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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 work Zulu "Belts, Necklaces, Other Bead Work Nice selection of vintage Zulu be...

Category

Mid-20th Century More Art

Materials

Other Medium

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta

By Ardmore Design

Located in New York, NY

The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded striped - liked pattern, so often seen in the bases of Ardmore Ceramic works.

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

By Ardmore Design

Located in New York, NY

The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded striped - liked pattern, so often seen in the bases of Ardmore Ceramic works.

Category

2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

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

Each on separate stand so can be arranged in multiple ways for great display. Longest pipe with beaded stem, attached string of beads and shells.

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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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 Love letter necklace Glass beads metal buttons Period late 19th early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Glass

1930's Beaded Snuff Container. Zulu, Southern Africa
1930's Beaded Snuff Container. Zulu, Southern Africa

1930's Beaded Snuff Container. Zulu, Southern Africa

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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in

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

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

Wood with glass-beaded stem and strap. South Africa. Long well carved stem under the beads with flaring mouth end, metal insert to protect wood of pipe.

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.

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 form with circular base.

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 over the mouth of a traditional ceramic beet pot, Ukhamba, to protect the sorghum b...

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 used over the mouth of a traditional ceramic beet pot, Ukhamba, to protect the sorghum...

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

Gourds were a favored item among southern African tribes, carried by both men and women and decorated with a wide variety of methods, whether incised, inlaid with detailed wire patte...

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 with central fringed section the belt in 2 sections with metal buttons glass bead...

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 work design with beaded fringe Zulu or Xhosa people South Africa Period: early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

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Category

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Materials

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"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
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Located in New York, NY

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Category

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Materials

Paper

Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk

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Materials

Brass

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Lovely Petite Hollywood Regency Tufted Loveseat Sofa

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Located in Pemberton, NJ

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Category

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Materials

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$9,500

H 63 in W 44.13 in D 16 in

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Located in Miami, FL

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Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

By Roche Bobois

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

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Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
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By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

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Category

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Materials

Fiberglass

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By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

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Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Fine Antique English Style Sofa

Fine Antique English Style Sofa

$2,450

H 38 in W 78 in D 27 in

Fine Antique English Style Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Category

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Materials

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Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa

Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa

$4,800Sale Price|26% Off

H 26 in W 84 in D 32 in

Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".  

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank

By Josef Frank

Located in Miami, FL

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Category

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Materials

Cotton, Wood

Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet

Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet

$1,890 / item

H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees

Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees

$9,000 / set

H 31 in W 54 in D 29.5 in

Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Bar Cabinet in the Manner of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Bar Cabinet in the Manner of Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Bar Cabinet in the Manner of Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Budapest, HU

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Category

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Materials

Palisander

Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s DN
Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s DN

Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s DN

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Category

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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.