African Beads and Memory
Beads collected in Africa
African trade beads, African beads, stone beads. Most of the beads shown on these pages were collected in Africa. Trade glass beads were made in Europe (Venice, Bohemia, Germany, etc.) and India, and were used by Europeans as currency for trade with Africa from 17th to early 20th century. Ancient Islamic glass beads were made in the Middle East and Egypt and introduced into Africa by Arab traders.
Last update : 27th June 2009
Amazonite / Amber / Imitation Amber / Chevrons / Czech / Ghana / Dutch and German / Islamic period / Antique Kiffa / New Kiffa / Millefiori / Venetian / Stone
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