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Silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads that are approx. 10 mm x 15 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The bead you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. We also have strands of these beads in various sizes. -
Small brass Sun Disk Bead about 25 mm x 17 mm . These beads have a greenish patina. Originally found in West African countries such as Ghana, boule beads are made from brass and strung to produce beautiful jewelry. These beads were originally used to make ornaments such as necklaces and bracelets that would serve as symbols of power, wealth and status in society. $1.50/ bead -
A gorgeous Coin Brass Tubular Beads. The beads are approximately 40 mm by 6 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The bead you will receive will be similar to the ones you see in the photo but might have some variations. A bead with some black etchings... $1.50 each -
6 gorgeous Coin Silver Tubular Beads. The beads are approximately 30-37 mm by 6 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The beads you will receive will be similar to the ones you see in the photo but might have some variations. A bead with a bit of black etching ... $1.50 each -
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 Fish Pendants for those Pisces out there are part of that batch. There are 5 different fish to choose from. -
Brass filligree bead. Each bead is approx. 19 x 10 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. $2/bead -
Round Brass filligree bead approx. 19x7 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries so there will be variations amongst the beads. $2/bead -
Fancy decorative brass bead which is approx. 21 x 11 mm. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. $2/bead -
Tubular brass bead with small raised dots approx. 30 x 11 mm . These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour and will vary. $2/bead -
Fancy brass bicone beads with a raised braided division in the middle strung on cord 9" long. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 22 x 14 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary. $2/bead -
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Gorgeous fancy silver coin metal tubular beads from Ethiopia. The beads are approximately 22 mm by 11 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The beads you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found in a wonderful bead shop in Accra called Sun Trade Beads. -
Small brass bicone bead. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 17 x10 mm. $2/bead -
Fancy Brass Football shaped beads with a string design around the centre approx. 14 x 22 mm. These beads are handcrafted using recycled brass and have an antique brass finish. $2/bead -
Large brass filigree bead approx. 18 mm round. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. There will be variations from bead to bead. $2/bead -
Large brass filligree beads approx. 18 mm round. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. There will be variations from bead to bead. $2/bead -
Large brass filigree bead approx. 18 mm round. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. There will be variations from bead to bead. $2/bead -
These 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 -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These 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 ... These brass beads are about 20 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick. These beads have a 'little brother' which you can check out here ... $2/ bead -
Funky 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 -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These designed brass tubes 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 tube beads are 20mm x 5mm. $2/bead -
During 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 -
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During a Bead Hunt the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi designed and made these adorable key charms 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 large Key Charm is 29 mm long. The small Key Charm is 19 mm long. -
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During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These Pear Charms were made especially for Funky Frog . The Pear is 24 mm including loop. It is said that "while the symbolism associated with pears and pear trees varies slightly from culture to culture, in some form, it invariably stands for life and longevity." 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 ... -
Twisted 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.
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