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These rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through...
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone beads made in Nigeria from Authentic Camel Bone. Each bead has been individually carved with craftsm...
View full detailsThese rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through...
View full detailsThis is a beautiful strand of interlocking REAL SNAKE VERTEBRAE BEADS imported from Africa. These African beads are known as Snake beads. They date...
View full detailsTake a closer look at this striking strand of real snake vertebrae beads imported from Africa. The distinctive natural texture and interlocking pat...
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone disk beads made in Nigeria from Authentic Camel Bone. Each bead has been individually shaped and pol...
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone disk beads made in Nigeria from Authentic Camel Bone dyed by the natural color of the Henna plant. E...
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone disk beads made in Nigeria from Authentic Camel Bone dyed with the natural color of the Henna plant....
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone disk beads made in Nigeria from Authentic Camel Bone dyed by the natural color of the Henna plant. E...
View full detailsThese impressive Malian Camel Bone Beads are truly gorgeous. Camel Bone Beads in this unique orange shade are a rare find and will add a rustic nat...
View full detailsThese rustic bone beads are made from authentic recycled camel bone, and hand-dyed to the deep brown color that they are. Each bead measures 12-13 ...
View full detailsThis is a beautiful strand of interlocking REAL SNAKE VERTEBRAE BEADS imported from Africa. These African beads are known as Snake beads. They date...
View full detailsThese rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through...
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone saucer-shaped beads made in Nigeria from authentic camel bone. Each bead has been individually shape...
View full detailsThe rich cream tone of these handmade bone beads is unique in character. These individually shaped beads are said to be made from Camel Bone in Nig...
View full detailsThese rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through ...
View full detailsThese rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through...
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone beads made in Nigeria from Authentic Camel Bone dyed with the natural color of the Henna plant. Each...
View full detailsThese rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through...
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone disk beads made in Nigeria from Authentic Camel Bone dyed with the natural color of the Henna plant....
View full detailsThese rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through ...
View full detailsTake a look at this exceptional strand of bone disk beads made in Nigeria from Authentic Camel Bone. Each bead has been individually shaped and pol...
View full detailsAdmire this strand of authentic white camel bone beads from Nigeria. Each bead has been individually polished by hand and measures approximately 8-...
View full detailsThese black bone heishi beads are designed in the spirit of traditional Nigerian coconut heishi. While these beads seem nearly identical to their w...
View full detailsWith such a precise artisan quality and a abundant history; our strands of Nigerian beads are the breath of fresh air your jewelry designs have been looking for. Here are The Bead Chest we have a diverse selection of Nigerian beads! From our brass Nigerian beads and pendants to our hand carved Nigerian bone beads and from our glass to our wooden Nigerian beads your options are many! And with tones ranging from red to blue, black to white and with many multicolor bead strand options we know you’ll find the perfect Nigerian beads for your next jewelry collection.
The artisan culture and history of Nigerian jewelry making and artistry dates all the way back to 500 BC. From about 500 BC to AD 200 the Nok civilisation of Northern Nigeria flourished. From giant terracotta sculptures and statues to elaborate copper masks and brass jewelry, Nigerian artistry has been developing and influencing global culture since the dawn of time. In the middle ages Nigeria spanned all the way from western Nigeria to modern-day Togo. During that time the Benin Empire of southwestern Nigeria prospered from the 15th - 19th century. During that time Nigeria traded its artisan jewelry designs and supplies along trade routes reaching places like Portugal and the Middle East. The most famous ancient artifacts from Nigeria are the two royal Benin ivory masks. The ivory masks are seen by hundreds of thousands each year at the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum of London. In modern day Nigeria the spirit of artistry and jewelry making is still alive and many of Nigeria’s current jewelry makers pull inspiration from the many styles of the ancient Benin Empire.
Modern day Nigerian jewelry making is well known for its use and implementation of many different types of materials in all shapes and sizes. Coconut shells and vintage glass are creatively used to make unique strands of beads. Everything from camel bone beads to white metal beads are used as accent pieces in intricate necklaces and bracelets. Nigerian jewelry makers are particularly skilled at making beautiful brass bead strands and highly detailed brass pendants.
It's a no brainer when it comes to working with the complex and spectacular styles of Nigerian beads. So please take your time browsing our selection of Nigerian beads and pendants! We know you’ll find the right beads for you and your creative designs.