. The vessel is suspended by a sturdy cord and decorated with pottery beads as well as a clay
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic

Egyptian Revival Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount, 1920's
Located in Venice, CA
using a material known as Egyptian Paste or ""faience"", which is the oldest form of non-clay glazed
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Clay Beads

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14k Gold

“Pink Bellflowers”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original watercolor on archival paper of pink bellflowers in a clay pot attributed to the
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1940s Academic Vintage Clay Beads

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

“Pink Bellflowers”
“Pink Bellflowers”
H 11 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
14k Gold Vintage Egyptian Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
wore precious stones, precious metals, and glass beads while the poor wore painted clay, shells, and
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1980s Vintage Clay Beads

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14k Gold

Doyle Lane Midcentury Tactile Red Orange Crackle Glaze Rare Form Dish
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
beaded necklaces and pendants to small, delicate vases/ weed pots to ceramic sculptures, clay paintings
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Red Yellow Glaze Textured Pendant
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
beaded necklaces and pendants to small, delicate vases/ weed pots to ceramic sculptures, clay paintings
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Orange Black Glaze Ceramic Pottery Tile
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
, bubble and crack over his pieces creating a very tactile look and feel. His work ranged from beaded
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Beads

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Ceramic

Georg Jensen, Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl with Ebony Handles, circa 1935
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Handmade and lightly hammered sugar bowl with ebony handles and beaded sockets by George Jensen
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Clay Beads

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Sterling Silver

BOLDEN, 1973 Very Large Constructed Mixed Media Painting, Wall Sculpture
By Tom Holland
Located in Surfside, FL
aluminium), epoxy paint, plywood, beads, oil paint, palette knives, marble, copper, paper, and clay. For
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Clay Beads

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Fiberglass, Acrylic

Fyon 1986 Very Large Constructed Mixed Media Painting Wall Sculpture Tom Holland
By Tom Holland
Located in Surfside, FL
), aluminum (or aluminium), epoxy paint, plywood, beads, oil paint, palette knives, marble, copper, paper, and
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Clay Beads

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Metal

Yves Saint laurent African Collection Necklace, Never Worn
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
Tubular clay beads and round golden metal beads are strung on a sturdy coral colored cord to create
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1970s French Vintage Clay Beads

African Ibibio Beaded Head Masks, Pair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
This fabulous pair of African Ibibio beaded head masks of the Ekpo tribe originate from South East
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Late 20th Century Nigerian Vintage Clay Beads

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Crystal

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Onyx Scarab Bracelet
Located in Crownsville, MD
were given scarabs before going into battle. Women were given scarabs for fertility. Scarab beads and
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Clay Beads

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Onyx, 14k Gold

Vintage Handmade Moroccan Jug Vase Silver, Copper Hearts, Gems - In Stock
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
. One side features a coral bead, while the other side has a turquoise bead. Made of heavy thick pottery
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Clay Beads

Materials

Copper

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Vintage Clay Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage clay beads available for sale. The range of distinct vintage clay beads — often made from ceramic, clay and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage clay beads available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, folk art and neoclassical vintage clay beads are consistently popular styles. Bitossi, Doyle Lane and Susan Frank each produced beautiful vintage clay beads that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Clay Beads?

Prices for vintage clay beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage clay beads begin at $49 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $718.
Questions About Vintage Clay 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.