Beaded Animals
The Art of Noah
Beading is one of the oldest human crafts, passed down through generations of ancestors who embellished objects long before the invention or global trade of glass.
‘The act of beading is an act of repetition that represents a meditative process, connecting the dots, representing symbolic motifs and spiritual meanings imbedded in beads found in nature such as pebbles and shells.’
The South African non-profit Monkeybiz has helped elevate this tradition into a contemporary art form by working with artisans from Cape Town’s townships. A curated selection of their vibrant, hand-beaded animals is featured in this Art Room.
Beaded Baboon
Beaded Elephant
Beaded Poodle
Beaded Giraffe
Beaded Baboon (zig-zag)
Beaded Bokkie - Collectible
Beaded Sausage Dog (purple)
Beaded Baboon (black-white)
Beaded Turtle - Collectible
Beaded Sausage Dog
Beaded Doll - Collectible