Vintage Authentic British West African Coin with a center hole. Used throughout West Africa from British Cameroons to the British Gold Coast. Well worn and patinated coins dating from the 30's and up. Used as currency in the colonial period. Left with the old patina. Fabulous for pendants and/or charms in jewelry making, collage, textile and artful embellishment.
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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. -
A strand of about 25 tubular Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 26" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx.25x8 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of about 24 tubular Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 28" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx. 30x6 mm and the hole size fits a 2mm cord. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 25 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 28" long. These beads have a bold geometric design that will give any necklace a beautiful tribal quality. Each bead is approx. 17 mm x 7 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
Everything is used in Ghana ... even the byproducts of animals for food. The heart pendants are handmade from leather by-product. The hearts are 2 1/2 x 2 1/2". -
African Amber Pendants with copper, brass and silver decorative additions. Three different pendants to choose from. -
A Tuareg Pendant in various shapes, colours and designs. There are 6 different pendants to choose from. The beads are handmade so will have imperfections that add to their beauty. -
A beautiful Brass Tuareg Pendant - there are 6 different pendants with different sizes and shapesto choose from . This pendant was a wonderful find from Haruna, a Trader in the Kodoridua Market. -
Tuareg Pendants in the shape of hearts, disks and trees made of etched metal in silver and brass. A 1 mm cord can be used to make the pendant into a simple necklace .... Why not give your Valentine your heart? ... metaphorically of course!! There are also disks or shields (in case you need to defend your heart!) or trees (which stand for steadfast love for those of you who have been Valentines for awhile!) These delicate pendants will add to any project! -
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. -
Tuareg Pendants made of ebony wood in the shape of shields with copper, silver and brass inlay. Two sizes to choose from. -
Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... 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 ... Oval Wedge Pendant ..... a large thin oval folded over.. very simple and elegant. 1 3/4" long. Can be cleaned and polished for a brighter brass colour or left with the vintage finish. Hand made using the lost wax method in Kokofrom, Ghana. -
Beautiful Sun Pendant handmade of brass in the ancient Lost Wax Method for Funky Frog by the Metal Smiths of Koforidua, Ghana, W. Africa. The pendant is about 35mm in diameter. -
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. -
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. -
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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.