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Simple set of Tuareg silver and glass earrings with a nice engraved decoration. Very modern design and easy wearable. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert.

Simple set of Tuareg silver and glass earrings with a nice engraved decoration. Very modern design and easy wearable. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert.

A great set of Tuareg silver earrings with a nice engraved decoration. Very modern design and easy wearable. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert.

A great set of Tuareg silver earrings with a nice engraved decoration. Very modern design and easy wearable. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert.

A set of nice Tuareg long earrings made of silver and ebony from Niger. Gorgeous!.

A set of nice Tuareg long earrings made of silver and ebony from Niger. Gorgeous!.

A Moroccan artisan ceiling lamp made of wowen fiber. As nice as simple.

A Moroccan artisan ceiling lamp made of wowen fiber. As nice as simple.

A Moroccan artisan ceiling lamp made of wowen fiber. As nice as simple.

A superb strand of Dutch glass trade beads popularly called "moon beads" due to the beautiful opalescent reflection they produce to the light. They were among the trade beads produced in the Netherlands in the 18th century and were widely popular among the Dogons in Mali and also in Ethiopia.

The Dutch beadmaking industry seems to have a short but intense history. Since the SXVI, large quantities of glass beads were produced in the city of Amsterdam thanks to the incorporation of Venetian beadmakers who brought in the necessary techniques and tools to supply Dutch merchants in the incipient trade with the colonies in Africa, Asia and the New World.

We use the term trade beads to refer to the European made glass beads that were used by the European merchants and explorers in the trade in Africa as from the 15th century and continued during their colonial expansion.

A superb strand of Dutch glass trade beads popularly called "moon beads" due to the beautiful opalescent reflection they produce to the light. They were among the trade beads produced in the Netherlands in the 18th century and were widely popular among the Dogons in Mali and also in Ethiopia.

The Dutch beadmaking industry seems to have a short but intense history. Since the SXVI, large quantities of glass beads were produced in the city of Amsterdam thanks to the incorporation of Venetian beadmakers who brought in the necessary techniques and tools to supply Dutch merchants in the incipient trade with the colonies in Africa, Asia and the New World.

We use the term trade beads to refer to the European made glass beads that were used by the European merchants and explorers in the trade in Africa as from the 15th century and continued during their colonial expansion.

A superb strand of Dutch glass trade beads popularly called "moon beads" due to the beautiful opalescent reflection they produce to the light. They were among the trade beads produced in the Netherlands in the 18th century and were widely popular among the Dogons in Mali and also in Ethiopia.

The Dutch beadmaking industry seems to have a short but intense history. Since the SXVI, large quantities of glass beads were produced in the city of Amsterdam thanks to the incorporation of Venetian beadmakers who brought in the necessary techniques and tools to supply Dutch merchants in the incipient trade with the colonies in Africa, Asia and the New World.

We use the term trade beads to refer to the European made glass beads that were used by the European merchants and explorers in the trade in Africa as from the 15th century and continued during their colonial expansion.

A superb strand of Dutch glass trade beads popularly called "moon beads" due to the beautiful opalescent reflection they produce to the light. They were among the trade beads produced in the Netherlands in the 18th century and were widely popular among the Dogons in Mali and also in Ethiopia.

The Dutch beadmaking industry seems to have a short but intense history. Since the SXVI, large quantities of glass beads were produced in the city of Amsterdam thanks to the incorporation of Venetian beadmakers who brought in the necessary techniques and tools to supply Dutch merchants in the incipient trade with the colonies in Africa, Asia and the New World.

We use the term trade beads to refer to the European made glass beads that were used by the European merchants and explorers in the trade in Africa as from the 15th century and continued during their colonial expansion.

A superb strand of Dutch glass trade beads popularly called "moon beads" due to the beautiful opalescent reflection they produce to the light. They were among the trade beads produced in the Netherlands in the 18th century and were widely popular among the Dogons in Mali and also in Ethiopia.

The Dutch beadmaking industry seems to have a short but intense history. Since the SXVI, large quantities of glass beads were produced in the city of Amsterdam thanks to the incorporation of Venetian beadmakers who brought in the necessary techniques and tools to supply Dutch merchants in the incipient trade with the colonies in Africa, Asia and the New World.

We use the term trade beads to refer to the European made glass beads that were used by the European merchants and explorers in the trade in Africa as from the 15th century and continued during their colonial expansion.

A superb strand of Dutch glass trade beads popularly called "moon beads" due to the beautiful opalescent reflection they produce to the light. They were among the trade beads produced in the Netherlands in the 18th century and were widely popular among the Dogons in Mali and also in Ethiopia.

The Dutch beadmaking industry seems to have a short but intense history. Since the SXVI, large quantities of glass beads were produced in the city of Amsterdam thanks to the incorporation of Venetian beadmakers who brought in the necessary techniques and tools to supply Dutch merchants in the incipient trade with the colonies in Africa, Asia and the New World.

We use the term trade beads to refer to the European made glass beads that were used by the European merchants and explorers in the trade in Africa as from the 15th century and continued during their colonial expansion.

A lovely Moroccan artisan semicircular wall lamp made in copper featuring a great openwork. If we do not have enough in stock it can be ordered. Stop thinking ... you have got to have it and you know it!.

A beautiful old silver and carnelian agate ring from Afghanistan. Nice patina.

An Afghan old ring with a silver setting and a big central turquoise cabuchon.

An old Afghan silver ring featuring a lovely carnelian central cabochon and an attractive granulated decoration. Fantastic patina. 

A beautiful silver ring from Mauritania. It is decorated with black enamel, wonderful silver granulation and a slice of an old six-layer Murano glass -chevron- bead. This kind of ring is quite characteristic of the area of Goulimine in Sout6hern Morocco and Mauritania. In fact, sometimes this sort of arrangement and the way the slice of bead is used is referred to as -gem- or -pearl- from Goulimine. These beads were very much valued in Africa since the XVIth century and were used as trade beads. Mid-XXth century or earlier.

An old Tuareg silver and agate ring. This type of ring is worn by those who have been to Mecca on pilgrimage (hadji). Stones such as agate are believed among the Tuareg to afford protection to its owner. Lovely patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert.

An old Afghan silver ring with three cabochons of agate and cute lateral tiny ball dangles. 

An old Afghan silver ring featuring a lovely carnelian central cabochon and an attractive granulated decoration. Fantastic patina. 

An old Afghan silver ring with three cabochons of agate and cute lateral tiny ball dangles. 

An Afghan old ring with a silver setting and a big central turquoise cabuchon.

A pleasant silver and enamel Berber ring from Morocco. A simple as wearable. As lovely as it looks.

An old Afghan silver ring featuring a lovely carnelian central cabochon and an attractive granulated decoration. Fantastic patina. 

An old Afghan silver ring featuring a lovely carnelian central cabochon and an attractive granulated decoration. Fantastic patina. 

A Tuareg silver ring decorated with engravings. Both the shape and the decoration are typically Tuareg. Actually the decoration is a sample of the Tuareg iconography and beliefs and it is meant to afford protection to its wearer. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert. Second half of the XXth century.

A nicely worn old Berber silver ring from Morocco.

A beautiful silver ring from Mauritania. It is decorated with black enamel, wonderful silver granulation and a slice of an old six-layer Murano glass -chevron- bead. This kind of ring is quite characteristic of the area of Goulimine in Sout6hern Morocco and Mauritania. In fact, sometimes this sort of arrangement and the way the slice of bead is used is referred to as -gem- or -pearl- from Goulimine. These beads were very much valued in Africa since the XVIth century and were used as trade beads. Mid-XXth century or earlier.

Nice and simple old silver ring from the Fulani. It has got a nice patina and some of its engraved decoration still remains. The Fulani people, also known as Fula, Peul or Fulbe, among other, are an ethnic group that inhabits many countries, mainly in Western Africa, Mauritania and Mali. They are probably the largest nomadic group in the world.  Mid-XXth century.

A Tuareg silver ring decorated with engravings. Both the shape and the decoration are typically Tuareg. Actually the decoration is a sample of the Tuareg iconography and beliefs and it is meant to protect the wearer from evil eye and to ward evil off . The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara. Second half of the XXth century.

A nice Tuareg old silver ring. Its design is distinctively Tuareg and it is believed that they got the inspiration from the playing cards used by the first European that arrived to the areas they inhabit. Nice patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber ("amazigh") group that lives in the Sahara Desert. Second half of the XXth century.

For centuries beads were used in Africa not only as pieces of adornment or status but, in many cases, as currency to trade a vast array of commodities (gold, ivory, exotic wood, etc.). Europe supplied the continent for hundreds of years with beads made in Murano, Bohemia, Germany, etc that mixed with those produced locally and others coming from lands farther beyond. All these beads, their awesome variety of designs, shapes, qualities, techniques, colors, material and origins have created a fascinating world that still subsists today and where we are not only captivated by what meets our eyes but also by the long and amazing  history behind. 

This is a beautiful strand of mixed old African trade Nila glass beads.  Nila glass beads are translucent beads, usually in greenish or blueish colors, quite often found buried in the sands of the desert where they may have remained for hundreds of years.(3-5 mm)

For centuries beads were used in Africa not only as pieces of adornment or status but, in many cases, as currency to trade a vast array of commodities (gold, ivory, exotic wood, etc.). Europe supplied the continent for hundreds of years with beads made in Murano, Bohemia, Germany, etc that mixed with those produced locally and others coming from lands farther beyond. All these beads, their awesome variety of designs, shapes, qualities, techniques, colors, material and origins have created a fascinating world that still subsists today and where we are not only captivated by what meets our eyes but also by the long and amazing  history behind. 

This is a beautiful strand of mixed old African trade Nila glass beads.  Nila glass beads are translucent beads, usually in greenish or blueish colors, quite often found buried in the sands of the desert where they may have remained for hundreds of years.(3-5 mm)