African Beads

Beads made in or collected in Africa. Many "African Trade Beads" were made in Italy, Bohemia, and India and traded into Africa.
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New styles of Feather Beads recently made in Indonesia. These are not Venetian and were not collected in Africa. They were found in Bangkok but will probably show up some day in the African trade.. African Trade Beads, How To Make Beads, Venetian, Bangkok, Feather, Beaded Necklace, Collection, Style, Beaded Collar
New styles of Feather Beads recently made in Indonesia. These are not Venetian and were not collected in Africa. They were found in Bangkok but will probably show up some day in the African trade..
* Old Quartz beads originating in West Africa.  The ancient quartz found in the desert sands of Mali are generally small and uniform in size.  They have well polished surfaces and smallish in size (diameter not normally more than 10 mm).  The other common type as shown in this image, are larger hand cut and crudely-formed oblate or disk-shaped beads.  Image without text belongs to Flickr user Dalbls369. Tribal Beads, Ethnic Beads, African Jewelry, Natural Beads, Natural Stones, Stone Beads, Glass Beads, Beady Eye
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* Old Quartz beads originating in West Africa. The ancient quartz found in the desert sands of Mali are generally small and uniform in size. They have well polished surfaces and smallish in size (diameter not normally more than 10 mm). The other common type as shown in this image, are larger hand cut and crudely-formed oblate or disk-shaped beads. Image without text belongs to Flickr user Dalbls369.
Aluminum Metal Trade Beads Ethiopia African Trade Bead Jewelry, Ethnic Jewelry, Head Jewelry, Jewelry Art, Antique Jewelry, Fashion Jewelry, Jewellery
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Aluminum Metal Trade Beads Ethiopia
Trade Beads |  “Green hearts” or “Hudson Bay” bead | Date 1700s - 1800s Native American Artifacts, Native American Beadwork, Tribal Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Eastern Woodlands, Chevron
Trade Beads
Trade Beads | “Green hearts” or “Hudson Bay” bead | Date 1700s - 1800s
*Mixed large nickel/silver and bronze “rings,” with incised design, found in Ethiopia.  Date: Late 1800s to early 1900s African Jewelry Beads, Glass Jewelry, Jewelry Design, Contemporary Fine Jewelry, Modern Jewelry
*Mixed large nickel/silver and bronze “rings,” with incised design, found in Ethiopia. Date: Late 1800s to early 1900s
ca. 5,000 BCE. Neolithic stone beads from early settlements in Sahara, North Africa. Using simple hand-carved tools, stones were placed on a grooved stone and  pecked out from both sides which was difficult, nonetheless, modern means cannot duplicate them. Tubular beads were even more difficult and came later in the Bronze Age in West Asia and the Indus Valley. Holes are generally not smooth nor even. SItes show many beads were broken in the process. Indian Artifacts, Ancient Artifacts, Prehistoric Age, Arte Tribal, Art Ancien, Paleolithic, Iron Age, Ancient Jewelry, Trade Beads
Neolithic Beads
ca. 5,000 BCE. Neolithic stone beads from early settlements in Sahara, North Africa. Using simple hand-carved tools, stones were placed on a grooved stone and pecked out from both sides which was difficult, nonetheless, modern means cannot duplicate them. Tubular beads were even more difficult and came later in the Bronze Age in West Asia and the Indus Valley. Holes are generally not smooth nor even. SItes show many beads were broken in the process.
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Ethiopian crosses
Africa | Detail from a necklace or belt from the Kirdi people, first half of 20th century | Leather, brass beads made by the Vere and other Cross River people, glass beads and cowrie shells. Afro Jewelry, Weird Jewelry, Punk Jewelry, Bohemian Jewelry, Yoga Jewelry, Shell Jewelry, Bohemian Gypsy
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Africa | Detail from a necklace or belt from the Kirdi people, first half of 20th century | Leather, brass beads made by the Vere and other Cross River people, glass beads and cowrie shells.
Glass "snake" beads, still popular and wearable even though we don't see Rihanna wearing this year. Handmade Jewelry, African Necklace, Beaded Necklaces, Ethnic Necklaces
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Glass "snake" beads, still popular and wearable even though we don't see Rihanna wearing this year.
18th 19th Century African Bronze Yoruba Tribal Jewelry Leather Jewelry, Metal Jewelry, African Inspired Jewelry, Indian Jewelry, Ghana
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18th 19th Century African Bronze Yoruba Tribal Jewelry
Chevron beads and cane, recently made in China, , now show up in beads collected in Africa. Polymer Clay Bracelet, Polymer Clay Canes, Polymer Jewelry, Fimo Clay, Polymer Clay Beads, Making Glass, Metal Clay Jewelry, Precious Metal Clay, Handmade Glass Beads
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Chevron beads and cane, recently made in China, , now show up in beads collected in Africa.
Glass Chevron beads, recently made in China, now show up in beads collected in Africa. Bridal Jewelry, Gold Jewelry, African Decor, Worry Stones, Mountain Man, Beading Tutorials
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Glass Chevron beads, recently made in China, now show up in beads collected in Africa.
You Say Talhakimt, I Say Tanfouk...  The glass ones were made in France and/or Czech Republic and the Agate/.Carnelian ones in Idar-Oberstein. Some colors of glass ones are vanishingly rare today. Belly Dance Jewelry, Red Camel, Hair Ornaments, Vintage Buttons, Beading Patterns
You Say Talhakimt, I Say Tanfouk...
You Say Talhakimt, I Say Tanfouk... The glass ones were made in France and/or Czech Republic and the Agate/.Carnelian ones in Idar-Oberstein. Some colors of glass ones are vanishingly rare today.
You Say Talhakimt, I Say Tanfouk... Glass pendants made in France and/or Czech republic (Bohemia) North American Tribes, History Of Glass, Tribal Looks, Glass Trade Beads, Tribal Pendant, Tribal Belly Dance
You Say Talhakimt, I Say Tanfouk...
You Say Talhakimt, I Say Tanfouk... Glass pendants made in France and/or Czech republic (Bohemia)
Talhakimt or tanfook pendants in Carnelian/Agate, from Idar-Oberstein. Originally, these early carved agate tanfouk's came from India, and predate the later ones that were produced up to the 1940s in Idar Oberstein in Germany. Later Bohemain glass versions were traded into Africa. Lampwork Glass Beads, Agate Beads, Electrum, Magical Jewelry, Green Agate
Talhakimt
Talhakimt or tanfook pendants in Carnelian/Agate, from Idar-Oberstein. Originally, these early carved agate tanfouk's came from India, and predate the later ones that were produced up to the 1940s in Idar Oberstein in Germany. Later Bohemain glass versions were traded into Africa.
Bead book from Africa Direct Jewerly Beads, Decorative Beads, Beaded Jewels, Book Photography
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Bead book from Africa Direct
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Paper beads made in Africa
Necklace from Mauritania; old trade beads, some newer beads, shells, spindle-whorls, metal objects, etc. | Worn by men today. Jewelry Accessories
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Necklace from Mauritania; old trade beads, some newer beads, shells, spindle-whorls, metal objects, etc. | Worn by men today.
Africa | 'Sun' pendant from the Dogon people of Mali | Bronze | Early 1900s. African Beads, African Art, Ethnic Art, Tribal Art, Mali
Africa | 'Sun' pendant from the Dogon people of Mali | Bronze | Early 1900s.
Antique Venetian Millefiori beads from the African trade circa late 1800's, early 1900's Jewelry Making Beads, Lampwork Beads
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Antique Venetian Millefiori beads from the African trade circa late 1800's, early 1900's
Trade Beads on Pre-1900 Sample Cards | Venetian wound beads with trail decoration on the Stanley cards | Long one appears also on the Francis Greil cards. Beaded Pendant, Lewis And Clark Trail, Rare Beads, Fur Trade
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Trade Beads on Pre-1900 Sample Cards | Venetian wound beads with trail decoration on the Stanley cards | Long one appears also on the Francis Greil cards.
Trade beads,  were originally created in Venice, Bohemia & Holland. Trade beads history dates to the end of the 1400's. Portuguese traders & ships arrived on the West African coast to exploit its many resources:  gold, people, ivory, & palm oil using beads as a major currency.  Millions of beads were traded to Africa. By the 1800’s, bead makers were producing  designs specifically for the African trade. This image includes contemporary powder glass from Ghana and a brass bead from Ethiopia. West Africa, Clay Beads, Hand Sculpted, Bead Work, Trading, Compass Rose
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Trade beads, were originally created in Venice, Bohemia & Holland. Trade beads history dates to the end of the 1400's. Portuguese traders & ships arrived on the West African coast to exploit its many resources: gold, people, ivory, & palm oil using beads as a major currency. Millions of beads were traded to Africa. By the 1800’s, bead makers were producing designs specifically for the African trade. This image includes contemporary powder glass from Ghana and a brass bead from Ethiopia.
Trade Beads:  Rare, 17th century, Chevron beads It is claimed that Maria Barovier "invented" the Rosetta bead in the late fifteenth century. It was later called a chevron bead by Northern European merchants. Rosetta beads have always played an important and valued role in trade with the colonies. They are present throughout Africa in ceremonial costumes and royal treasuries, and they are always considered valuable savings. Age of beads late 1800s - early 1900s. | Trade Winds Junction Designs African Accessories, Beaded Bracelets, Jewelry Necklaces, Gorgeous Jewelry
RARE, 17th Century Chevron necklace (perfectly graduated)
Trade Beads: Rare, 17th century, Chevron beads It is claimed that Maria Barovier "invented" the Rosetta bead in the late fifteenth century. It was later called a chevron bead by Northern European merchants. Rosetta beads have always played an important and valued role in trade with the colonies. They are present throughout Africa in ceremonial costumes and royal treasuries, and they are always considered valuable savings. Age of beads late 1800s - early 1900s. | Trade Winds Junction Designs
#Bracelet #Tutorial | Design Gallery | Alewa Bracelet ~ made of wood beads, faux (resin) Amber, and African vinyl heishi spacers. Ribbon Bracelets, Bracelets For Men, Handmade Bracelets, Bracelet Making, Cuff Bracelet, African Vinyl, Diy Bracelets Tutorials
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#Bracelet #Tutorial | Design Gallery | Alewa Bracelet ~ made of wood beads, faux (resin) Amber, and African vinyl heishi spacers.
#Bracelet #Tutorial | Tschinkel's Circles | Polly Nobbs-LaRue | African vinyl heishi beads riveted onto a leather cuff bracelet Jewelry Tools, Jewelry Projects, Jewelry Making Supplies, Free Jewelry, Jewelry Ideas, Circle Bracelet, Wrap Bracelet, Bracelets
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#Bracelet #Tutorial | Tschinkel's Circles | Polly Nobbs-LaRue | African vinyl heishi beads riveted onto a leather cuff bracelet
African Trade Beads |  Ten Venetian 'pink pineapple' beads | made in the late 1800's to the early 1900's and used for the African trade. Old Jewelry, Jewelery, Polymer Beads
African Trade Beads | Ten Venetian 'pink pineapple' beads | made in the late 1800's to the early 1900's and used for the African trade.
Venetain Tubular Trade Beads | Wound and decorated | ca. late 1800s to early 1900s Horn Jewelry
Venetain Tubular Trade Beads | Wound and decorated | ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
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Beads - blue eyes
Trade Beads |  Opalescent Moon Beads | Made in Europe for the Africa trade in the mid 1800s. | The origin and period of these rare opalescent beads are uncertain. They have been attributed to Venice, Bohemia, Germany and the Netherlands, where they are called “18th century Amsterdams.” The beads can be found on the sample cards of a prominent London merchant named Moses Lewin Levin that are dated 1851-1869.  | The beads were favored by the natives of Nigeria. Necklaces, Or Antique, Antique Glass
Collectible Beads (1800-1950) for sale | eBay
Trade Beads | Opalescent Moon Beads | Made in Europe for the Africa trade in the mid 1800s. | The origin and period of these rare opalescent beads are uncertain. They have been attributed to Venice, Bohemia, Germany and the Netherlands, where they are called “18th century Amsterdams.” The beads can be found on the sample cards of a prominent London merchant named Moses Lewin Levin that are dated 1851-1869. | The beads were favored by the natives of Nigeria.
Stone and glass beads collected in Mali Beadwork
Stone and glass beads collected in Mali