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During a Bead Hunt the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi made more leaves!! These beautiful leaf charms were designed and 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 ... Large Leaf Charm is 37 mm (with eyelet) long x 11 mm. Medium Leaf Charm is 31 mm (with eyelet) long x 12 mm. Small Leaf Charm is 27 mm (with eyelet) long x 11 mm. -
A large Boule Bead with the 'Looking Back' Adinkra Symbol, the Bird with her head turned back. This Boule Bead is 56 x 45 mm. These boule beads were originally used to make ornaments such as necklaces and bracelets that would serve as symbols of power, wealth and status in society. This Boule Bead would make a beautiful statement as a pendant bead. 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 ... -
A large Boule Bead with the 'Adaptability' Adinkra Symbol, the Turtle. This Boule Bead is 62 x 41 mm. These boule beads were originally used to make ornaments such as necklaces and bracelets that would serve as symbols of power, wealth and status in society. This Boule Bead would make a beautiful statement as a pendant bead. In these times adaptability is definitely something to work toward. 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 ... -
A large Boule Bead with Lizards This Boule Bead is 70 x 46 mm. These boule beads were originally used to make ornaments such as necklaces and bracelets that would serve as symbols of power, wealth and status in society. This Boule Bead would make a beautiful statement as a pendant bead. 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 ... -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautiful Design Hearts were created and made especially for Funky Frog. The Heart of course is the symbol of love and this heart has infinity circles as a design ... Infinite Love! 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 ... Large Heart is 40 mm (including loop). Medium Heart is 34 mm (including loop). Small Heart is 24 mm (including loop). -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These simple heart pendants 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 ... Large Simple Heart is 40 mm (including loop). Medium Simple Heart is 32 mm (including loop). Small Simple Heart is 28 mm (including loop). -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These round brass 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 ... These brass beads are about 13 mm and the hole is about 2-3mm. This is a mixture of three designs, two are cross hatches and the third is more solid with a circular design. You will get a mix like in the photo. $5/6 beads -
3 Tubular Brass Beads with an imprinted design about 11x22 mm. The brass colour is quite bright but not brassy. These beads are handmade so will vary in shape, colour and size. The beads were found in the Bead Market in Kumasi, Ghana. $4/ 3 beads -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These tiny boule 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 ... These brass boule beads are tiny at about 16mm x 8mm. $8/6 beads -
During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These designed round 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 … These Brass Beads are about 15mm in diameter. The hole is in the side of the bead so you will see the design on the flat part of the bead. $5/6beads -
Great strand of 50 brass Aja beads from Nigeria. Approx 2x10mm with 1-2mm hole. Made from found metal, mostly brass with other alloys. Intricately shaped with flowery design and make great spacers. Good weight to them- solid. If you would like individual beads please contact us. $5/5 Aja Beads -
100 Small Brass Bicone Beads about 7x11 mm strung on string. These beads, traded and bought in Ghana, are handmade so will vary in size and shape.These beads are available $5/10 beads as well here. -
Tubular brass bead with small raised dots approx. 30 x 11 mm . These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour and will vary. $2/bead -
Small Brass Bicone Beads about 7x11 mm. These beads traded and bought in Ghana are handmade so will vary in size and shape.These beads are available in strands as well here. $5/10 beads
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