Trade bead necklaces from Ghana (trade beads) - Ghana (No reserve price)
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This lot comprises five late-20th-century Ghanaian trade-bead necklaces made with glass beads, from the collection of African art dealer Fofana Sankoung.
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Description from the seller
Set of 5 old trade bead necklaces from Ghana.
Trade beads necklaces, also known as handtrade beads, are a traditional form of jewelry that find their origin in the long history of trade and craft in West Africa, particularly in Ghana. These necklaces are often strung with colorful beads made from glass powder (broken and crushed glass that is melted again).
Trade beads were originally produced in Europe, notably in countries such as Venice and the Netherlands. They were used as a medium of exchange for goods such as gold and ivory. In African societies, trade bead necklaces were not only used as adornment; they also carried symbolic and social meanings, such as marking status, wealth, or identity.
Ghanaian trade bead necklaces can have different designs and patterns, depending on the region, ethnic group, and the maker’s taste. Some necklaces are simple in design, while others feature more elaborate and intricate patterns.
Measurements given only in one dimension for length; the circumference length and the size of the bead (average):
Blue: 34 cm; 73 cm; bead 0.7 x 0.7
Yellow: 40 cm and 86 cm; bead 1.2 x 0.7 cm
White small: 44 cm and 92 cm; bead 0.7 x 0.7 cm
White large: 41.5 cm and 87 cm; bead 1 cm x 1.1 cm
Blue rough: 43 cm and 92 cm; bead 0.8 x 0.8 cm
Origin: these trade bead necklaces come from the collection of Fofana Sankoung, an African art trader since the 1960s between West Africa and European art capitals, such as Amsterdam and Antwerp.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateSet of 5 old trade bead necklaces from Ghana.
Trade beads necklaces, also known as handtrade beads, are a traditional form of jewelry that find their origin in the long history of trade and craft in West Africa, particularly in Ghana. These necklaces are often strung with colorful beads made from glass powder (broken and crushed glass that is melted again).
Trade beads were originally produced in Europe, notably in countries such as Venice and the Netherlands. They were used as a medium of exchange for goods such as gold and ivory. In African societies, trade bead necklaces were not only used as adornment; they also carried symbolic and social meanings, such as marking status, wealth, or identity.
Ghanaian trade bead necklaces can have different designs and patterns, depending on the region, ethnic group, and the maker’s taste. Some necklaces are simple in design, while others feature more elaborate and intricate patterns.
Measurements given only in one dimension for length; the circumference length and the size of the bead (average):
Blue: 34 cm; 73 cm; bead 0.7 x 0.7
Yellow: 40 cm and 86 cm; bead 1.2 x 0.7 cm
White small: 44 cm and 92 cm; bead 0.7 x 0.7 cm
White large: 41.5 cm and 87 cm; bead 1 cm x 1.1 cm
Blue rough: 43 cm and 92 cm; bead 0.8 x 0.8 cm
Origin: these trade bead necklaces come from the collection of Fofana Sankoung, an African art trader since the 1960s between West Africa and European art capitals, such as Amsterdam and Antwerp.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Number of objects
5
Country of Origin
Ghana
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Raffia, rope, Glass
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Trade bead necklaces from Ghana (trade beads)
Height
92 cm
Width
0.7 cm
Depth
0.7 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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