African Beadwork Connection
Antiques in Cape Town
www.africabead.com
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This site is designed for the presentation of rare and valuable indigenous artifacts made and used by the indigenous groups of the Republic of South Africa. It is essentially a commercial site, the purpose of which is to engender an interest in and to offer for sale, old pieces of original African beadwork. The skills have generally not been passed onto the younger generation and the elderly are for the most part unable to focus on the detail required for this art-form. An item that can give the purchaser pleasure, while it continues to gain in value. Traditional African beadwork certainly fulfills this criteria. Buying a good piece of original African beadwork could be a lot more satisfying that any bond or stock investment and may well prove to be more financially rewarding. The number of beading societies in the USA and throughout the world is increasing steadily. In addition, there is a growing appreciation of and respect for the artwork of traditional communities around the world. This combination is fueling the demand for traditional African beadwork- a beautiful, valuable, yet scarce resource. They have traveled from village to village across Southern Africa and beyond, searching painstakingly for items such as those shown in our gallery. Specimens such as these have not been produced for decades, and we anticipate that our already limited supply of old Xhosa and Zulu beadwork will become more and more difficult to obtain. The Xhosa and Zulu artifacts in our gallery are in immaculate condition and deserve a place in any serious collection of Africana. To appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the pieces on offer, go to The Gallery.
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