African Beaded Jewellery
(1,006 items)Discover NOVICA's African Beaded jewellery Collection. Dating back over 75,000 years, snail shells, used as beads, have been found in Africa. At one time refered to as trade beads because of their use as currency, beads have always had a cultural significance beyond self-adornment in Africa. Today's African jewellery makers use a wide variety of bead materials in their necklaces, bracelets and earrings such as recycled glass, wood and other sustainable materials.
Featured Reviews on African Beaded Jewellery
Braided bead necklace, 'Sosongo in Blue'
By Gretchen
What a knock out!
The colors are beautiful together. The necklace holds its shape well when you wear it. It is unusual and attractive.
Wood dangle earrings, 'Joyous Celebration'
By Ama
Beautiful!
I purchased these as a Christmas gift for my daughter. They are beautiful! Very well made!She absolutely loved them!
Amethyst beaded stretch bracelet, 'Twilit Hues'
By Jadwiga
Beautiful bracelet by Artisan Abdul Kadir Iddrisu
This was my first purchase with NOVICA.The delivery was very fast, the bracelet was carefully packed into a box and a beautiful little bag. Each beads is different: they have various shapes, sizes and colours, together creating a lovely bracelet.It is even more beautiful than in the picture.Thank you very much!
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"I do my designing with African concepts in mind."
Latest Update"Since I began working with you, I've become a proud artisan. You have helped me grow and improve my designs and their quality. My... read more
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