African Beadwork Connection Unclaimed

African beadwork Africa Bead - Xhosa Beadwork and Antique Beadwork - Presentation of rare antique and valuable indigenous antique artifacts made and used by the tribes of the Republic of South Africa.

Scarcity - Virtually no traditional beadwork has been produced for the last thirty to forty years (other than some tourist pieces - normally simple designs, hastily made). In addition, beadwork belonging to deceased individuals are usually buried with them - along with their other valuable personal possessions. 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.