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.
Ethiopian crosses Ethiopian Beauty, Ethiopian Jewelry, Christian Symbols, Christian Art, Cross Jewelry, Amhara
Ethiopian crosses
Rusted Cicada
Rusted Cicada
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
Textiles, Adornment & Personal Objects
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.
Monika Ettlin
Monika Ettlin
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
See the World Through Pattern and Colour
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
Handmade Blacksmith Modern Wrought Iron Architectural Staircases
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.