Chevron beaded necklace, Bamileke, Cameroon

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Chevron beaded necklace, Bamileke, Cameroon

Name: Chevron beaded necklace, Bamileke, Cameroon
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: W6RQN8RHHI
Price: 330 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Le Centre Ville Antiquités

330 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 33000, Bordeaux, France

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Le Centre Ville Antiquités

33000 Bordeaux

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The Venetian Rosetta bead, originating from Lower Egypt, is a "chevron bead," used for barter, exchange, and trade. Also known as Issafall or Thiathiathio, it was coveted throughout Europe in 15th-century Venice by the Murano glassmakers. Three colors were used: older varieties with a green center, more recent ones with white centers, or red beads with blue and white chevrons. In Cameroon, it served as currency and a symbol of wealth, adopted by the Bamileke chiefs.

These rare beads can be found in the Museum of Alexandria in Egypt, in museums in Portugal, the Archaeological Museum of Florence in Italy, and the British Museum in London.

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Tribal Art (Necklaces, Pendants, Lockets of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Necklaces, Pendants, Lockets 20th century)
Country of origin	Cameroon