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A gorgeous strand of about about 80 colourful Vintage large Mali Wedding Beads ... the beads are about 23 mm. These beads are collectible and gorgeous! They will show their age with some chips and weathering which only adds to their beauty. "Mali Wedding beads are hand-made, and are presented to brides on their wedding days. They were made in what was once known as Czechoslovakia, for trade in Africa. Mali Wedding beads are worn throughout West Africa, specifically in Mali. These trade beads are multicolored and come in different shapes and sizes." -
A gorgeous strand of about 24 colourful new large Mali Wedding Beads ... the beads are about 21 mm. These would add pizzazz to any project! -
A gorgeous strand of about 24 colourful with white stripes mini Mali Wedding Beads.. blue, green, red, white, grey and yellow ... the little beads are about 14-16 mm. These would add pizzazz to any project! -
A gorgeous strand of about 24 bright yellow with white stripes mini Mali Wedding Beads ... the little beads are about 15 mm. These would add pizzazz to any project! -
A gorgeous strand of about 24 green with white stripes mini Mali Wedding Beads ... the little beads are about 18 mm. These would add pizzazz to any project! -
A gorgeous strand of about 145 colourful mini Mali Wedding Beads in a variety of colours, yellow, sky blue, white, reddish brown and green with white or black swirls .. the strand is approximately 26" long and the little beads are about 14 mm. These would make a statement necklace as is or broken up the beads would add pizzazz to any project. -
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 Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa.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. -
26 colourful bulb Mali Wedding Beads ready to be made into a gorgeous piece. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa.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 the wedding beads in the photo. -
26 colourful bulb Mali Wedding Beads ready to be made into a gorgeous piece. 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 the wedding beads in the photo. -
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Indian Glass Beads Soup with over 100 assorted beads ... made in India, traded in Ghana, W. Africa and now available in Montreal, Canada!! Definitely beads that have traveled!! You will receive the mix you see in the photo. Two Bead Soups to choose from. -
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Another Funky Frog Sale Lot which is a collection of gorgeous old African Trade beads... This Lot is a mix of beads and you will receive all the beads in the photo. -
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Strands of various sizes, colours and shapes of small Glass Beads bought directly from Ghana's largest beads market, Koforidua. You have 4 different Sale Lots to choose from ... you will receive the strands shown in image. The first Lot has 3 lots of 8 strands of the same glass beads ... there might be a slight variations between the three has these beads are handmade. -
5 strands of tiny Blue Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. A beautiful mix of blues in different shade and sizes. You will receive 5 strands similar to the image.. they will vary in size and colour. -
A strand of small Mixed Colours Goombah Glass Beads strung on string about 42" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. 'Goombah?' you ask .... This is what the trader called them and since it was such a nice word i took note but forgot to ask him why ... next time! -
A strand of small Yellow Goombah Glass Beads strung on string about 42" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. 'Goombah?' you ask .... This is what the trader called them and since it was such a nice word i took note but forgot to ask him why ... next time! -
A strand of small Blue Goombah Glass Beads strung on string about 42" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. 'Goombah?' you ask .... This is what the trader called them and since it was such a nice word i took note but forgot to ask him why ... next time! -
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There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Geometric Hexagon Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Hexagon is about 55 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. Did you know the hexagon is the most efficient, least wasteful shape found in nature. ... The compressive characteristics of the shape allow it to be one of the strongest structures in the world.The cells of a beehive honeycomb are hexagonal. Cool. $5/hexagon pendant -
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There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Geometric Rectangle Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Hexagon is about 28 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. $4/rectangle pendant -
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An abstract Figure Pendant made in the Lost Wax Method especially for Funky Frog by the Kokofrom Cooperative in Kumasi, W. Ghana. The Pendant is about 3 3/4" long with 2 eyes at the back. An original Pendant that will make a wonderful focal point. $15/pendant -
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During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These Pear Charms were made especially for Funky Frog . The Pear is 24 mm including loop. It is said that "while the symbolism associated with pears and pear trees varies slightly from culture to culture, in some form, it invariably stands for life and longevity." 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 ... -
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These Pineapple pendants were made especially for Funky Frog by the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The Pineapple is 49 mm including loop. It is said spiritually the Pineapple symbolizes the hospitality of families, true friendship, diplomacy and openhandedness. And apparently the sound of the Chinese word for pineapple is close to the sound of “good luck coming your way,” so the pineapple has become a popular traditional feng shui symbol of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. 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 ... -
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During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These Strawberry pendants were made especially for Funky Frog . The Strawberry is 41 mm including loop. It was fun to read that "the strawberry is a symbol for Venus, the Goddess of Love, because of its heart shapes and red color. ... and that to symbolize perfection and righteousness, medieval stone masons carved strawberry designs on altars and around the tops of pillars in churches and cathedrals." 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 ...
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