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Zulu Bead

Large Shadow Box with Vintage Zulu Art Beadwork
Large Shadow Box with Vintage Zulu Art Beadwork

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
1930's Beaded Snuff Container. Zulu, Southern Africa

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
Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa

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
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 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 Tanzanite
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

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

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African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa
African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa

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
Early Zulu Carved Wood Pipe with Beaded Stem and Strap on Stand South Africa

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
Two Zulu Beaded Collars

Two Zulu Beaded Collars

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H 9.06 in Dm 9.06 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century South African Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Beads

A Pair Of Large Green Beaded Zulu Lamps
A Pair Of Large Green Beaded Zulu Lamps

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
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

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
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

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
Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa

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
African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Apron Belt, South Africa

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
Vintage Zulu Beaded Collar Necklace, South Africa, Early 20th Century

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
African Tribal Art Vintage Zulu Xhosa Bead Work Tobacco Bag

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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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Queens, NY

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$11,250Sale Price|50% Off

H 37 in W 58 in D 34 in

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By Zanaboni

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$1,190 / item

H 19.5 in Dm 15 in

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By Ardmore Design

Located in New York, NY

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Louis XV Style Giltwood Duchesse Brissée, Chaise Longue & Pair of Chairs

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

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Bench-Ardmore Velvet Monkey Bean

Bench-Ardmore Velvet Monkey Bean

$2,575 / item

H 30.5 in W 43 in D 24 in

Bench-Ardmore Velvet Monkey Bean

By Ardmore Design

Located in New York, NY

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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.