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Vintage Venetian trade beads, one of a kind necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux
Vintage Venetian trade beads, one of a kind necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux

Vintage Venetian trade beads, one of a kind necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

It consists of vintage Venetian glass trade beads,Vintage French opaline glass beads, Vintage Czech crystal,malachite, and small glass spacer beads.A magnetic clasp is provided.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Malachite, Base Metal

LB offers Vintage Venetian glass Trade beads vintage Czech crystal bead Necklace
LB offers Vintage Venetian glass Trade beads vintage Czech crystal bead Necklace

LB offers Vintage Venetian glass Trade beads vintage Czech crystal bead Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Venetian glass Trade beads with a central glass elbow shaped bead.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Copper

Grassland 's Chief knive embroided with trade beads
Grassland 's Chief knive embroided with trade beads

Grassland 's Chief knive embroided with trade beads

Located in Leuven , BE

Grassland 's Chief knive embroided with trade beads

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20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Metal

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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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Plastic

LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant Venetian trade Beads Glass Sterling Necklace
LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant Venetian trade Beads Glass Sterling Necklace

LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant Venetian trade Beads Glass Sterling Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Large Glass Venetian African trade beads in strong colors enhance the Pendant.

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Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Silver Plate

Ancient Himalayan Jasper Disc Necklace
Ancient Himalayan Jasper Disc Necklace

Ancient Himalayan Jasper Disc Necklace

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Comparable examples of early stone trade beads have also been documented in Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, reflecting the historic exchange routes that connected the Himalayan reg...

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1960s Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Jasper

African Trade Necklace – 40 "Faturan" Phenolic Resin Beads - mid-20th Century
African Trade Necklace – 40 "Faturan" Phenolic Resin Beads - mid-20th Century

African Trade Necklace – 40 "Faturan" Phenolic Resin Beads - mid-20th Century

Located in Bresso, IT

An exceptional and rare collectors' strand of 40 uniform "Trade Amber" beads from West Africa. This piece is a remarkable testament to the historical trans-Saharan trade routes, wher...

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1940s Vintage Trade Beads

LB offers Vintage Tibetan Painted beads Venetian Trade Tibetan Brass necklace
LB offers Vintage Tibetan Painted beads Venetian Trade Tibetan Brass necklace

LB offers Vintage Tibetan Painted beads Venetian Trade Tibetan Brass necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Chunky Multi bead necklace. Vintage hand painted Tibetan ceramic beads are combined with Vintage Venetian glass Mille Fiore beads, Large Sea Glass, L...

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Treated Bamboo Coral 17 mm Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Vintage Treated Bamboo Coral 17 mm Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp

Vintage Treated Bamboo Coral 17 mm Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp

Located in Milford, DE

Bamboo coral is a natural material that is commonly dyed or treated to achieve vibrant red coloration, a standard and accepted practice within the jewelry trade when properly disclos...

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head Embroidered with European Glass Beads
Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head Embroidered with European Glass Beads

Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head Embroidered with European Glass Beads

Located in Leuven , BE

Old and authentic examples are rare and this fine and expressive specimen with early trade beads shows evident age and patina overall.

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20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Wood, Beads

LB offers Vintage Sterling Malachite pendant Venetian Crystal sterling Necklace
LB offers Vintage Sterling Malachite pendant Venetian Crystal sterling Necklace

LB offers Vintage Sterling Malachite pendant Venetian Crystal sterling Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

A string of malachite beads, vintage blue crystals, vintage Venetian trade beads, sterling silver, and vintage ‘jade’ glass green beads enhance this intricate pendant.

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Jade, Malachite, Crystal, Sterling Silver

Ethnic Design-Collection of 22 Ceremonial Heads from the Grasslands in Cameroon.
Ethnic Design-Collection of 22 Ceremonial Heads from the Grasslands in Cameroon.

Ethnic Design-Collection of 22 Ceremonial Heads from the Grasslands in Cameroon.

Located in Leuven , BE

Old and authentic examples are rare and this fine and expressive specimen with early trade beads shows evident age and patina overall.

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Beads

Gallenga Stenciled  Evening Bag
Gallenga Stenciled  Evening Bag

Gallenga Stenciled Evening Bag

By Tirelli Gallenga for Fendi, Maria Monaci Gallenga

Located in New York, NY

Evening bag of sea green silk velvet stenciled in a copper gold floral and leaf pattern , braided silk cords with venitian style glass trade beads. 10" x 7" high Excellent condition

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1980s Italian Vintage Trade Beads

LB offers Vintage Wedgewood Jasperware pendant Venetian Glass onyx necklace
LB offers Vintage Wedgewood Jasperware pendant Venetian Glass onyx necklace

LB offers Vintage Wedgewood Jasperware pendant Venetian Glass onyx necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage, Wedgewood, Jasperware, black and white oval pendant necklace. The fabulous beads are vintage Venetian glass African trade beads in naturals ...

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Mid-20th Century English Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Onyx, Brass

LB Retro Style 60’s Crystal Brooch French glass Venetian glass Crystal necklace
LB Retro Style 60’s Crystal Brooch French glass Venetian glass Crystal necklace

LB Retro Style 60’s Crystal Brooch French glass Venetian glass Crystal necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

A string of fabulous vintage French 20’s blue glass beads, genuine turquoise beads, vintage blue crystals, green glass Mille Fiore Venetian vintage beads, and vintage Venetian trade ...

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal

LBbb be offers Handmade Zebra Bakelite African Glass Jet SS Coral Necklace
LBbb be offers Handmade Zebra Bakelite African Glass Jet SS Coral Necklace

LBbb be offers Handmade Zebra Bakelite African Glass Jet SS Coral Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Multiple and multicolored beads of Bakelite, Coral , Jet, handmade glass rondelles, and Venetian African Trade beads, serve to highlight this amazing centerpiece.

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

LB offers Tibetan Silver Lapis pendant Blue Agates Turquoise Venetian necklace
LB offers Tibetan Silver Lapis pendant Blue Agates Turquoise Venetian necklace

LB offers Tibetan Silver Lapis pendant Blue Agates Turquoise Venetian necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

The shape of the pendant is almost the shape of a large exotic Butterfly inlaid with Cabachon Lapis Lazuli inlays. The strand of beads consists of Faceted Dyed Blue Agates, vintage C...

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind

$450

H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.75 in Dm 4 in L 6.5 in

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind

By Robert Lee Morris

Located in New York, NY

It is a blend of vintage African trading beads, made of agate and quartz stone, with molded glass beads, turquoise and crystal all hanging on a brass eternity chain with a simple lob...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass

LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant Venetian glass Resin Crystal Turquoise necklace
LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant Venetian glass Resin Crystal Turquoise necklace

LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant Venetian glass Resin Crystal Turquoise necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Handmade brass and turquoise barrel beads from Tibet, vintage amber resin, and Antique Venetian trade beads enhance the gorgeous pendant and large faceted crystal beads add a luxe t...

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Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Crystal, Brass

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Created by skilled artisans in Nigeria, the piece features intricate beadwork that forms a striking geometric design with stylized birds, crafted from glass seed beads and trade bead...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Textile, Beads

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Sash Panel 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Sash Panel 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Sash Panel 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Created by skilled artisans in Nigeria, the piece features intricate beadwork that forms a striking geometric design with stylized figure heads, crafted from glass seed beads and tra...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Textile, Beads

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

$2,000Sale Price|33% Off

H 22 in W 6 in D 6 in

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

Located in Atlanta, GA

Around her neck and waist, she was decorated several strings of old trade beads of various colors. The surface of the statue was typically blackened.  

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Glass, Wood

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Created by skilled artisans in Nigeria, the piece features intricate beadwork that forms a striking geometric design with stylized animal and figure heads, crafted from glass seed be...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Textile, Beads

"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, & Cloth
"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, & Cloth

"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, & Cloth

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Scientific evidence exists indicating that blue-green glass beads were being traded outside the Yoruba area long before the era of contact with the Europeans.

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1940s Folk Art Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Found Objects

Vintage Native American Heishi Turquoise Bead Necklace
Vintage Native American Heishi Turquoise Bead Necklace

Vintage Native American Heishi Turquoise Bead Necklace

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Native American 5-strand turquoise necklace. Heishi turquoise beads; sterling silver conical clasp. According to Palms Trading Co., "making of these beads requires immense sk...

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads

Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads

$400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.25 in Dm 0.375 in

Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads

Located in South Burlington, VT

They are also thought to hold medicinal propertie as some examples may show surface abrasions - also good signs of authenticity- where small amounts of the stone was extracted and la...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Agate

Tibet Antique Amulet Pendant, Hand-Crafted Agate Dzi Beads, Qing Style
Tibet Antique Amulet Pendant, Hand-Crafted Agate Dzi Beads, Qing Style

Tibet Antique Amulet Pendant, Hand-Crafted Agate Dzi Beads, Qing Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

They are also thought to hold medicinal propertie as some examples may show surface abrasions - also good signs of authenticity- where small amounts of the stone was extracted and la...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Agate

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Antique Beaded Multi Strand Tribal Necklace
Antique Beaded Multi Strand Tribal Necklace

Antique Beaded Multi Strand Tribal Necklace

Located in Arcata, CA

This antique multi strand necklace is traditionally strung using "white hearts", opaque white beads and four large brass bicones. White heart beads were made in Venice, Italy in the ...

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20th Century Indian Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1990s Artist Made Tribal Bauxite Pottery Beaded Necklace
Vintage 1990s Artist Made Tribal Bauxite Pottery Beaded Necklace

Vintage 1990s Artist Made Tribal Bauxite Pottery Beaded Necklace

Located in Seguin, TX

1990's Artist studio made beaded necklace using bauxite, cow horn, vintage pottery spindle whorls, glass trade beads, brass.

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Late 20th Century American Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Stone, Brass

Store closing March 31  Heart of the Dragonfly Native AmericanTrade Beads
Store closing March 31  Heart of the Dragonfly Native AmericanTrade Beads

Store closing March 31 Heart of the Dragonfly Native AmericanTrade Beads

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The translucent orange trade beads could be 100 or more years old, while the shell and bone cross more recent.

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Leather, Bone, Shell, Glass

Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Fish Pendant Artist Studio
Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Fish Pendant Artist Studio

Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Fish Pendant Artist Studio

Unavailable

H 2.25 in W 0.5 in D 0.12 in

Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Fish Pendant Artist Studio

Located in Seguin, TX

Lost wax cast sterling silver fish pendant by Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) Texas, unsigned. With glass trade bead on thin black leather round thong cord, overall oxidation.

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1990s American Rustic Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Hand Symbol Pendant Artist Studio
Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Hand Symbol Pendant Artist Studio

Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Hand Symbol Pendant Artist Studio

Located in Seguin, TX

Lost wax cast sterling silver hand pendant by Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) Texas, unsigned. With glass trade bead on thin black leather round thong cord, overall oxidation.

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1990s American Rustic Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Abstract Handmade Agate Slab Necklace
Abstract Handmade Agate Slab Necklace

Abstract Handmade Agate Slab Necklace

Unavailable

H 2.38 in W 3.63 in L 19 in

Abstract Handmade Agate Slab Necklace

Located in New York, NY

1980s handmade necklace with horn, copper, and trade beads, as well as a double terminated quartz crystal and large oval agate slab.

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1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Boho Chic Vintage Moroccan Berber Collar Necklace with Tuareg Leather
Boho Chic Vintage Moroccan Berber Collar Necklace with Tuareg Leather

Boho Chic Vintage Moroccan Berber Collar Necklace with Tuareg Leather

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

Cockle shells and coral pieces are interspersed with glass trading beads, pottery beads, and other stone beads.

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1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx

Kazuko Japanese Antique Silk Scarf and African Beaded Scarf
Kazuko Japanese Antique Silk Scarf and African Beaded Scarf

Kazuko Japanese Antique Silk Scarf and African Beaded Scarf

By Kazuko Oshima

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and extremely rare hand beaded by Kazuko. Scarf is made from an antique silk from japan and the beads are a mixture of antique African circa 1900s and 17th century tradi...

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1980s American Vintage Trade Beads

African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana
African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana

African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana

Unavailable

H 18.25 in W 3 in D 1.5 in

African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Prestige pieces are uncommon, and are either made from rare materials such as ivory, or are adorned with trade beads or other precious objects. Akuaba dolls are not especially uncomm...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Wood

Attendance Series: Balthus
Attendance Series: Balthus

Attendance Series: Balthus

By Mark Newport

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Attendance Series: Balthus 1997 trading card and beads 3.75 x 3.75 in

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1990s Vintage Trade Beads

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 Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Hardwood, Wicker

Samuel Paul Gee Sterling Silver Native Trade Beads American Modernist Pendant
Samuel Paul Gee Sterling Silver Native Trade Beads American Modernist Pendant

Samuel Paul Gee Sterling Silver Native Trade Beads American Modernist Pendant

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare, hand wrought modernist pendant of sterling silver, brass, steel wire and Native American trade beads created by Sammy Gee of San Francisco, California.

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1960s American Modernist Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Traditional Bamileke 7 Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace
Traditional Bamileke 7 Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace

Traditional Bamileke 7 Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace

Located in Leuven , BE

The Venetian Chevron production with the highest volume of beads was in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa.

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20th Century Cameroonian Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Glass

Grassland People, Traditional Bamileke Seven Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace
Grassland People, Traditional Bamileke Seven Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace

Grassland People, Traditional Bamileke Seven Layer Chevron Trade Bead Necklace

Located in Leuven , BE

The Venetian Chevron production with the highest volume of beads was in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa.

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Glass

Kiowa Peyote Fan, 1920
Kiowa Peyote Fan, 1920

Kiowa Peyote Fan, 1920

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H 16 in W 7.25 in D 1 in

Kiowa Peyote Fan, 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Feathered Peyote Fan, 1920 Kiowa Glass trade beads, pheasant feathers, deerskin, dyed commercial thread, glass medallion.

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Other

Mid-20th Century Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier, Kalimantan, Borneo
Mid-20th Century Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier, Kalimantan, Borneo

Mid-20th Century Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier, Kalimantan, Borneo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A handsome baby carrier, used and in great condition, made with rattan, wood, cotton cloth, trade beads, conus shells, and animal teeth. The jangling of the beads and teeth served to...

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20th Century Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Beads

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920
Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920

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H 12.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

The comb also features a traditional red ball attached to the top along with a trailing tassel that features white and black trade beads with a square bone medallion, beautifully etc...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Bone, Wool, Beads

A Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Cenedese
A Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Cenedese

A Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces attributed to Cenedese

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is believed the origins of Murano Glass dates back to 9th century Rome, with significant Asian and Muslim influences, as Venice was a major trading port. Multihued perle (bead...

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1960s Italian Vintage Trade Beads

LB Tribal style necklace Tibetan silver Afghani inlaid Venetian trade bead amber
LB Tribal style necklace Tibetan silver Afghani inlaid Venetian trade bead amber

LB Tribal style necklace Tibetan silver Afghani inlaid Venetian trade bead amber

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

LB offers a Tribal style necklace of Tibetan silver, Afghani inlaid centerpiece, Vintage Venetian glass trade beads,coral,copal amber, Sterling Silver vintage Mexican beads.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

LB offers Sterling Jerusalem Cross pendant Venetian Tibetan trade beads necklace
LB offers Sterling Jerusalem Cross pendant Venetian Tibetan trade beads necklace

LB offers Sterling Jerusalem Cross pendant Venetian Tibetan trade beads necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This wonderful piece also features new green glass Venetian beads, vintage Venetian Mille Fiore beads, Large Tibetan silver beads, and small multi colored trade beads, This necklace...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Carved Carnelian Green Turquoise Jade Venetian Glass necklace
LB offers Vintage Carved Carnelian Green Turquoise Jade Venetian Glass necklace

LB offers Vintage Carved Carnelian Green Turquoise Jade Venetian Glass necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a necklace of Vintage, handcarved, gourd shaped Tibetan Carnelian beads, Green Turquoise round beads, Vintage Venetian glass trade beads, large filigre...

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

LB offers Jade Mexican Sterling pendant Soapstone Coral Venetian glass necklace
LB offers Jade Mexican Sterling pendant Soapstone Coral Venetian glass necklace

LB offers Jade Mexican Sterling pendant Soapstone Coral Venetian glass necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This unusual piece combines Chinese Red Coral, Vintage Venetian glass trade beads, Carved soapstone Chinese barrel beads, and Sterling Silver spacers to create an outstanding and mem...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

African Hand Beaded Armchairs, Pair  _SALE_
African Hand Beaded Armchairs, Pair  _SALE_

African Hand Beaded Armchairs, Pair _SALE_

Located in North Miami, FL

Handcrafted African armchairs from tiny white glass trade beads attached to a canvas-stretched bamboo frame.

Category

Late 20th Century African Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Beads

African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan
African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan

African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan

Located in Austin, TX

The vest is comprised of approximately one hundred and sixty strands of colored glass trade beads, the majority in a light turquoise color, with several strands of dark blue and brig...

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1960s Sudanese Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Metal

Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Cache-Sexe, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon
Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Cache-Sexe, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon

Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Cache-Sexe, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Congo Early to Mid-20th century Tribal Pikuran (cache-sexe), Bana Guili people, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon A large graphic cache-sexe made of blue, red, green and yellow trade...

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Shell, Beads

LB vintage Copper Deco Pendant Stunning Bakelite and Murano glass Necklace
LB vintage Copper Deco Pendant Stunning Bakelite and Murano glass Necklace

LB vintage Copper Deco Pendant Stunning Bakelite and Murano glass Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Large Vintage Copper Deco Pendant Stunning Necklace.This one of a kind, handmade, piece consists of a repousse copper tribal pendant that is beautifully en...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Copper

South African 1970s Ethnic Cotton Caftan
South African 1970s Ethnic Cotton Caftan

South African 1970s Ethnic Cotton Caftan

Located in University City, MO

The other cinching the lower midsection with three small small African glass trade beads Designed by Victoria Sands for Bettina Labeled Size 36 The length from top of ...

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1970s South African Vintage Trade Beads

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

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H 25 in W 12 in D 14 in

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The carved wood mask was decorated with copper plates on the face, and lavished embellished with trade beads, raffia cloth with cowrie shells and hanging seed pods, fur possibly from...

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Copper

Vintage Beaded Toran Doorway Hanging, Kathi of Gujarat, India, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Beaded Toran Doorway Hanging, Kathi of Gujarat, India, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Beaded Toran Doorway Hanging, Kathi of Gujarat, India, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Beadwork was introduced into Gujarat in the mid-1800s when Indian traders based in Zanzibar began trading Venetian beads into India. By the 1900s, the women of landowning Kathi caste...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Cotton, Beads

Tibet Antique Protection Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Necklace
Tibet Antique Protection Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Necklace

Tibet Antique Protection Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Necklace

Located in South Burlington, VT

They are also thought to hold medicinal propertie as some examples may show surface abrasions - also good signs of authenticity- where small amounts of the stone was extracted and la...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Agate, Gold

Tibet Old Pair Amulet Pendants Single Ying Yang And Twenty One Eye Dzi Beads
Tibet Old Pair Amulet Pendants Single Ying Yang And Twenty One Eye Dzi Beads

Tibet Old Pair Amulet Pendants Single Ying Yang And Twenty One Eye Dzi Beads

Located in South Burlington, VT

They are also thought to hold medicinal propertie as some examples may show surface abrasions - also good signs of authenticity- where small amounts of the stone was extracted and la...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Agate

NY Sequined Skyline Sweater
NY Sequined Skyline Sweater

NY Sequined Skyline Sweater

Located in Alford, MA

Among those represented are the Empire State Building, The Chrysler Building, and especially the tallest at the time - the World Trade Center. Small gold beads are studded throughout...

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1980s American Vintage Trade Beads

African Trade Beads ca.1900
African Trade Beads ca.1900

African Trade Beads ca.1900

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage African trade beads necklace. Authentic Berber Tribe items on leather cord.

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20th Century African Vintage Trade Beads

Fine Ceremonial Sun Hat from Borneo with Trade Beads
Fine Ceremonial Sun Hat from Borneo with Trade Beads

Fine Ceremonial Sun Hat from Borneo with Trade Beads

Located in Seattle, WA

Fine ceremonial sun hat from Borneo. Hats such as there were commonly worn during harvest festivals. Woven of split rattan with palm fiber and cloth border. The center ornamented wit...

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20th Century Bruneian Vintage Trade Beads

Materials

Fabric

Unusually large beaded Yoruba Basket
Unusually large beaded Yoruba Basket

Unusually large beaded Yoruba Basket

Located in Stamford, CT

Cloth basket encrusted with colorful old glass trade beads

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20th Century African Vintage Trade Beads

Pair of Native American Indian Tourist Trade Bags
Pair of Native American Indian Tourist Trade Bags

Pair of Native American Indian Tourist Trade Bags

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The one on the left is a purse with different bead decorations on each side. They are made with beadwork on cotton.

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1940s American Vintage Trade Beads

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Cotton, Silk, Beads

Langani Pucci Colored Multi Strand Necklace
Langani Pucci Colored Multi Strand Necklace

Langani Pucci Colored Multi Strand Necklace

By Anni Lang Schaad

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a very wearable piece of costume jewelry. The beads appear to float on the neck. It is signed on the clasp and has the trade mark signature black bead that Anni Schaad used.

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1960s German Vintage Trade Beads

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Antique Millefiori Venetian African Trade Beads
Antique Millefiori Venetian African Trade Beads

Antique Millefiori Venetian African Trade Beads

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Antique Millefiori Venetian African Trade Beads Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has become nearly synonymous with the West African Trade. Made from fam...

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1930s European Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

14K Yellow Gold Retro Malachite Beaded Necklace, 19-Inch Length
14K Yellow Gold Retro Malachite Beaded Necklace, 19-Inch Length

14K Yellow Gold Retro Malachite Beaded Necklace, 19-Inch Length

Located in Palm Desert, CA

14 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Beaded Necklace. The necklace features forty-one round malachite beads and ten rondelle gold beads in a single strand. The malachite beads measure 10mm...

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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Trade Beads

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Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine
Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine

Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Large chunks of polished Baltic Amber,vintage carved Chinese soapstone bead,vintage Bakelite beads,large Baroque pearls and crystal rondelles comprise this one of a kind ,handmade,ne...

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20th Century Baltic Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

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Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace

Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Trade Beads

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Black Venetian Glass Wedding Cake Beaded Necklace, 1930s
Antique Black Venetian Glass Wedding Cake Beaded Necklace, 1930s

Antique Black Venetian Glass Wedding Cake Beaded Necklace, 1930s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '30s - 19" length - Vintage Italian Murano black glass "wedding cake" lamp work beads - Barrel screw clasp - Circa 1...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Trade Beads

LB offers Vintage Brass Repousse pendant Agates Turquoise Glass Tibetan necklace
LB offers Vintage Brass Repousse pendant Agates Turquoise Glass Tibetan necklace

LB offers Vintage Brass Repousse pendant Agates Turquoise Glass Tibetan necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large Mid 20th century Baroque style brass pendant with a nice patina. Large blue dyed agates, Green turquoise rondelles, blown blue glass beads, and...

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Trade Beads

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Agate, Turquoise, Brass

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Vintage Trade Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage trade beads available for sale. Frequently made of metal, beads and trimming, all vintage trade beads available were constructed with great care. Vintage trade beads have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. folk art vintage trade beads are consistently popular styles. Vintage trade beads have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Rousselet, Aracheli Studio and Claire Deve are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Trade Beads?

Vintage trade beads can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,062, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $21,168.
Questions About Vintage Trade 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.