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A strand of 50 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 26". The beads are approx. 14-16 mm by 10-12 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size within the strand. The string you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found for Funky Frog by a Trader in the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana. These beads are becoming hard to find as Mali is struggling at this time. -
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 -
Tiny handmade copper heishi ... perfect for every project! Strung on string 26" long ... the tiny bead is about 3mm. -
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. -
Ornate engraved silver metal ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 19.5mm to 23 mm in diameter on the inside. The rings are flat with the engravings cover 3/4 of the surface. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in design and size between the bracelets. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure with a ring measurer or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Twisted Design Rustic Copper Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring is about 19mm on the inside. The ring itself is quite fine about 2mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Silver metal ring with a flat engraved top found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 18.5mm to 22.5 mm in diameter on the inside. This ring is quite thick. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in design and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure specifically or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Plain Silver Metal Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 20mm to 21.5 mm in diameter on the inside. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure specifically or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Heavy Rustic Copper Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 20mm to 23 mm in diameter on the inside. The ring itself if very thick about 6mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring or we will send you one like in the photo. -
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15 sets of 11 Silver Washer Beads with "Save the Queen" engraved twice + 14 Black Beads strung on raffia ... definitely vintage! Found in the Koforidua Market... very interesting old find! -
25 Silver Washer Beads with "Save the Queen" engraved twice!! ... definitely vintage! Found in the Koforidua Market... $5/25 beads -
A strand of 70 Cameroon Copper Bicone Beads about 10 mm strung on raffia about 24" long. These beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of Silver Metal Spacer Beads handcrafted in Ghana by jewelry smiths strung on raffia 26" long. These beads were found in one of the largest markets of West Africa in Kumasi, Ghana. The beads are approx. 11x20 mm. -
Silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads that are approx. 10 mm x 15 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The bead you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. We also have strands of these beads in various sizes. -
A strand of 35 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approximately 12". The beads are approximately 10 mm by 4 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size within the strand. The string you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. -
A strand of 50 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approximately 16". The beads are approximately 10 mm by 7 mm but vary quite a bit. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size within the strand. The string you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. -
6 'silver' coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads. The beads are approx. 26 mm by 17 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size within the strand. The 6 beads you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. The beads are well made and are probably made with the old coins these beads are named for. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. There are slightly larger lighter Mali coin beads as seen in last image which can be found here. -
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A strand of 50 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 28". The beads are approx. 11 mm by 15 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size within the strand. The string you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found by Hidir, Trader at the Koforidua Market in Ghana for Funky Frog. The Mali Coin Silver Beads are getting hard to find - these are gorgeous beads and well made! -
6 'silver' coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads. The beads are approx. 26 mm by 19 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The 6 beads you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads are a very light metal ... probably not the old coins that these beads are named for... which make them perfect to go with the heavier African Beads!! These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. -
12 gorgeous Silver Coin Metal Mali Bicone Beads. The beads are approximately 14 mm by 15 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size within the strand. The string you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. -
A large gorgeous Silver Coin Metal Mali squashed Bicone Bead. The bead will be 27-29 mm x 20 -21 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape. The bead you will receive will be similar to the one in the photo. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. The Mali Coin Beads are said to be made of recycled old coins in Mali. Hence the name. These beads have the solidity and heft of old coins. There is delicate engraving on each bead. These beads are getting harder to find especially ones of this quality. The Traders blame this on Mali's difficulties. -
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. I asked them to create some closures for Funky Frog and this was the most exotic one! Each half of the closure is about 35mm. The closures are hand made so will vary in size and shape. The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. -
During 2018 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These hooks and eyes 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 brass hooks are 20 mm and the eyes are 17 mm. $4/hook + eye
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