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RARE AFRICAN TRADE BEADS

• AFRICAN TRADE BEADS African trade
  AFRICAN TRADE BEADS African trade beads
• A Collection of African Trade Beads
  A Collection of African Trade Beads numerous strands of white beads set in necklace form and display-mounted to a blue muslin covered frame frame 18 in. x 13 in.
• AFRICAN TRADE BEAD AND OTHER
  AFRICAN TRADE BEAD AND OTHER NECKLACESAfrican Trade Bead and Other Necklaces. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Ranging in size from: 5.5" (14 cm) to 23" (58 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• Extensive collection of African
  Extensive collection of African beadwork including: necklaces strung and unstrung metal bracelets earrings etc. metal glass bone swirl millifiore some surface wear and grime.
• NINE AFRICAN TRIBAL TRADE BEAD
  NINE AFRICAN TRIBAL TRADE BEAD NECKLACES, HAND MADNINE AFRICAN TRIBAL TRADE BEAD NECKLACES, hand made by various ethnic groups including the Senufo people of northern Ivory Coast, the Akan people of Ghana, and other various West African groups. Length range: 18 to 34 inches.
• 6 STRANDS, AFRICAN GLASS & BRONZE
  6 STRANDS, AFRICAN GLASS & BRONZE DECORATIVE BEADS African, 20th century. Group of six trade beads and bronze beaded necklaces. Comprising of one Baule graduated bronze beaded necklace, two necklaces with a mix of glass, Benin bronze pendants and ceramic beads, and three glass trade
• (LOT OF 5) AFRICAN GLASS TRADE BEAD
  (LOT OF 5) AFRICAN GLASS TRADE BEAD NECKLACES (lot of 5) African glass trade bead necklaces, 412.6 gross gs; lengths: 16 - 32 in
• (LOT OF 6) AFRICAN GLASS TRADE
  (LOT OF 6) AFRICAN GLASS TRADE BEADS AND CHEVRON HEAD (lot of 6) African glass trade beads and chevron head 86.6 gross gs; lengths: 5 - 6 1/4 in
• AFRICAN BEAD JEWELRY Kamba Bead
  AFRICAN BEAD JEWELRY Kamba Bead Belt, in red, white & blue glass beads with folded coin ends. Kenya, Isiolo, Samburu people, 1990. Roughly 4' long. Pre-revolution, (1924-1955).
• (5) LARGE AFRICAN TERRACOTTA BEAD
  (5) LARGE AFRICAN TERRACOTTA BEAD NECKLACES Possibly Chad, Sao Peoples, or Dogon, 3 with round, spiked and incised beads, one with tubular beads, approx. 3"dia (largest bead), 17"l (looped necklace); with, Gambia, Soninke fruit or nut necklace, 22"l
• African hand beaded money belt;
  African hand beaded money belt; trade beads and shells applied to hand woven amphibian form. 50"L. Good condition.
• 19TH C. AFRICAN ITALIAN GLASS TRADE
  19TH C. AFRICAN ITALIAN GLASS TRADE BEAD NECKLACES (4)Europe, Italy, possibly Venice; West Africa, possibly Nigeria or Mali, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A dazzling ensemble of glass beads strung on 4 modern strands to be wearable as necklaces. The first 2 necklaces are each comprised of dozens of spherical beads, all boasting brilliant and translucent hues of cobalt. The next necklace features 14 elongated cuboid millefiori beads of navy with target-motif designs of white, yellow, and red, as well as dozens of white barrel and blue discoid glass beads. At the center of this necklace is a large, ultramarine, egg-shaped bead flanked by a pair of African biconical brass beads, while an additional African brass bead of barrel form lies at the opposite side. Last, the longest necklace displays 39 huge, tubular glass beads in a style known as chevron with vertical stripes in deep shades of blue on the exterior and red and white on the peripheries and interior. Size (longest necklace): 17.5" L (44.4 cm); (largest bead): 1.1" L x 0.8" W (2.8 cm x 2 cm) These blue cylindrical and rectangular beads are of the millefiori style. To make millefiori beads, artisans produced glass canes or rods, called murrine, by layering different-colored glass around a core. At this stage, their multicolored patterns were only visible from the cut ends of the cane. The rods were heated in a furnace, stretched - thus revealing the patterns throughout - and then cut into beads. Trade beads played a major role in the age of European exploration and colonization, serving as currency on multiple continents. Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168474 Condition: All beads are of the period stated and strung on modern strands to be wearable. Repairs to blue egg-shaped bead with break lines visible. Losses to 4 chevron beads. Almost all beads have nicks, chips, and abrasions, commensurate with age and wear. Otherwise, all are very nice and wearable.
• GRP: AFRICAN TRADE BEAD
  GRP: AFRICAN TRADE BEAD NECKLACESLarge group of African trade bead necklaces. Includes a variety of Venetian and Murano glass millefiore and chevron beads. Additionally includes two necklaces with metal pendants. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• GRP: 8 AFRICAN TRADE BEAD
  GRP: 8 AFRICAN TRADE BEAD NECKLACESGroup of eight African trade bead necklaces including bakelite faux egg yolk amber and many strings of glass metal and stone beads. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• SLAVE TRADING BEADS AND THREE
  SLAVE TRADING BEADS AND THREE AFRICAN PENDANTS, INSLAVE TRADING BEADS AND THREE AFRICAN PENDANTS, including a 30-1/2" necklace with 28 beads and a 9" bracelet with eight beads, each with Portuguese beads used for the trade of African slaves; along with two brass African pendants and one bronze figural African pendant.
• COLLECTION (10) AFRICAN STYLE
  COLLECTION (10) AFRICAN STYLE BEADED ITEMS Including Kwele, Kirdi, Makonde, Zulu, dolls, gourd bottles with figural stoppers, carved wood, beads, wire, terracotta and cloth, 23"h (tallest), 3.75"h (smallest)
• FOUR EXAMPLES OF AFRICAN BEADWORK
  FOUR EXAMPLES OF AFRICAN BEADWORK Contemporary, the first a South African female doll made in Cape Town with "Monkey Biz" retaining hang tag (20-1/2 in.); the second a small bead and copper coil basket with manuscript label reading Busa ngari (5-1/4 in. diameter); tall beaded giraffe (30-3/4 in.); beaded buffalo (8 in. high).
• SET OF THREE BEADED AFRICAN ITEMS .
  SET OF THREE BEADED AFRICAN ITEMS .
• 19TH C. AFRICAN YORUBA BRASS
  19TH C. AFRICAN YORUBA BRASS TRADE BEADS / RINGS STRAND...West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine collection of brass beads and rings strung on a cotton cord to store currency pieces and wear as a belt or necklace. There are 34 thick spherical beads and 20 rings decorated with incised crosshatched lines, and 4 rings with lengthy spikes added to the shank; each brass item is cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) method. The brass beads were used as currency to trade and wear as visual makers of wealth and status. Size (strand doubled): 30" L (76.2 cm); (spiked rings): 3.5" L x 1" Diameter (8.9 cm x 2.5 cm) Cf. The Hood Museum of Art, accession number 985.7.26434 Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. b>PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship b>PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168473 Condition: Toning and patina on beads, and heavy green patina on 2 beads. Indentations, abrasions, and nicks to beads, with some minor casting imperfections. Fraying to cotton cord and discoloration. Not recommended for wearing due to age of cotton cord.
• (6) VINTAGE AFRICAN CACHE-SEXE,
  (6) VINTAGE AFRICAN CACHE-SEXE, BEADED LOINCLOTHS Kirdi Peoples, Cameroon, woven beads with cowry shell fringe, various designs, 19.5"l x 5"w (smallest), 23"l x 6.5"w (largest)
• (6) VINTAGE AFRICAN CACHE-SEXE,
  (6) VINTAGE AFRICAN CACHE-SEXE, BEADED LOINCLOTHS Kirdi Peoples, Cameroon, woven beads with cowry shell fringe, various designs, 15"l x 6"w (smallest), 28.5"l x 7.5"w (largest)
• Eighteen stands of African trade
  Eighteen stands of African trade bead necklaces including some Italian millefiore glass beads. Provenance: from the estate of Harrison Eiteljorg. Longest is approximately 38"L. A few small chips to the larger beads.
• 5 African Tribal Necklaces or
  5 African Tribal Necklaces or Collars colorful beadwork graduated sizes.
• Two African tribal ceramic beaded
  Two African tribal ceramic beaded necklaces; overall good vintage condition; the larger necklace 35" (approx.)
• EXTENSIVE COLLECTION AFRICAN TRIBAL
  EXTENSIVE COLLECTION AFRICAN TRIBAL JEWELRY. Including eight bronze and other metal bracelets; two Ethiopian Tuareg necklaces; two Ethiopian bead necklaces; trade bead necklace; several beaded necklaces and bracelets; leather bracelet and amulet; five bronze and brass beaded necklaces and two large pendants
• AFRICAN BEADED SASH Yoruba Tribe,
  AFRICAN BEADED SASH Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria, West Africa, featuring a snake, a rabbit, a turtle and two chiefs, polychrome, with cowrie shell edge, 5" x 45", having hanging loop.
• An African Carved Ivory or Bone
  An African Carved Ivory or Bone Pendant hung from a strand of trade beads. Height of pendant 6 1/2 inches.
• GROUP AFRICAN TRIBAL JEWELRY AND
  GROUP AFRICAN TRIBAL JEWELRY AND SHELL ACCESSORIES Includes necklaces of clay or metal beads, pendants, a beaded belt decorated with cowry shells, a woven hat, and textiles covered in cowry shell beads, and some loose beads, 41"l x 1.75"w (belt)
• COLLECTION OF AFRICAN AND OTHER
  COLLECTION OF AFRICAN AND OTHER WOOD, BONE AND OTHER BEADED JEWELRYCollection of African and other Wood, Bone and other Beaded Jewelry
• Group of African beaded items to
  Group of African beaded items to include a medicine horn pipe necklace etc. ?
• TWO AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURAL
  TWO AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURAL PIECES W/ BEADS Two African carved wood figures comprising, one standing figure with waist beads, and one having beaded earrings and neck beads. Provenance: From a Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. tallest h. 14", w. 3.5". Smallest h. 7.25", w. 2".
• TWO SMALL EXAMPLES OF WEST
  TWO SMALL EXAMPLES OF WEST AFRICAN BEADWORK To include a likely coconut sheathed in leather that is fitted with a suspension cord, various bead forms, and cowrie shells (7 in.) (overall wear); to also include a beadwork fetish using a dried ear of corn for the body and raised on a low metal base (9 in.) (no apparent condition concerns).
• Four African polychrome beaded
  Four African polychrome beaded belts, etc. One cross belt with cowry shell drops, KwaZulu-Natal, Nongoma area, South Africa. Cross belt: 9 1/2" x 19"W. Good condition, very minor bead loss.
• AFRICAN BEADWORK PANEL, FRAMED 20th
  AFRICAN BEADWORK PANEL, FRAMED 20th century: large interlaced array of glass seed beads, with a leather strap at top.
• 18TH C. AFRICAN VENETIAN GLASS /
  18TH C. AFRICAN VENETIAN GLASS / STONE BEAD STRANDS (2)...Europe, Italy, Venice, found in western Africa, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A lovely pair of Venetian glass and stone trade bead strands, each strung on modern stringing that can be made into more attractive compositions. The first strand features 59 beads of primarily yellow hues with polychrome eyes as well as 1 lime green bead with blue, white, and red eyes. The longer strand exhibits 16 petite yellow glass beads, 2 large yellow glass beads, 1 spherical brass bead, and 185 russet-hued stone seed beads. Beads like these were used for trading purposes throughout Africa and the New World. Size (red and yellow bead strand): 31.75" L (80.6 cm); (largest bead): 0.77" L x 0.43" W (2 cm x 1.1 cm); (yellow bead strand): 31.5" L (80 cm); (largest bead): 0.76" L x 0.41" W (1.9 cm x 1 cm); (display case): 12.25" L x 8.25" W (31.1 cm x 21 cm) Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168471 Condition: Beads are from the stated period and are strung on modern fiber strands; these are not meant to be worn as necklaces, but can be restrung into more attractive compositions. Minor nicks and abrasions to some beads, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to coloration. All are displayed in a modern Riker case.
• An African tribal helmet mask
  An African tribal helmet mask with fibre beads and animal fur. Zaire. Approx. 25 x 30 x 35 cm.