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. -
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 -
Beautiful yellow Vintage Glass Seed Beads strung on raffia about 36" long. The beads are 7 mm. Funky Frog found these in the beads market in Ghana. -
Beautiful white Vintage Glass Seed Beads strung on raffia about 36" long. The beads are 6 mm. Funky Frog found these in the beads market in Ghana. -
Beautiful Yellow Vintage Glass Beads strung on raffia about 38" long. The beads are squashed bicone about 5x7 mm. Funky Frog found these in the beads market in Ghana. -
Beautiful black Vintage Glass Beads strung on raffia about 38" long. The beads are squashed bicone about 5x7 mm. Funky Frog found these in the beads market in Ghana. -
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About 50 gorgeous black Polka Dot blue glass Vintage Beads around 12x15 mm strung on string 30" long. Funky Frog found these in a favourite Trader's stall in Ghana. They are vintage beads so will show their age with small imperfections which only adds to their beauty. -
About 50 gorgeous black Polka Dot pink glass Vintage Beads around 12x15 mm strung on string 30" long. Funky Frog found these in a favourite Trader's stall in Ghana. They are vintage beads so will show their age with small imperfections which only adds to their beauty. -
About 71 gorgeous turquoise blue glass Beads around 11 mm strung on string 25" long. Funky Frog found these in a favourite Trader's stall at Koforidua Market, Ghana. -
Beautiful dark brown Wood Prayers Beads.... found in the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana. The main bead is about 7mm. The rosary is about 27" long with a tassel about 6" long. These beads are gorgeous and very light weight. Funky Frog has various prayer beads available .. just search Prayer Beads in the list or in the search box. -
Beautiful Olive Wood Prayers Beads.... found in the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana. The main bead is about 7mm round. The rosary is about 26" long with a tassel about 6" long. These beads are gorgeous and very light weight. There are 3 sizes in this Olive Wood Bead. This is the small size. The medium sized beads are here. There are also larger and a bit lighter brown Olive Beads here .... these are not made up in the rosary. -
Beautiful dark brown cubed Wood Prayers Beads.... found in the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana. The main bead is about 7mm. The rosary is about 30" long with a tassel about 6" long. These beads are gorgeous and very light weight. Funky Frog has various prayer beads available .. just search Prayer Beads in the list or in the search box. -
Beautiful Olive Wood Prayers Beads.... found in the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana. The main bead is about 9mm round. The rosary is about 34" long with a tassel about 5.5" long. These beads are gorgeous and very light weight. There are 3 sizes in this Olive Wood Bead. This is the medium size. The small beads are here. There are also larger and a bit lighter brown Olive Beads here .... these are not made up in the rosary. -
Beautiful Olive Wood Prayers Beads .... found in the Koforidua Market in Ghana, W.Africa. There are two shapes to choose from. The round wood beads comes in sets of 12 or 40 beads. The long beads come in sets of 12. These beads are gorgeous and very light weight. There are 3 sizes in this Olive Wood Bead. This is the largest size. The slightly darker brown small beads are here and the medium size is here. -
A beautiful Brass Tuareg Pendant - there are 6 different pendants with different sizes and shapesto choose from . This pendant was a wonderful find from Haruna, a Trader in the Kodoridua Market. -
Tuareg Pendants made of ebony wood in the shape of shields with copper, silver and brass inlay. Two sizes to choose from. -
Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... 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 ... Oval Wedge Pendant ..... a large thin oval folded over.. very simple and elegant. 1 3/4" long. Can be cleaned and polished for a brighter brass colour or left with the vintage finish. Hand made using the lost wax method in Kokofrom, Ghana. -
Beautiful Sun Pendant handmade of brass in the ancient Lost Wax Method for Funky Frog by the Metal Smiths of Koforidua, Ghana, W. Africa. The pendant is about 35mm in diameter.