4 Face Beads 1970s India MATTER COLLECTION

4 striking hand-crafted Indian face beads dating to the 1970s. Each bead features a stylized human face, individually formed and decorated. The faces are expressive and slightly varied, reflecting their handmade nature. The beads are rounded and consistent with mid-20th-century production.

These beads are often associated with traditional Indian or African trade bead styles popular in the 1960s–70s, valued for their bold color, folk-art character, and collectible appeal. The surface shows light wear and minor irregularities, adding to their authentic vintage charm.

Provenance: Matter Collection

From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much. 

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