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New!! 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!! 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!! -
New!! During the last Bead Hunt the Kokofrom metal smiths made Funky Frog some new bells including these. There are now 4 sizes of this shape, xtra large, large, medium and small. This new one is in between the medium and xtra large size at about 20 mm. It makes a lovely ring!! -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
There are 4 strands of Kakamba Prosser for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. -
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 24" long. There are 4 strands for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. -
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 24" long. There are 5 strands for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. -
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 24" long. There are 4 strands for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. -
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A strand of Turquoise disk beads traded in Ghana, W. Africa. Found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader. Each strand is about 32" and the beads are about 1x6 mm strung on string. The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. After some research it seems these beads are probably Howlite a stone or gem in and of itself but also well known for its ability to be dyed and look like other stones/gems. Howlite is a stone of patience and perspective, for those who feel they need to slow it down, absorb, and clear the constant stream of chatter from the mind, it's a crystal that marries you to a more mindful way of life. So not 'real' turquoise' but still a treasure! -
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40 Turquoise faceted beads traded in Ghana, W. Africa. Found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader. Each bead is about 8x17 mm. The beads are strung on string about 34" long. After some research it seems these beads are probably Howlite a stone or gem in and of itself but also well known for its ability to be dyed and look like other stones/gems. Howlite is a stone of patience and perspective, for those who feel they need to slow it down, absorb, and clear the constant stream of chatter from the mind, it's a crystal that marries you to a more mindful way of life. So not 'real' turquoise' but still a treasure! -
Colourful Vintage Glass Snake Beads … interlocking Czech glass beads are called Snake trade beads mainly because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. The beads date back from the early 1900s. These beads were traded and imported directly from a Trader in Ghana, W.Africa #1 2 strands of Vintage Snake Beads in various colours and sizes. You would receive 2 strands shown while quantities last. #2 A strand of colourful Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24″ long. Beads are around 5 mm with a few tiny 3 mm beads. #3 A strand of colourful Vintage Snake Beads with some Czech Button Beads strung on raffia 24″ long. Beads are around 8mm. -
A strand of African Agate Beads strung on fishing wire about 26" long. The beads are a variation of rich verdant green. There are 4 varying strands and they are numbered in the second image. You will receive the strand shown in the photos. -
Colourful Vintage Glass Snake Beads ... interlocking Czech glass beads are called Snake trade beads mainly because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. The beads date back from the early 1900s. These beads were traded and imported directly from a Trader in Ghana, W.Africa #1 4 strands of Vintage Snake Beads in various colours and sizes. You would receive all 4 strands shown while quantities last. #2 A strand of Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24" long. Beads are around 7-8mm. #3 A strand of Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 26" long. Beads are around 8 mm. #4 A strand of Vintage Snake Beads strung on string 24" long. Beads are around 8 mm. #5 A strand of Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24" long. Beads are around 5 mm. -
A strand of various Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on raffia about 32" long. There are large yellow Snake Beads about 7 x 7 mm. Slightly smaller thinner Red Snake Beads that are about 4x7 mm. Red snake Beads that start out small 4 mm and graduate up to a large Snake bead that is 10 x 10 mm. These are quite unusual. And lastly there are tiny flower shaped disk beads in brown. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive the strand in the photo $45 / strand -
Mainly navy and yellow Vintage Glass Snake Beads … interlocking Czech glass beads are called Snake trade beads mainly because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. The beads date back from the early 1900s. These beads were traded and imported directly from a Trader in Ghana, W.Africa #1 2 strands of Vintage Snake Beads in various colours and sizes. You would receive 2 strands shown while quantities last. #2 A strand of mainly navy and yellow Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24″ long. Beads are around 8mm. #3 A strand of mainly navy and yellow Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24″ long. Beads are around 8 mm. -
A strand of mixed Browns Vintage Glass Spacer Beads strung on cord about 6" long. The beads are about 1 x 7 mm. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. $10/strand -
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4 strands of Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord. Brown Snake Beads are 7mm on cord about 7" long. The Yellow Snake Beads are 7 mm on cord about 5.5" long. Red Snake Beads are 7 mm on cord about 7" long. The translucent green Snake Beads are 6 mm on cord about 6" long. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive the 4 strands in the photo. $35/ 4 strands -
A strand of pink and black Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord about 5.5" long. The beads are about 7 mm. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive a strand in the photo. $8/strand -
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A strand of colourful Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord about 6" long. The beads are about 7 mm. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive the longer strand in the photo while available . The second strand is of Colourful Snake Beads that are slightly larger on cord 4" long. Please contact us if you would like the shorter strand. $8/ 6" strand $5/ 4" strand -
A strand of mainly soft yellow and blue Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord about 24" long. The beads are about 7 mm. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive the strand in the photo $35 / strand -
11 round disk shaped old Soft Granite Stone Beads from Mali handcrafted in the ancient methods. These unusual beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. They range from 15 to 28 mm. You will receive a grouping of 11 beads similar to the groupings the second image. These beads are a soft Cement Grey with a rough earthy feel and look. -
A strand of 50 gorgeous warm orange Carnelian Agate Beads found in the Koforidua Market in Ghana. The beads are well matched with the average size being 22x11 mm. The beads are strung on plastic string 42" long. The colour varies from a dark burnt orange to a light orange ... very Autumn. You will receive a strand similar to the photo. Carnelian has a lovely story ... read the blog to find out what i pieced together researching this intriguing stone .. to read more check out the blog 'Wow! Carnelian is...'
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