Loose Beads x 25 – Lot 8
Original price was: $100.$25Current price is: $25.Contemporary millefiori style glass beads traded down through West Africa
Approx Length of each bead: 3cm
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Our African jewellery collection brings together necklaces, bracelets and bead strands that reflect centuries of cultural expression and artistry. Each piece is rooted in tradition, celebrating the beauty of form, symbolism and handcrafted detail found across West Africa.
We work closely with local artists who use time honoured techniques and organic materials such as seeds, pods, husks, bone and horn. From intricately layered African beads to expressive African necklaces featuring striking pendants, every design carries meaning and intention. Many bead strands are also worn as waist beads, known throughout Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal as symbols of femininity, fertility, sensuality and spiritual wellbeing.
Alongside jewellery, these materials and techniques continue across other wearable forms, including traditional headwear such as Bolga hats, where craftsmanship and cultural identity remain at the heart of each piece. Our collection includes carnelians, trade beads, millefiori and chevron beads, each chosen for their history, character and enduring beauty.
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Contemporary millefiori style glass beads traded down through West Africa
Approx Length of each bead: 3cm

Contemporary millefiori style glass beads traded down through West Africa
Approx Length of each bead: 3cm

Contemporary millefiori style Venetian glass beads traded down through West Africa
Approx Length of each bead: 3cm


Tribal Necklaces from Burkina Faso with carnelian and bronze pendants.
Length: 50cm


Venetian Millefiori trade beads—vibrant, handcrafted glass beads with floral designs, once highly valued in West African markets
Colour: Ocean
Diameter: 46 beads, 8x8mm
Length: 60cm


Millefiori trade beads: Intricately patterned Venetian glass beads, traded in West Africa for centuries, symbolizing wealth and prestige
Colour: Coral
Diameter: 40 beads, 15x11mm
Length: 60cm




West African chevron beads—historic Venetian trade beads symbolizing status, wealth, and tradition. Highly collectible and rich in heritage
Diameter: 40 beads, 15x8mm
Length: 70cm


African Bakelite. Round discs made of vulcanite polymer paste. Perfect for jewellery making or as a stand alone necklace.
Length: 90-100cm


African Bakelite. Round discs made of vulcanite polymer paste. Perfect for jewellery making or as a stand alone necklace.
Length: 90-100cm


African Bakelite. Round discs made of vulcanite polymer paste. Perfect for jewellery making or as a stand alone necklace.
Length: 90-100cm



