A large Baule Bead with a Crocodile/Lizard. This Boule Bead is 60 x 69 mm. These boule beads were originally used to make ornaments such as necklaces and bracelets that would serve as symbols of power, wealth and status in society. This Baule Bead would make a beautiful statement as a pendant bead.
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 ...
A large Baule Bead with a Crocodile/Lizard. This Boule Bead is 60 x 69 mm. These boule beads were originally used to make ornaments such as necklaces and bracelets that would serve as symbols of power, wealth and status in society. This Baule Bead would make a beautiful statement as a pendant bead. 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 ...