JEWELRY

Authentic African Jewelry & Beadwork

Hemingway African Gallery's jewelry collection features handmade African beadwork and traditional ornaments — including vibrant Zulu, Xhosa, and Ndebele beaded necklaces from South Africa and beaded pieces from the Maasai of Kenya. Each is handcrafted using authentic glass beads in the patterns and colors of its region, ranging from contemporary artisan pieces to rare antique beadwork. Family-owned since 1975 and based in Tribeca, we source every piece directly and ethically, offering wearable art that carries real cultural heritage.

What You'll Find in Jewelry

• Zulu beaded necklaces — bold, colorful glass-bead necklaces handmade in South Africa
• Xhosa beaded necklaces — traditional South African beadwork in distinctive regional patterns
• Maasai beadwork — striking beaded necklaces from the Maasai of Kenya
• Antique beadwork — rare collectible pieces, including antique Xhosa and Ndebele necklaces

Why Shop Our Beadwork

• Authentic & handmade — genuine African beadwork crafted with traditional glass beads
• Ethically sourced — purchased directly from the artisans and communities who make it
• Contemporary & antique — everyday wearable pieces alongside rare collectible beadwork
• 50 years of expertise — collected in the field by a gallery that knows its origin

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