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Early 1800's African Kiffa Trade Bead Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Early 1800's African Kiffa Trade Bead Necklace
Included in this lot we have a traditional African Kiffa trade bead necklace originating from the early 1800's. The necklace features 57 colored glass beads, 48 small beads and 9 large beads. The trade beads show a wide array of vibrant colors of painted glass including red, white, yellow, black, and blue. Provenance: From the collection of Dr. David and Marsha Bowerly of Oregon. The piece comes with an original museum collection tag stating, "6/98 Kiffa $675" and "Tom Sky #65". The necklace shows good condition for its age with some wear indicative of age. The piece measures approximately 32" long circumference.