Lot # 105 - Vintage Maasai Style Beaded Necklaces & Tribal Beadwork

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 27-Aug-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 03-Sep-2025 8:44:00 PM
Current bid:

$34.00

Highest bidder:

JMH

Auction has ended

Description :

A collection of Maasai style beadwork and tribal adornments, showcasing vibrant colors, traditional patterns, and hand craftsmanship. This lot includes:

  • Necklaces (2): Large collar-style Maasai beaded necklaces, one accented with cowrie shells and one with a central metal pendant.

  • Bracelets/Armbands (2): One Maasai beaded armband with geometric patterns, and one lace-like beadwork band with inset pink glass beads.

  • Loose Beads: Small bag of vintage seed beads in mixed red, white, and blue.

  • Origin: Maasai Tribe, Kenya/Tanzania

  • Era: Mid to late 20th century

  • Material: Glass seed beads, cowrie shells, thread, textile, metal accent

  • Measurements: Neck collars approx. 10–12" diameter; bands approx. 8–10" L

  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age; vibrant beadwork remains intact.


Auction History

Highest bidder is JMH

Date Bid User
03-Sep-2025 7:08:02 PM $34.00 JMH
03-Sep-2025 7:08:02 PM $33.00 ScottyRockz
03-Sep-2025 7:07:46 PM $17.00 JMH
03-Sep-2025 7:07:46 PM $16.00 ScottyRockz
03-Sep-2025 4:27:27 PM $11.00 JMH
02-Sep-2025 7:23:50 PM $7.00 nuclearose
27-Aug-2025 10:53:53 AM $5.00 Oliver Beans

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