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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. -
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. -
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 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 -
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. -
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. -
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! -
A gorgeous strand of 47 vintage African 'Amber' copol beads strung on string 44" long. There is a medley of warm colours and shapes that would make a striking necklace just as it is! -
A strand of 44 graduated African Amber Beads strung on string 32" long. The largest bead is 29x15 mm and the smallest is 18x13 mm. This is definitely a collector's item or broken up add interest to a special project. -
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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 -
Sometimes you are doing a project where you only need a few beads not a whole strand. 4 different and gorgeous African Amber beads to choose from ... or pick a few of each. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive bead/beads similar to the image of the selection you have chosen. -
35 gorgeous Moroccan African Amber Beads measuring from the smallest at 20 mm to the largest which is 26 mm with Mali Prayer Beads as spacer beads. The Mali Prayer beads are dark Ebony wood with silver inlay. These beads are traded directly from a Trader in Ghana. -
25 gorgeous Africab Amber Beads measuring about 37x23 mm. These Amber coloured beads are traded directly from a Trader in Ghana. -
52 gorgeous Moroccan Amber Beads measuring about 20-25 mm. These Amber coloured beads are traded directly from a Trader in Ghana. -
Gorgeous African Amber Disk Beads measuring about 6x25 mm. These Amber or Tangerine coloured disk beads are available in a strand with 80 beads or 6 beads.
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