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New ! ! 2.5″ Brass Bells
$8.00New!! During the last Bead Hunt the Kokofrom metal smiths made Funky Frog some new bells including these. There are two sizes in this new shape - this one is the smaller Bell at 2.5" long. It makes a lovely jingle!! -
New ! ! 3″ Brass Bells
$10.00New!! During the last Bead Hunt the Kokofrom metal smiths made Funky Frog some new bells including these. There are two sizes in this new shape - this one is the larger Bell at 3" long. It makes a lovely jingle!! -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These bells were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These large brass bells are about 23 mm across. The bells make a lovely jingle. There are now four sizes of these bells, small, medium, large and Xtra large. These are the Xtra large sized. $6/bead
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Med. Brass Bells 18mm
$4.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These bells were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These brass bells are about 18mm. The bells make a lovely jingle. There are now4 sizes of these bells, small, medium, large and xtra large. These are the medium sized. $4/bead -
Small Brass Bells
$2.00These small brass bells are about 11mm. The bells don't make a noise when shaken on their own but paired up they make a lovely jingle. There are now 4 sizes in this bell... xtra large, large, medium and small ... these are the smallest size. $2/bead -
Leather Heart Pendant
$6.00Everything is used in Ghana ... even the byproducts of animals for food. The heart pendants are handmade from leather by-product. The hearts are 2 1/2 x 2 1/2". -
Tuareg Pendant
$20.00 – $35.00A Tuareg Pendant in various shapes, colours and designs. There are 6 different pendants to choose from. The beads are handmade so will have imperfections that add to their beauty. -
Oval Wedge Brass Pendant
$18.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Oval Wedge Pendant ..... a large thin oval folded over.. very simple and elegant. 1 3/4" long. Can be cleaned and polished for a brighter brass colour or left with the vintage finish. Hand made using the lost wax method in Kokofrom, Ghana. -
Brass Nuggets Beads
$4.00 – $6.00Large and small Brass Nugget beads ... these make gorgeous accent beads.. one of a kind find! For generations a spectacular range of brass beads and pendants have been produced across Africa including small anvil-shaped nugget charms known as "Igbo bugs" popular among the Fulani. The tradition of metalworking in Africa is very much alive. And these nugget "Igbo bugs" type beads were produced for Funky Frog by the Metal Smiths in Kumasi, Ghana." There are two sizes of nugget beads to choose from. -
Kokofrom Brass Disk 16mm
$7.00There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. These brass disk were made for Funky Frog. The brass disks are great spacers and give the project something a bit different. These disks are about 1x16mm. They are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on from old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. 10 disks / $7 -
Kokofrom Brass Disk 17mm
$10.00There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. These brass disk were made for Funky Frog. The brass disks are great spacers and give the project something a bit different. (in the photos is a necklace to show you one of the ways to use the disks) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. 10 disks / $10.oo -
Kokofrom Brass Disk 7mm
$5.00There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. These brass disk were made for Funky Frog. The brass disks are great spacers and give the project something a bit different. These disks are about 1x7-11mm. They are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on from old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. 10 disks / $5 -
There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. These brass disk were made for Funky Frog. The brass disks are great spacers and give the project something a bit different. These disks are about 1x16mm. They are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on from old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. 15 disks / $7
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There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. These brass disk were made for Funky Frog. The brass disks are great spacers and give the project something a bit different. These disks are about 1x11mm. They are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on from old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. 15 disks / $5
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There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. These brass disk were made for Funky Frog. The brass disks are great spacers and give the project something a bit different. These disks are about 1x7mm. They are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on from old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. 15 disks / $5
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Copper Heishi 3mm
$5.00There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This copper spacer was made for Funky Frog. The copper spacer is about 3 mm. The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on from old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. $5 /20 heishi -
Silver Heishi Beads 3mm
$5.00Funky Frog orders a lot from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These tiny silver heishi or spacer beads were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these Metal Smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... The silver spacer beads are 3mm. $5/20 heishi beads -
Heishi Beads 7mm
$5.00Funky Frog gets a lot of brass beads from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These medium sized brass heishi or spacer beads were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... The brass spacer beads are about 7mm. $5/15 beads -
Brass Heishi 9mm
$12.00Funky Frog gets a lot of brass beads from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These brass heishi were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These brass heishi are about 9 mm. $12/12 rings -
Heishi Beads 11mm
$12.00Funky Frog gets a lot of brass beads from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These larger brass heishi or spacer beads were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... The brass spacer beads are 11mm. $12/12 beads -
Twisted Ring 22mm
$2.00Twisted copper rings would be fun for a specific project .... 22 mm. These were found in the Tamale market by Funky Frog. -
Brass Rings 19 mm
$2.00During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These brass rings were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These brass rings are about 19 mm. $2/ring -
Ring Beads 18mm
$2.00Funky Frog gets a lot of brass beads from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These extra large brass heishi or spacer beads were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... The brass spacer beads are 18mm. $2 /bead -
Copper Heishi 3mm
$22.00Tiny handmade copper heishi ... perfect for every project! Strung on string 26" long ... the tiny bead is about 3mm. -
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‘Brass’ Heishi
$15.00A strand of Brass Heishi Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya. These heishi beads are 3 mm strung on string 24" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
‘Copper’ Heishi 3mm
$15.00A strand of Copper Heishi Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya. These heishi beads are 3 mm strung on raffia 26" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
‘Silver’ Heishi
$15.00A strand of Heishi Silver Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya.These heishi beads are 4 mm strung on raffia 24" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
Brass Donuts 10mm
$25.00A strand of approx. 56 brass donut beads on strips of fabric 9" long. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 12 mm. These brass beads make a complimentary spacer bead in you African Beads Project. $.40/brass donut -
Engraved Silver Ring
$10.00Ornate engraved silver metal ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 19.5mm to 23 mm in diameter on the inside. The rings are flat with the engravings cover 3/4 of the surface. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in design and size between the bracelets. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure with a ring measurer or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Twisted Copper Ring
$2.00Twisted Design Rustic Copper Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring is about 19mm on the inside. The ring itself is quite fine about 2mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Plain Silver Ring
$8.00Plain Silver Metal Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 20mm to 21.5 mm in diameter on the inside. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure specifically or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Engraved Silver Ring
$10.00Silver metal ring with a flat engraved top found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 18.5mm to 22.5 mm in diameter on the inside. This ring is quite thick. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in design and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure specifically or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Plain Brass Ring
$8.00Rustic Brass Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The rings vary from about 19-21mm on the inside. The ring itself is flat about 4x1mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we could measure or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Line Design Brass Ring
$8.00Rustic Brass Ring with a engraved line design found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The rings vary from about 19-23mm on the inside. The ring itself is flat about 4x1mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring size or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Copper Ring
$10.00Heavy Rustic Copper Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 20mm to 23 mm in diameter on the inside. The ring itself if very thick about 6mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Thick Brass Ring
$10.00Rustic heavy Brass Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring is about 19-22mm on the inside. The ring itself is quite thick about 5mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring size or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Med. Thick Brass Ring
$10.00Rustic medium heavy Brass Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The rings vary from about 19-24mm on the inside which is around a size 12 1/2 ring. The ring itself is quite thick. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring we measure with a ring sizer or we will send you one like in the photo. Please note since they are handmade they will vary in size, shape and colour. -
Dog Pendant
$2.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Dog Pendant from the Kokofrom Co-operative where they use the methods of their ancestors. The Pendant is about 30 mm -
Hare Pendant
$4.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Hare Pendant from the Kokofrom Co-operative where they use the methods of their ancestors. The Pendant is about 27 mm -
Wild Boar Pendant
$4.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Wild Boar Pendant from the Kokofrom Co-operative where they use the methods of their ancestors. The Pendant is about 27 mm -
Chameleon Pendant
$4.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Chameleon Pendant from the Kokofrom Co-operative where they use the methods of their ancestors. The Pendant is about 38 mm -
Flipflops Pendant
$14.00 – $25.00Two sizes of Flipflop Pendants ... the large one is 60 mm and the small one is 27 mm. In Kokofrom there are master Metal Smiths making brass beads and pendants The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
Crocodile Pendant
$4.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Crocodile Pendants are part of that batch. There are 4 different crocs to choose from. "Denkyem means “crocodile.” It is a symbol of adaptability, cleverness, from the proverb, “Ɔdɛnkyɛm da nsuo mu nanso ɔhome mframa,” to wit, “The crocodile lives in water yet it breathes air." -
Pisces Pendant
$1.50 – $4.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Fish Pendants for those Pisces out there are part of that batch. There are 5 different fish to choose from. -
Turtle Pendant
$4.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Turtle Pendants are part of that batch. There are 3 different turtles to choose from. In many cultures, the turtle is a symbol of the earth that supports everything on its back, but also wisdom, female fertility or the life-giving power of water. -
Turtle Pendant
$2.00Two sizes of Turtle Pendants ... the larger of the two is 33 mm and the smaller is 27 mm. In Kokofrom there are master Metal Smiths making brass beads and pendants The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
Frog Pendant
$2.00 – $4.00Two sizes of Frog Pendants ... the larger of the two is 33 mm and the smaller is 28 mm. In Kokofrom there are master Metal Smiths making brass beads and pendants The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
Turtle Pendant
$15.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Turtle Pendants are part of that batch. There are 5 different turtles to choose from. In many cultures, the turtle is a symbol of the earth that supports everything on its back, but also wisdom, female fertility or the life-giving power of water. -
Catfish Pendant
$15.00 – $18.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Catfish Pendants are part of that batch. There are 4 different catfish to choose from. The African symbolism associated with the catfish is that of new beginnings and fertility. This creature is believed to represent the cycle of life and death and that everything is connected. The Africans also believe that the catfish can help us let go of our material possessions and live in balance with nature. The catfish is also a symbol of strength, determination, and perseverance. -
Critter Pendant
$8.00 – $15.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Critter Pendants are part of that batch. There are 4 different critters to choose from, a bat, a frog, a grasshopper and a croc. -
Deco Mask Pendant
$12.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Brass Mask Pendant with a bit of a tribal art decco vibe ... about 3" . -
Small Brass Mask Pendant
$3.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Small Brass Mask Pendant! 5 different ones to choose from ... handmade so vary in size, colour and shape... Each one has lots of character! -
Small Brass Mask Pendant
$4.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Tiny Brass Mask Pendant! One long and thin ... the other small and round with lots of variations of the expression!! The long thin Mask Pendant is 45 mm. The tiny round pendant varies in size, shape and colour ... on average the pendant is 25 mm. You will receive one of the pendants in the image. -
Large Pendant
$18.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Large Pendant that evokes the feeling of waves! 68 x 85 mm. Hand made using the lost wax method in Kokofrom, Ghana. -
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Tribal Mask Pendant
$18.00Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Large Tribal Mask from the Kokofrom Co-operative where they use the methods of their ancestors. This mask Pendant is 3" and has a lively personality! -
Circle Pendant 56 mm
$12.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Circles with designs Pendants are part of that batch. There are 3 different designs. -
Circle Pendant
$8.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Circles with designs Pendants are part of that batch. There are 2 different designs. -
Delicate Brass Pendant
$12.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... These delicate pendants with two holes are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. The pendants are on average about 4" wide. -
Circle Pendant
$10.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Circles with a Fish and Lizard Pendants are part of that batch. There are 2 different designs. -
2 Half Circles Brass Pendant
$12.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Shapes with 2 half Circle Pendants are part of that batch. There are 2 different designs, one with holes for dangles and the other without. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Shapes with various Designs small Pendants are part of that batch. There are 4 different designs.
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Design Shapes Pendant
$10.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Shapes with various Designs Pendants are part of that batch. There are 6 different designs. -
Small Dangles Pendant
$8.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These small Dangles Pendants are part of that batch. You can add your own dangles!! There are 2 different designs. -
Dangles Pendant
$10.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Dangles Pendants are part of that batch. You can add your own dangles!! There are 7 different designs. -
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Decorative Tube Pendant
$16.00Original price was: $16.00.$12.00Current price is: $12.00.During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautifully decorative tube beads were designed and made especially for Funky Frog . Each Tube is handcrafted so varies in length but is about 4" more or less. Really quite unique! 2 designs to choose from. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
Decorative Tube Pendant
$3.00 – $5.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautifully decorative tube beads were designed and made especially for Funky Frog . These tubes are various sizes.... Really quite unique! The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
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Filligree Decorative Tube Pendant
$16.00Original price was: $16.00.$12.00Current price is: $12.00.During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautifully decorative tube beads were designed and made especially for Funky Frog . The Tube is handcrafted so varies in length but is about 4" more or less. Really quite unique! There are 3 filligree designs. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
Looking Back Pendant
$4.00 – $18.00The Adinkra symbol Sankofa is a mythical bird with its feet firmly planted forward with its head turned backwards. Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana. The literal translation of the word and the symbol is “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” The Akan believe the past serves as a guide for planning the future. To the Akan, it is this wisdom in learning from the past which ensures a strong future. These are a variety of the Sankofa as pendants found in the Bead Markets of Ghana, W.Africa during Funky Frog's many Bead Hunts over the years. -
Elephant Pendant
$12.00Beautiful Lost Wax Brass Elephant Pendants.... handmade for Funky Frog by the Kokofrom guys in Kumasi. When you think of Africa you think of Elephants! "Elephants are highly intelligent animals with complex emotions, feelings, compassion and self-awareness (elephants are one of very few species to recognize themselves in a mirror!). The gestation period of an elephant is 22 months. That's almost 2 years, the longest pregnancy of any mammal! And they are the largest land animal on earth!" (Thanks, Google) These elephants have a quirky naive quality to them ... -
Filligree Bird Pendant
$12.00Due to popular demand we had these Filligree Birds handmade by the Kokofrom Gang in Kumasi so we could have them back in stock. The birds are quite quirky and have a naive quality. They are 2 1/2" long... Need an idea how to use them? Check out Funky Frog's Bird necklace in the second photo! Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
Medium Metal Bracelet
$10.00A medium rustic metal ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The Trader said it is a bracelet worn high up on the arm. The ring is about 3" in diameter and is handmade so there is a variation in design and size between the bracelets. Please contact us if you would like a specific bracelet or we will send you one like in the photo.
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The Adinkra symbol Sankofa is a mythical bird with its feet firmly planted forward with its head turned backwards. Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana. The literal translation of the word and the symbol is “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” The Akan believe the past serves as a guide for planning the future. To the Akan, it is this wisdom in learning from the past which ensures a strong future. These are a variety of the Sankofa as pendants found in the Bead Markets of Ghana, W.Africa during Funky Frog's many Bead Hunts over the years.