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Gorgeous African Amber Pendant. There are four different pendants to choose from. These Pendants are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. You will receive a Pendant similar to the one in the photo. -
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. -
Two gorgeous strands of vintage African 'Amber' beads strung on raffia 44" long to choose from. There is a medley of warm colours including the unusual Robin's Egg blue ... -
African Amber Pendants with copper, brass and silver decorative additions. Three different pendants to choose from. -
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. -
A gorgeous focal African Amber Bead in various sizes and colours for your own necklace design! Baltic Amber, a fossilized tree resin, has been prized and coveted for its colour and natural beauty since ancient times. Because this amber is relatively rare and therefore expensive, there have been many attempts to replace it with other natural and synthetic resins. Research by Angela Fisher (author of Africa Adorned) and others suggests that very little African "amber" is 'true' amber. Most is probably made in Europe and carved in Africa. Some may be Copal resin (young tree resin) that is formed into beads, some may be a blend of natural and manmade resins, and some may be made from phenolic plastic. Horn that is a byproduct has also been called African amber. Even hard wood has been use and then called 'African Amber'. Funky Frog loves all the various kinds of 'African Amber' beads for their own intrinsic beauty and worth. 8 different focal Beads to choose from! -
Funky Frog orders a lot from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These tiny silver heishi or spacer beads 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 ... The silver spacer beads are 3mm. $5/20 heishi beads -
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A strand of Brass Heishi Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya. These heishi beads are 3 mm strung on string 24" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
A strand of Copper Heishi Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya. These heishi beads are 3 mm strung on raffia 26" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
A strand of Heishi Silver Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya.These heishi beads are 4 mm strung on raffia 24" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
A gorgeous combination of various African Amber beads for your own necklace design! Baltic Amber, a fossilized tree resin, has been prized and coveted for its colour and natural beauty since ancient times. Because this amber is relatively rare and therefore expensive, there have been many attempts to replace it with other natural and synthetic resins. Research by Angela Fisher (author of Africa Adorned) and others suggests that very little African "amber" is 'true' amber. Most is probably made in Europe and carved in Africa. Some may be Copal resin (young tree resin) that is formed into beads, some may be a blend of natural and manmade resins, and some may be made from phenolic plastic. Horn that is a byproduct has also been called African amber. Even hard wood has been use and then called 'African Amber'. Funky Frog loves all the various kinds of 'African Amber' beads for their own intrinsic beauty and worth. 5 Combos to choose from! -
A gorgeous strand of 25 African Amber beads strung on string 36" long. The beads are round and about 16x28 mm with two holes. These beads are a rich butterscotch and when you wear them they take on your warmth. So they are warm to look at and to touch! $7/bead Please contact us if you would like just several beads. -
A gorgeous strand of 60 African 'Amber' disk beads strung on raffia 32" long. Each bead is about 10x20 mm. -
A gorgeous strand of 52 vintage African 'Amber' copol 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 50 vintage African 'Amber' copol 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!
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