Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

This outstanding necklace with 21 large beads made of an early amber imitation, sold for centuries in Africa as amber, but is most likely an amber imitation of phenolic resin. Such beads have been produce for the African trade since early 20th century in Germany. All beads are in perfect condition with a nice patina.

21 large beads made of an early amber imitation, sold for centuries in Africa as amber, but is most likely an amber imitation of phenolic resin. Such beads have been produce for the African trade since early 20th century in Germany. All beads are in perfect condition with a nice patina.

A string of 37 more or less identical spherical copal beads measuring approximatively 28

X 20 mm. They were collected in 1970th in West Africa

Ten large copal beads with different colours, collected in West Africa in the 1970th.

Ten beads collected in the 1970th, these are old trade beads.