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Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...

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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Twine Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Twine

Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly
Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly

Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly

Located in Sheffield, MA

The highly decorative bib beaded necklaces are treated as works of art displayed on their black metal stands as sculptural works of art. Near the necks are bent poles wrapped with tw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tribal Twine Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Twine, Beads

Multiple Shells Purse, Indonesia, Contemporary
Multiple Shells Purse, Indonesia, Contemporary

Multiple Shells Purse, Indonesia, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Indonesian purse made of a multitude of different shells. All connected by natural twine. Very decorative placed in a bowl.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Twine Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Twine

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