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Two strands of about 62 delicate flower shaped recycled glass beads strung on string. Each 'flower' is half a soft orange and half soft white and about 10x4 mm. Makes a very delicate and fun spacer bead. -
A strand of delicate flower shaped recycled glass beads strung on string. Each 'flower' is half a green and half soft white and about 6x2 mm. Makes a very delicate and fun spacer bead. -
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Back by popular demand .... Earth Butter Beads are hand rolled by women from a disadvantaged rural community near Cape Town, South Africa. Desiree designs, glazes and fires the beads in her pottery studio. These colourful beads captured my heart and are amongst the few beads i don't actually go and buy (though it is definitely on my bucket list!) Funky Frog has over the years gathered quite a collection. With Desiree's blessing Funky Frog is offering some of these beads. This way i can destash a bit so i can buy more!!! Always more!! I am asking for the amount i paid plus the postage of the beads shipped here from S. Africa. If you, like me fall in love don't hesitate to check out Earth Butter Beads website here. Earth Butter Beads is on a break till March 2023 ... i'm looking forward to seeing them back in action! 4 different strands of mixed ceramic beads to choose from! -
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Back by popular demand .... Earth Butter Beads are hand rolled by women from a disadvantaged rural community near Cape Town, South Africa. Desiree designs, glazes and fires the beads in her pottery studio. These colourful beads captured my heart and are amongst the few beads i don't actually go and buy (though it is definitely on my bucket list!) Funky Frog has over the years gathered quite a collection. With Desiree's blessing Funky Frog is offering some of these beads. This way i can destash a bit so i can buy more!!! Always more!! I am asking for the amount i paid plus the postage of the beads shipped here from S. Africa. If you, like me fall in love don't hesitate to check out Earth Butter Beads website here. Earth Butter Beads is on a break till March 2023 ... i'm looking forward to seeing them back in action! 4 different strands of mixed blue and earth colours ceramic beadsto choose from! -
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Back by popular demand .... Earth Butter Beads are hand rolled by women from a disadvantaged rural community near Cape Town, South Africa. Desiree designs, glazes and fires the beads in her pottery studio. These colourful beads captured my heart and are amongst the few beads i don't actually go and buy (though it is definitely on my bucket list!) Funky Frog has over the years gathered quite a collection. With Desiree's blessing Funky Frog is offering some of these beads. This way i can destash a bit so i can buy more!!! Always more!! I am asking for the amount i paid plus the postage of the beads shipped here from S. Africa. If you, like me fall in love don't hesitate to check out Earth Butter Beads website here. Earth Butter Beads is on a break till March 2023 ... i'm looking forward to seeing them back in action! 2 different strands of mixed yellow and red ceramic beads to choose from! -
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11 strands of varying colours tiny Vintage Glass Masai Beads strung on raffia about 28" long. The colours, shapes and patterns vary in the groups of strands but will be similar to the ones in the photos.These beads are delicate and colourful! -
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. -
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 Critter Pendants are part of that batch. There are 4 different critters to choose from, a bat, a frog, a grasshopper and a croc. -
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 Circles with designs Pendants are part of that batch. There are 3 different designs. -
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 Circles with designs Pendants are part of that batch. There are 2 different designs. -
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 ... These delicate pendants with two holes are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. The pendants are on average about 4" wide. -
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 Circles with a Fish and Lizard Pendants are part of that batch. There are 2 different designs. -
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 Shapes with 2 half Circle Pendants are part of that batch. There are 2 different designs, one with holes for dangles and the other without. -
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 Shapes with various Designs small Pendants are part of that batch. There are 4 different designs. -
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 Shapes with various Designs Pendants are part of that batch. There are 6 different designs. -
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 small Dangles Pendants are part of that batch. You can add your own dangles!! There are 2 different designs. -
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 Dangles Pendants are part of that batch. You can add your own dangles!! There are 7 different designs. -
6 White with dark flecks Rectangular Recycled Glass Beads polished satiny smooth. These beads are about 22 x 15 x 8 mm. They are handcrafted so could vary in colour, shape and size. These beads were made especially for Funky Frog by an innovative Bead Designer, Tet outside Accra, Ghana. $3/6beads -
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. This Circles Pendant is part of that batch.
It is a circle 1 3/4" in diameter with an embossed Adinkra Symbol, Circles or 'Adinkrahene' . This is considered the 'Chief of the adinkra symbols' as a symbol of greatness, charisma and leadership. It signifies the importance of playing a leadership role. And this pendant has 5 of these circles embossed on a circle... -
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 Adinkra Pendants are part of that batch. These Pendants are similar to the Adinkra Symbols you would find on fabric.... "Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Ashanti of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. They represent concepts or aphorisms, and are extensively used in fabrics, pottery, logos and jewelry. The symbols have a decorative function but also represent objects that encapsulate evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment."
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