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6 large, tubular Turquoise Recycled Glass beads with brown speckles and a smooth, polished satiny finish. The bead is about 26 mm x 16 mm. These beads are handmade so there will be differences in colour and size among the beads. These beads are made by an innovative Bead Designer named Tet. It is always a pleasure to go and see what new designs he has come up with in his small cottage industry in the outskirts of Accra. $5/6 beads There are matching smaller Tubular Beads as seen in last image here. -
5 rich royal blue large tube recycled glass beads with a velvety polished finish. These beads vary in size as they are handmade. Each bead is around 22 mm x 9 mm. Funky Frog acquired these beads directly from the small factory in Accra which hand makes these beads. These beads make great accents adding colour and interest. $3 / 5 beads -
A strand of moss green glass beads with a velvety polished finish. These beads also come in a rainbow of other colours displayed separately. The 27 tube shaped beads are strung on string 23'' long. These beads vary in size as they are handmade. Each bead is around 22 mm x 9 mm. Funky Frog acquired these beads directly from the small factory in Accra which hand makes these beads. If you would like to have just a few beads please contact us … each bead is .45 … and remember the sixth bead is ‘free’! $2.25/6beads -
5 watermelon red large tube Recycled Glass beads with a velvety polished finish. These beads vary in size as they are handmade. Each bead is around 22 mm x 9 mm. Funky Frog acquired these beads directly from the small factory in Accra which hand makes these beads. These beads make great accents adding colour and interest to any project. $3/5 beads -
This necklace is called the Ralph Necklace because a couple years ago Ralph Lauren draped multiple strands of African Recycled Glass Beads on his models in his Spring Collection ... the models looked stunning with the African Beads ... can't remember the clothes but the Beads..!!!! This necklace took its inspiration from Ralph's Beads ... You can wear them in layers or singly .. both looks wonderful complimenting a lovely summer day! The necklace is made of all sorts of recycled glass beads: hand painted, translucent, sandcast, tubular, disk, round, large and small.... a real bead soup! Yum!!! Each time a necklace is made a new assortment of colours is produced making each necklace unique! These necklaces are custom made to order ... you can leave it up to Funky Frog or choose a predominant colour. Also the length is up to you. The price varies according to length from $35 all the way up with the longest shown at $65. Please contact us and give your specifics .. and we will make one or a dozen necklaces for you!! The price listed is just a placeholder. Please note: This necklace can be seen at Boutique Sisi on Victoria Ave under the pink awning in Westmount, Quebec. -
A strand of 38 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 23" long. The Batik Bone beads have a bold geometric design that will give any necklace a beautiful tribal quality. These particular beads are spotted and reminiscent of a cow... Each bead is approx. 22 mm x 14 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 41 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 25" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx. 20 mm x 14 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 50 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 23" long. These beads have a bold geometric design that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx. 12 mm x 11 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of about 31 (could be more) tubular bone beads from Kenya strung on fishing wire 30" long. Each bead is approx. 8 mm x 24 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
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 string of 48 brass filligree beads strung on raffia 26" long. Each bead is approx. 10 mm and is a cube. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. -
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 -
A string of 30 Bicone Brass Filligree Beads strung on raffia 23" long. Each bead is about 18x19 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. -
A strand of approx. 56 brass donut beads on strips of fabric 9" long. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 12 mm. These brass beads make a complimentary spacer bead in you African Beads Project. $.40/brass donut -
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A strand of 45 Ethiopian Prayer Beads strung on string 26" long. These beads are handmade and very light for a metal 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 -
A gorgeous strand of 56 Trade Beads strung on raffia 29" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
A gorgeous strand of 59 Trade Beads strung on raffia 28" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
A gorgeous strand of 54 Trade Beads strung on raffia 30" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
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A gorgeous strand of 67 collectible Venetian Trade Beads strung on raffia 32" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and so show some of their wear. This strand has a whimisical feel. -
A gorgeous strand of 76 Venetian Trade Beads strung on raffia 34" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and so show some of their wear. This strand includes some Millefiori or 'Thousand Flower' Beads which were made in Venice, Italy and were one of the most commonly traded beads back in the days of the European Explorers around the 16th century and on. -
A string of tiny Skunk Beads strung on raffia 36" long. Skunk Beads are also called Eye Beads or Thousand Eye Beads and were traded in the mid to late 1800s. These beads have traveled continents and oceans and show the wear of time. The beads are about 7 mm and there are lots! -
A colourful strand of 100 Mali Wedding Beads strung on fishing wire 27" long. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive a strand similar to the one in the photo. -
A strand of 100 hard wood Mali Prayer Beads that are a dark brownish-black (more black than brown) with a silver band strung on string 28" long. Two sizes are medium and small: medium - the bead is about 10-12 mm and the hole is about 2mm and small - the bead is about 8-10 mm ... these are handmade so will vary slightly in size and shape. 'The English word bead derives from the Old English noun bede which means a prayer. The exact origins of prayer beads remain uncertain, but their earliest use probably traces to Hindu prayers in India.' (wikipedia) -
2 strings of tiny Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 14" long. There are approx. 124 beads which are 3x2 mm. The beads are polished and have an earthy look. These beads were bought directly from the Beadmakers in Akyem Abompe in Ghana where they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes. These bauxite beads have become scarce as the young people leave the villages. -
A strand of small Bauxite Beads which are 4mm are strung on raffia 22" long. The beads are polished and have an earthy look. These beads were bought directly from the Beadmakers in Akyem Abompe in Ghana where they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. They give a necklace a natural earth look and feel. Since these are handmade there are variations amongst the beads so you will get a strand similar to the one in the photo. -
A strand of tiny Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 24" long. The beads are approx. 4 mm. The beads are rough and have an earthy hewn look. These beads were bought from Hidir, a Trader at the Koforidua Market. He was telling me these beads which are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite to drilling the holes, are now endangered as less and less are being made as the Craftsmen cannot make a reasonable living. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. They give a necklace a natural look and feel. -
A gorgeous strand of 40 African Amber beads strung on raffia 36" long. Each bead is around 21x14 mm. These ovular beads are a warm honey amber. If you would be interested in buying these one or 6 of these beads please contact us. Each bead is $3 or $15/6 beads (the sixth bead is 'free') -
A gorgeous strand of 45 vintage African 'Amber' beads strung on raffia 44" long. There is a medley of warm colours and shapes that would make a striking necklace just as it is! -
A gorgeous strand of 47 vintage African 'Amber' copol beads strung on string 44" long. There is a medley of warm colours and shapes that would make a striking necklace just as it is! -
A strand of about 63 vintage Cherry red Bohemian Glass beads strung on string 24" long. This strand has mostly translucent dark cranberry beads with several opaque beads. Each tubular bead is approx. 22x6 mm . The strand of beads you receive would be similar to the photo with some variations. -
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A beautiful strand of about 19 ruby red Bohemian Glass beads strung on a strand about 28" long. These translucent beads were originally made in Czechoslovakia for African Trade. The beads vary in size about 35 mm x 12 mm. The strand you will receive will be similar to the one in the photo but there could be variations. These beads have a lot of history and will show the wear of their storied past. -
These beads are one of a kind and the strand you see pictured here is the one you will receive. A strand of about 250 gorgeous Antique Blue Glass Dogon Donut Beads strung on raffia 36" long. The beads vary in size and shape. These beads are a gorgeous cobolt blue which when light hits them comes alive. Because these beads are old and have been traded in history, expect imperfections such as chips, pitting and an occasional broken bead. -
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A gorgeous strand of 49 Vintage Cobolt bBue Glass Beads strung on string 25" long. These beads are a gorgeous cobolt blue which when hit by light come alive. Because these beads are old and have been traded in history, expect some wear. It is part of their charm. -
A strand of 25 varying old vintage Carnelian Agate Beads found in the Koforidua Market in Ghana. The beads are different sizes and shapes with some pitting and wear which adds to their charm. The beads are strung on string 27" long. There are variations between strands. Please contact us if you would like a specific strand. Otherwise you will receive a strand similar to the photo with variations. The colour varies from a dark burnt orange to a light orange ... very Autumn. It turns out that Carnelian is a very special stone... to read more check out the blog 'Wow! Carnelian is...' -
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...' -
A strand of 86 small red and yellow Chevron Beads on string 34" long. Each bead is about 10x5 mm in the shape of a small tube. You will receive a strand similar to the one in the photo.. 'Chevron beads are special glass beads; the first specimens of this type were created by glass bead makers in Venice and Murano, Italy, toward the end of the 14th century.' Wikipedia .55/bead .... if you would like only several beads contact us... remember the sixth bead is 'free' ... $2.75/6 beads. -
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A strand of around 90 red and white Chevron Beads on string 34" long. Each small bead is about 10x5 mm with variations in the shape of a small tube. ' Venetian chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, most heavily in West Africa, where they were first introduced by Dutch merchants in the late 15th century. ' (wikipedia) You will receive a strand similar to one in the photo. -
A strand of around 67 assorted old Chevron Beads on raffia 26" long. The beads vary in size, colour and shape. ' Venetian chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, most heavily in West Africa, where they were first introduced by Dutch merchants in the late 15th century. ' (wikipedia) You will receive a strand similar to the one in the photo. .80/bead please contact us if you would like only a few beads. Remember the sixth bead is 'free'... $4/6beads -
A strand of assorted Chevron Beads on string 34" long. The beads vary in size, colour and shape. ' Venetian chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, most heavily in West Africa, where they were first introduced by Dutch merchants in the late 15th century. ' (wikipedia) You will receive a strand similar to the ones in the photo. .55/bead ... if you would like only several beads please contact us ... -
Large Amber Venetian Vintage Glass beads found in the Agboblushi Market in Accra, Ghana. The trader told me these beads were from northern Nigeria but I have not been able to find out anything about them. So if you have any info I would love to hear from you! The beads are a whopping 28 mm and are a beautiful amber colour. $2/bead -
A strand of 175 small green button-like Prosser Beads on raffia 26" long. Each bead is about 7 mm in diameter. 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. -
A strand of small yellow button-like Prosser Beads on string 33" long. Each bead is about 6 mm in diameter. 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. -
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A strand of about 74 Kakamba Prosser Beads on string 30" long. Each bead is about 11 mm in diameter. 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 opaque Royal Blue Recycled Glass Disk beads on string 22" long. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of opaque yellow Rondelle Recycled Glass beads on string 22" long. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of opaque dark green Rondelle Recycled Glass beads on string 22" long. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens.