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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 Star Pendant handmade of brass in the ancient Lost Wax Method for Funky Frog by the Metal Smiths of Koforidua, Ghana, W. Africa. There is a large and small star to choose from. -
Beautiful Star Pendant handmade of brass in the ancient Lost Wax Method for Funky Frog by the Metal Smiths of Koforidua, Ghana, W. Africa. The Star is 2 3/4" from the tip of loop to tip. $5 each There is a new order of stars that came in. Large and small stars that are a darker brass than these found here. -
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. -
Translucent tubular vintage Fulani glass beads strung on string 36" long. The average bead is about 4x 10 mm but there are varying sizes. This is a gorgeous blue and a delicate bead. -
About 82 beatiful African shell beads ranging from an off white to a honey colour. These shell beads are graduated going from small about 6 mm to large about 16 mm. They are strung on string 33 inches long. These Shell beads will add an ethereal quality to your beadwork! -
A strand of about 63 vintage Cherry red Bohemian Glass beads strung on string 24" long. This strand has mostly translucent dark cranberry beads with several opaque beads. Each tubular bead is approx. 22x6 mm . The strand of beads you receive would be similar to the photo with some variations. -
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A beautiful strand of about 19 ruby red Bohemian Glass beads strung on a strand about 28" long. These translucent beads were originally made in Czechoslovakia for African Trade. The beads vary in size about 35 mm x 12 mm. The strand you will receive will be similar to the one in the photo but there could be variations. These beads have a lot of history and will show the wear of their storied past. -
A strand of 27 old Bohemian oval red glass Tomato beads with three large Tomato Beads strung on fishing wire about 24" long. This strand is a mix of reds, a mix of sizes gorgeous beads. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a trader in the Koforidua Beads Market. -
A strand of 32 old bohemian oval red glass beads with two tubular red glass beads and one black glass bead strung on fishing wire about 24" long. The beads are handcrafted so vary in size, colour and shape. The average size is about 12 x 15 mm. -
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A strand of about 70 vintage red Bohemian Glass beads strung on string 24" long. This strand has mostly round and some tubular beads. Each bead is approx. 7 mm . The strand of beads you receive would be the same as in the photo. -
About 74 Small oval vintage Bohemian Glass beads strung on fisherman wire 32" long. Each bead is about 7 x 10 mm. There will be variations in colour, size and shape. These beads were found in Koforidua Beads Market. -
A strand of 30 large round vintage red Tomato Beads with one large tube bead. You will receive the strand shown in image. These beads show they have traveled continents! Please contact us if you would like a specific strand. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a trader in the Koforidua Beads Market. -
A strand of 6 vintage red Tomato Beads. Each strand has complimentary beads. You will receive a strand shown in image. These beads show they have traveled continents! Please contact us if you would like a specific strand. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a trader in the Koforidua Beads Market. -
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A strand of 31 old bohemian oval red Tomato glass beads strung on string about 22" long. The beads are handcrafted so vary in size, colour and shape. The average size is about 10 x 12 mm. -
Delicate pinky white Seashell disks or Heishi Beads strung on string 16"long. The disks vary from 8 to 10 mm depending on the strand. If you would like a specific size please contact us otherwise you will receive a strand similar to the ones in the photo. These Shell beads will add an ethereal quality to your beadwork!
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