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A gorgeous Traditional Bingba Smock .... Bingba is the name of the fabric. It is similar to Kente Cloth. Kente Fabric is what is made in southern Ghana and and this fabric is the equivalent of Kente for the Northerners in Ghana. The Smock is a large size. Either to be worn or the Smock would look fabulous as a Wall Hanging!!! The soft colours of Turquoise, Orange and off White would look so amazing on a large wall ... the fabric is hand woven and the garment is completely handmade with a lot of hand stitching. Funky Frog is selling this traditional Smock for a favourite Trader, Ibrahim. All money will go directly to him. He asks $200 US for this magnificent piece of art. "The African Fugu Batakari jacket or smock is perhaps the most distinctive traditional garment from West Africa. Although this type of smock is most popular in Northern Ghana, it has gained acceptance and significance throughout the nation. The Fugu was introduced in Ghana by the Moshies from Burkino Faso and by the Hausas from northern Nigeria, both of whom migrated into Northern Ghana. The name Fugu comes from the Moshie word for cloth. The Dagombas call the garment Bingba, and in the south they call it Batakari. These smocks represent a powerful heritage." -
Brought back by popular demand! ... the young lady who modeled the necklace years ago is the daughter of the Trader, Ibrahim. He designed this necklace and i brought back several. The necklace sold out quite quickly and several people have requested one... so this 2024 Bead Hunt Ibrahim made several for me! This necklace is not for the faint of heart .. it needs a very strong personality! One pound of colourful African Beads!! The beads that make up the dangles are strung on raffia 6 1/2" long. Around the neck the vinyl beads and some glass beads are strung on strong fishing wire. There are 3 necklaces to choose from. This is for the woman who loves to make a statement! -
A beautiful very light weight African necklace with a distinct African Amber Vibe ... The necklace is about 17 1/2" long with resin beads and several metal beads... Funky Frog found this at the Koforidua Market stall of Garbe, a Trader with a very discerning taste ... a very long time trader who loves his beads and knows his stuff! -
A beautiful elegant necklace with burgundy dyed leather and Kenya Batik Bone beads ... found in the Art Alliance Gallery in Accra, Ghana. So many beautiful things there i was delighted to be able to bring home something home from there!! -
Cowrie Shells are beautiful and summery! This cowrie shells necklace is ethereal! A real statement piece for that woman who dares! Funky Frog met such a woman working in Ghana ... she was Australian and would wear a necklace like this as everyday wear ... she looked fabulous!! This is for someone like her! The necklace hangs down 11". I have about a 14" neck and it fits snug. It felt better for me with a beautiful sea shell coloured silk ribbon tied just a bit looser ... this silk ribbon makes it a one size fits all....Cowrie Shells have had great significance to humanity over the years. They were made into jewelry and hair ornaments, used in religious rituals and as protective amulets and up until the late 19th century they were even used as money! They are also a sign of femininity and fertility with women wearing them not only to help them conceive but to help them give birth safely. They bring good luck to the wearer and protect their spirit. And they are just beautiful!
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A protective shield Turtle Pendant hung on a leather necklace.The pendant was handmade in Burkino Faso which is well known for it metal art. The Pendant is 4 x 3.5" . A real statement necklace!! And one of a kind! -
A protective talisman Snake Pendant hung on a leather necklace.The pendant was handmade in Burkino Faso which is well known for it metal art. The Pendant is 4.5 x 5" . A real statement necklace!! And one of a kind! -
Cowrie Shells are beautiful and summery! There is a Cowrie Shell Choker Necklace, a wrap Cowrie Shell Bracelet and a single strand Cowrie Shell Bracelet to choose from. -
Cowrie Shells are beautiful and summery! Two Cowrie Shell on leather pendants to choose from ... wear as is with cord or make your own tribal summer wear! -
Gorgeous One of a Kind African Brass Bracelet or Cuff fit for Royalty!! Handmade by master Metal Smiths in Accra, W. Africa. In Ghana jewelry is worn to show importance and wealth. The Chief of a village will wear several of these beautiful, massive bracelets!! This cuff or bracelet will add drama to anyone who dares wear it!! The opening is about 9 1/2" in diameter. -
A very Royal Large Amulet Necklace made by master Metal Smiths in Accra, W. Ghana. Will add drama to anyone daring enough to wear it .... The Amulet is 7 1/2" across and about 5 1/4" high. -
Gorgeous One of a Kind African Brass Bracelet or Cuff fit for Royalty!! Handmade by master Metal Smiths in Accra, W. Africa. In Ghana jewelry is worn to show importance and wealth. The Chief of a village will wear several of these beautiful, massive bracelets!! This cuff or bracelet will add drama to anyone who dares wear it!! The opening is about 9" in diameter. -
5 gorgeous One of a Kind Brass Napkin Holders to choose from! You will receive the napkin holder in the photo you choose. Make your guest feel special and your table interesting! -
A different kind of beads soup ... medley of African Beads tassle strung on a braided leather necklace ... found this in Ibriham's stall at the Koforidua Market .. he always has wonderful necklaces! -
Colourful handpainted Recycled Glass Beads bracelets .... straight from the bead makers, TK Beads in Accra. You will receive one of these bracelets. Please note they are all slightly different . If there is a particular one you want please contact us and if it is still available it's yours! -
Colourful African Necklace with vintage beads ... Mali Wedding Beads, African Amber Beads and the fun curved tubed beads ... found this in Ibriham's stall at the Koforidua Market .. he always has wonderful necklaces! -
Very light weight Sisal Necklace ... perfect for that summery day! There are 5 different necklaces to choose from. Found in the Koforidua Bead Market... -
A very large two intertwined Snakes with a person astride them Pendant hung on a leather necklace.The pendant was handmade in Burkino Faso which is well known for it metal art. The Pendant is 5 3/4". A real statement necklace!! And one of a kind! -
A very funky large intricate Pendant hung on a leather necklace.The pendant was handmade in Burkino Faso which is well known for it metal art. The Pendant is 3x4". A real statement necklace!! And one of a kind! -
A very large coiled Snake Pendant hung on a leather necklace.The pendant was handmade in Burkino Faso which is well known for it metal art. The Pendant is 4 1/2" and is three dimensional as the head stands out. A real statement necklace!! And one of a kind! -
A very powerful large Beetle Pendant hung on a leather necklace.The pendant was handmade in Burkino Faso which is well known for it metal art. The Pendant is 5.5 x 3.5" . A real statement necklace!! And one of a kind! -
Striking Lost Wax Brass Mask ... each mask is 4" long. This mask can be worn as a pendant - wow, what a statement necklace it would make! Or as a grouping on the wall they would look very chic ... there is a whole variety of masks as you can see on last image. You can choose which mask you would like by going to the second image and the masks are designated from your left to right : 1 (2 sold) 3 ... Each mask is $8. The masks are handmade using the lost wax method in Ghana, W.Africa. -
Striking Lost Wax Brass Mask ... mask #5 with Dots is 3 1/2" long. Your mask can be worn as a pendant - wow, what a statement necklace it would make! Or as a grouping on the wall they would look very chic ... there is a whole variety of masks as you can see on the last image. Only #5 with Dots is available ... Each mask is $8. The masks are handmade using the lost wax method in Ghana, W.Africa. -
Striking Lost Wax Brass Mask ... each mask is 3" long. This mask can be worn as a pendant - wow, what a statement necklace it would make! Or as a grouping on the wall they would look very chic ... there is a whole variety of masks as you can see on next images. You can choose which mask you would like by going to the first image and the masks are designated from your left to right : (9sold) 10 11 ... Each mask is $8. The masks are handmade using the lost wax method in Ghana, W.Africa. -
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Striking Lost Wax Brass Mask ... each mask is 3 1/2" long. This mask can be worn as a pendant - wow, what a statement necklace it would make! Or as a grouping on the wall they would look very chic ... there is a whole variety of masks as you can see on next images. You can choose which mask you would like by going to the first image and the masks are designated from your left to right : 7 (8sold) ... Each mask is $8. The masks are handmade using the lost wax method in Ghana, W.Africa. -
A gorgeous piece of Mudcloth found in Bolgatanga, Ghana. The Trader told me the mudcloth was handmade in Mali probably the Western Sahara region. The term “mudcloth” is loosely translated from Bambara, the language spoken in Mali. “Bògòlanfini” as it is called in Bambara, combines three root words: “bogo” meaning earth or mud, “lan” meaning ‘with’, and “fini” meaning cloth. The handmade Malian cloth dyed using fermented mud, giving it its name-sake. The tradition dates back to the 12th century. This piece of Mudcloth is made in the traditional way with 12 strips sewn together and measures 88"x60" . The dark brown with white designs pattern shown in image is repeated throughout. This cloth is hand made so will have some imperfections and colour variations which adds to its charm. -
A gorgeous piece of Mudcloth found in Bolgatanga, Ghana. The Trader told me the mudcloth was handmade in Mali probably the Western Sahara region. The term “mudcloth” is loosely translated from Bambara, the language spoken in Mali. “Bògòlanfini” as it is called in Bambara, combines three root words: “bogo” meaning earth or mud, “lan” meaning ‘with’, and “fini” meaning cloth. The handmade Malian cloth dyed using fermented mud, giving it its name-sake. The tradition dates back to the 12th century. This piece of Mudcloth is made in the traditional way with 7 strips sewn together and measures 85"x42" . There are two alternating patterns in light brown, dark brown and white as shown in last image. This cloth is hand made so will have some imperfections and colour variations which adds to its charm. -
A gorgeous piece of Mudcloth found in Bolgatanga, Ghana. The Trader told me the mudcloth was handmade in Mali probably the Western Sahara region. The term “mudcloth” is loosely translated from Bambara, the language spoken in Mali. “Bògòlanfini” as it is called in Bambara, combines three root words: “bogo” meaning earth or mud, “lan” meaning ‘with’, and “fini” meaning cloth. The handmade Malian cloth dyed using fermented mud, giving it its name-sake. The tradition dates back to the 12th century. This piece of Mudcloth is made in the traditional way with 7 strips sewn together and measures 64"x44" . There are two alternating patterns as shown in last image. One pattern with circles is light brown and white. The other pattern with zigzags is dark brown and white. This cloth is hand made so will have some imperfections and colour variations which adds to its charm. -
A gorgeous piece of Mudcloth found in Bolgatanga, Ghana. The Trader told me the mudcloth was handmade in Mali probably the Western Sahara region. The term “mudcloth” is loosely translated from Bambara, the language spoken in Mali. “Bògòlanfini” as it is called in Bambara, combines three root words: “bogo” meaning earth or mud, “lan” meaning ‘with’, and “fini” meaning cloth. The handmade Malian cloth dyed using fermented mud, giving it its name-sake. The tradition dates back to the 12th century. This piece of Mudcloth is made in the traditional way with 13 strips sewn together and measures 65"x50" . The pattern is a bold zigzag in the light brown, dark brown and white. This cloth is hand made so will have some imperfections and colour variations which adds to its charm. -
Tuareg Rings that are adjustable from US size 8 to 9 made of brass. Very elegant and original!! There are 9 designs to choose from. -
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A Funky Frog Ring!! Frog symbolism and meaning include fertility, potential, transformation, purity, prosperity, and good luck. For as long as humans have walked the Earth, frogs have been here. The inside of the ring is about 2 1/4" and is adjustable. -
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A dramatic Crocodile Ring! This adinkra symbol represents adaptability, which the crocodile aptly demonstrates in how although it lives in the water, in swampy areas, it is still able to breathe the air, portraying its flexibility to different circumstances. The inside of the ring is about 3" and is not adjustable. -
Give him the Moon and Stars ... in a ring! Gorgeous handmade in Ghana ring. The brass has a lovely greenish patina. The inside of the ring is about 2 1/2" and is not adjustable. -
A Flower Power Ring ! handmade by the Kokofrom Cooperative in Kumasi, Ghana. All the rings are about 2 3/4" inside but can be made smaller. So you can pick your own ring go to the second image and from your left to right the rings are designated Large : the large round golden brass ring. Medium: the middle flower shaped ring Small: the smaller round copper ring. -
A beautiful filigree brass Elephant handmade in Ghana using the ancient Lost Wax method. Nothing evokes African like the elephant! This charming elephant is 2 1/4" x 4" long. For that elephant lover.... -
Orange and white Flowers on Black Background Batik Fabric handmade in Ho, Ghana, West Africa bought directly from the Batik Artisans . There are two yards available of this 100% cotton fabric. Ghana is well known for its gorgeous batik fabrics. $20 / 2 yards -
White Geometric Squares on Purple Background Batik Fabric handmade in Ho, Ghana, West Africa bought directly from the Batik Artisans . There are two yards available of this 100% cotton fabric. Ghana is well known for its gorgeous batik fabrics. $20.00/ 2 yards -
Red and Black Harlequin Batik Fabric handmade in Ho, Ghana, West Africa bought directly from the Batik Artisans . There are two yards available of this 100% cotton fabric. Ghana is well known for its gorgeous batik fabrics. $20.00 / 2 yards -
Royal Blue Batik Fabric handmade in Ho, Ghana, West Africa bought directly from the Batik Artisans . There are two yards available of this 100% cotton fabric. Ghana is well known for its gorgeous batik fabrics. $20 / 2 yards -
Please note: These gorgeous one of a kind hats are available at Pure Art at 132 Chemin de l'Anse in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Or contact us and we will make arrangements with you. Due to high postage rates this basket is not available to post unless arrangements are made. We can arrange pick up or delivery in Montreal. A gorgeous Baba Tree Hat handmade from all natural materials and woven in Bolga by Baba Tree's incredible artisan weavers, this unique African Hat is practical and fashionable. The weaving is very fine and delicate. The hat has a cotton headband sewn in on the inside of the crown for greater comfort. There are 3 styles of Baba Tree Hats ... the two shown here and a wide Brimmed Hat you can see here at Baba Tree. These hats are a trial run to see if there is any interest. If anyone would like to carry this gorgeous handcrafted Fairtrade hat or people show an interest it would be my pleasure to import more from the incredible Baba Tree Community. Contact us for any information. Contact us if you would like a hat to let us know which style you would like. -
These gorgeous G-lish baskets are colourful and unique .... each one completely one-of-a-kind. Your Mini G-lish basket will be the same style depicted in the photo. These baskets are handwoven so will vary in size, shape and colour. Each and every basket is unique.. especially the small ones!! The image of the three baskets gives you an idea of the size differential. However please note the baskets vary quite a bit as these are definitely handmade in a small quantity. In the image the Mini G-lish is 11x13" the Shopper G-lish is 16x17" and the Long Handled G-lish is 16x21" to give you an idea of sizing. Please note if you live in Montreal please contact us for curbside pickup. Or if you would like it mailed also please contact us to make arrangements as Funky Frog's postage will not cover this. Also if you would like to see this basket in person pop into Boutique Sisi on Victoria Ave in Westmount .... there is only one left of the mini g-lish Baskets and it is here What does the basket have to say for itself?? “As a Recycled Bolga Basket from Africa, I should mention that I’m created from ‘pure water’ plastic bags and scrap cloth. I was waste, once, but I’m rather striking, don’t you think?? I make a wonderful companion for shopping trips and, for someone special, a unique gift that keeps giving." We do have other G-lish Baskets in stock so if you would like more than one please contact us! If you would like to read more about this innovative basket please read the blog .... A basket full of good things !!! A sustainable living for many basket weavers, education for their children, a way to recycle and reuse ... -
These gorgeous G-lish baskets are colourful and unique .... each one completely one-of-a-kind. Your basket will be the same style as the one depicted in the photo. These baskets are handwoven so will vary in size, shape and colour. Each and every basket is unique ... The image of the three baskets gives you an idea of the size differential. However please note the baskets vary quite a bit as these are definitely handmade in a small quantity. In the image the Mini G-lish is 11x13" the Shopper G-lish is 16x17" and the Long Handled G-lish is 16x21" to give you an idea of sizing. Please note if you are in Montreal we could arrange a curbside pickup just contact us. If you are interested in getting the basket mailed to you please contact us as we will need to make arrangements as Funky Frog's postage is not enough. Also if you would like to see them in person pop into Boutique Sisi on Victoria Ave in Westmount .... there will be a few of these baskets while available in stock there! What does the basket have to say for itself?? “As a Recycled Bolga Basket from Africa, I should mention that I’m created from over 270 ‘pure water’ plastic bags, and 2 yards of scrap cloth. I was waste, once, but I’m rather striking, don’t you think?? I make a wonderful companion for shopping trips and, for someone special, a unique gift that keeps giving." If you would like to read more about this innovative basket please read the blog .... A basket full of good things !!! A sustainable living for many basket weavers, education for their children, a way to recycle and reuse ... -
These gorgeous G-lish baskets are colourful and unique .... each one completely one-of-a-kind. Your basket will be the same style as the one depicted in the photo. These baskets are handwoven so will vary in size, shape and colour. Each and every basket is unique.. The image of the three baskets gives you an idea of the size differential. However please note the baskets vary quite a bit as these are definitely handmade in a small quantity. In the image the Mini G-lish is 11x13" the Shopper G-lish is 16x17" and the Long Handled G-lish is 16x21" to give you an idea of sizing. Please note if you live in Montreal please contact us for curbside pickup. Or if you would like it mailed also please contact us to make arrangements as Funky Frog's postage will not cover this. Also if you would like to see them in person pop into Boutique Sisi on Victoria Ave in Westmount .... there will be a few of these baskets while available in stock there! What does the basket have to say for itself?? “As a Recycled Bolga Basket from Africa, I should mention that I’m created from over 270 ‘pure water’ plastic bags, and 2 yards of scrap cloth. I was waste, once, but I’m rather striking, don’t you think?? I make a wonderful companion for shopping trips and, for someone special, a unique gift that keeps giving." We do have other G-lish Baskets in stock so if you would like more than one please contact us! If you would like to read more about this innovative basket please read the blog .... A basket full of good things !!! A sustainable living for many basket weavers, education for their children, a way to recycle and reuse ... -
One of my favourite places in Ghana is the Kokofrom Cooperative. This is a tiny village with Artisans still practicing methods of making brass figures and brass beads that their ancestors were doing for hundreds of years... This year Funky Frog put in a large order of pendants and beads ... and while we were there we came across some fun Curios ... a Chameleon hook .... 3" -
One of my favourite places in Ghana is the Kokofrom Cooperative. This is a tiny village with Artisans still practicing methods of making brass figures and brass beads that their ancestors were doing for hundreds of years... This year Funky Frog put in a large order of pendants and beads ... and while we were there we came across some fun Curios ... a Fish hook ....5" -
One of my favourite places in Ghana is the Kokofrom Cooperative. This is a tiny village with Artisans still practicing methods of making brass figures and brass beads that their ancestors were doing for hundreds of years... This year Funky Frog put in a large order of pendants and beads ... and while we were there we came across some fun Curios ... an Alligator with an eyelet ....5 1/2" long -
One of my favourite places in Ghana is the Kokofrom Cooperative. This is a tiny village with Artisans still practicing methods of making brass figures and brass beads in the Lost Wax Methond that their ancestors were doing for hundreds of years... This year Funky Frog put in a large order of pendants and beads ... and while we were there we came across some fun Curios ... a small metal box and lid with a tiny alligator .... 2 1/4" x 1" x 1/4" deep.... -
One of my favourite places in Ghana is the Kokofrom Cooperative. This is a tiny village with Artisans still practicing methods of making brass figures and brass beads that their ancestors were doing for hundreds of years... This year Funky Frog put in a large order of pendants and beads ... and while we were there we came across some fun Curios ... These are delightful handles have an imprint of a turtle on the round knob which is 1 1/2" across.... There are four handles.
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