South African items from ATB





		The following pages contain old and new examples of the beads and beadwork to be found in South Africa today. Most of the country is inundated with " tourist-type " reproductions of old and ancient beads, wood carvings, masks and jewellery imported from all over the continent, especially Ethiopian jewellery, in such numbers that a colourful display is guaranteed on most markets but authenticity is somewhat confused ! < Click these pictures for enlargements >


	We have tried to find and show examples that have actually been made in South Africa ... past and present ... with a few unusual imports, for your interest.

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Antique
( pre - 1940 )
Zulu
Collar
Necklaces

Armbands
Antique
and
Modern

Antique
( pre -1940 )
Msinga
Collar

Round
Choker
Necklaces

Zulu
"Love necklaces"

Round
Beaded
Belt

Beaded "Sash"

Glass & Metal choker
necklaces

Natural Seeds

Fimo
Beads
the
Polymer Clay
modern
"Millefiore"

Animal Products
Elephant
&
Giraffe Hair

"Hematite"
Necklaces

Interesting Imports

Beaded Pens

To those who know much more than we do .. please excuse any glaring errors in our historic or naming descriptions ... and any possibly offensive messages on the armbands !!!
Your informative input will be gratefully received at our normal e-mail address and thankfully acknowledged in these pages.
An interesting and informative article from Bob Church is reprinted HERE.