Vintage Authentic British West African Coin with a center hole. Used throughout West Africa from British Cameroons to the British Gold Coast. Well worn and patinated coins dating from the 30's and up. Used as currency in the colonial period. Left with the old patina. Fabulous for pendants and/or charms in jewelry making, collage, textile and artful embellishment.
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Large 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. -
A strand of 24 fused Red, White + Yellow Recycled Glass Beads in the shape of a large tulip. These translucent beads are about 25x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape and even colour. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of 24 fused translucent orangewith yellow + green swirled in Recycled Glass Beads in the shape of a tear drop. These translucent beads are about 12x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape and even colour. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
A strand of 24 fused translucent yellowwith opaque yellow + green swirled in Recycled Glass Beads in the shape of a tear drop. These translucent beads are about 12x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape and even colour. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
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 -
A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Blue Recycled Glass Beads fused with Amber on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent blue with amber swirled in that has an earthy organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Clear Recycled Glass Beads fused with colourful specks on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent clear with colourful specks in that has an fun organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Clear Recycled Glass Beads fused with green on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent clear with green swirled in that has an earthy organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
Fused Recycled Glass Lifesaver Beads .. these beads are about 5x14 mm and are a translucent turquoise and white swirled together with red and green flecks. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. -
Fused Recycled Glass Lifesaver Beads .. these beads are about 5x14 mm and are a translucent blue and white swirled together. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. -
Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 9 mm and are a mix of colours swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. -
Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 12 mm and are a mix royal blue and white swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. -
Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 10 mm and are a mix purple and white swirled in with flecks of red and blue. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. -
Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 12 mm and are a mix turquoise blue and white swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. -
6 Size Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 19 mm and are a mix turquoise blue, black and white swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. These beads make great focal beads. $5/ 6 beads -
6 Size Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 19 mm and are a mix of blues and white swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. These beads make great focal beads. $5/ 6 beads -
6 Size Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 19 mm and are a mix of colour swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. These beads make great focal beads. $5/ 6 beads -
6 Size Fused Recycled Glass Beads .. these beads are about 18 mm and are light blue with white and royal blue swirled in. These beads are handmade so will vary in size shape and colour. Funky Frog bought these beads from the Bead maker. These beads make great focal beads. $5/ 6 beads