Zulu Beaded Necklace South Africa retailer Jk Brown Collection 140723

PRODUCT DETAILS

+ People - Zulu
+ Made In - South Africa
+ Traded In - South Africa
+ Overall Condition - Good. Some of these beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.
+ Bead Size - 3 mm diameter beads. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter)
+ Strand Length - 24 inches (including string/raffia)
+ Brand - Unbranded
+ Style - Beaded
+ Type - Necklace

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Provenance: From the JK Brown Collection:



Kathie and Jerry Brown have been collecting trade beads for more than 50 years. They had a business selling them for many years, called “Thunder and Lightning.” According to Jerry, “Kathie was the lightning, and I was the thunder!”



Their collecting began in 1967 when they met a Peace Corps volunteer who was selling his collection to finance a school for African children - and the Browns bought it all. Over the years, they've amassed thousands of strands of Venetian and other European trade beads, as well as made-in-Africa beds and jewelry. They sold at Mountain Man rendezvous and other events. Africa Direct is very proud to be the new owners of this extraordinary collection.


SKU: 140723 retailer