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A strand of 25 tubular black and white stripes Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 28" long. Each bead is approx. 7x28 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 25 tubular black and white stripes Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 28" long. Each bead is approx. 5x20 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of about 25 tubular Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 26" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx.25x8 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of about 24 tubular Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 28" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx. 30x6 mm and the hole size fits a 2mm cord. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 25 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 28" long. These beads have a bold geometric design that will give any necklace a beautiful tribal quality. Each bead is approx. 17 mm x 7 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
Tuareg Pendants in the shape of hearts, disks and trees made of etched metal in silver and brass. A 1 mm cord can be used to make the pendant into a simple necklace .... Why not give your Valentine your heart? ... metaphorically of course!! There are also disks or shields (in case you need to defend your heart!) or trees (which stand for steadfast love for those of you who have been Valentines for awhile!) These delicate pendants will add to any project! -
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. -
A strand of about 47 small grey bone beads from Kenya strung on raffia 24" long. The beads are about 8x10mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 24 white tube bone beads from Kenya strung on raffia 27" long. The beads are about 6x25mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 53 small dark brown bone beads from Kenya strung on raffia 22" long. The beads are about 8x9mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 50 small bone beads with 2 carved white stripes from Kenya strung on raffia 22" long. The beads are about 9x10mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of about 50 small bone beads from Kenya strung on raffia 21" long. There are two sizes to choose from. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
Round Batik Bone Beads in various designs. Three designs to choose from: Evil Eye, White Zig Zag on brown Background and black stripe on white Background. They are on average 23 mm. These beads are handmade so vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive a bead similar to the ones in the photo. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in the Koforidua Market. No animal was killed to make these beads. In Africa everything is put to good use including bones! -
Irregular Shaped Batik Bone Beads with Polka Dots, Stripes and Evil Eye. There are 4 different Irregular Shaped Batik Bone Beads to choose from. They are about 23 mm. These beads are handmade so vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive a bead similar to the ones in the photo. Strands of the 40 Polka Dot Irregular Batik Bone Beads strung on raffia as they are found in the market are available. You will find them here. There are large Polka Dots and Small Polka Dots strands. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in the Koforidua Market. No animal was killed to make these beads. In Africa everything is put to good use including bones! -
Gorgeous Carved Bone Beads that would make any project spectacular! There are 3 different shapes to choose from. These tribal beads are handmade so will vary quite a bit in shape, colour and size. You will receive one of the beads in the grouping you have chosen. There is a full strand of these awesome Carved Bone Beads here. -
A strand of about 52 Mixed Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 32" long. These beads have bold geometric designs and shapes that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. Each strand might be slightly different. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. 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 ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Crocodile Pendants are part of that batch. There are 4 different crocs to choose from. "Denkyem means “crocodile.” It is a symbol of adaptability, cleverness, from the proverb, “Ɔdɛnkyɛm da nsuo mu nanso ɔhome mframa,” to wit, “The crocodile lives in water yet it breathes air." -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. 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 ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Fish Pendants for those Pisces out there are part of that batch. There are 5 different fish to choose from. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. 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 ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Turtle Pendants are part of that batch. There are 3 different turtles to choose from. In many cultures, the turtle is a symbol of the earth that supports everything on its back, but also wisdom, female fertility or the life-giving power of water. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. 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 ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Turtle Pendants are part of that batch. There are 5 different turtles to choose from. In many cultures, the turtle is a symbol of the earth that supports everything on its back, but also wisdom, female fertility or the life-giving power of water. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. 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 ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Catfish Pendants are part of that batch. There are 4 different catfish to choose from. The African symbolism associated with the catfish is that of new beginnings and fertility. This creature is believed to represent the cycle of life and death and that everything is connected. The Africans also believe that the catfish can help us let go of our material possessions and live in balance with nature. The catfish is also a symbol of strength, determination, and perseverance.
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