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  • A strand of 12 brass bicone beads on cord 10" long. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 20x12 mm. $16/12 beads
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    A strand of 45 Ethiopian Prayer Beads strung on string 26" long. These beads are handmade and very light for a metal 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
  • Small brass bicone bead. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 17 x10 mm. $2/bead
  • Fancy Brass Football shaped beads with a string design around the centre approx. 14 x 22 mm. These beads are handcrafted using recycled brass  and have an antique brass finish. $2/bead
  • Fancy decorative brass bead which is approx. 21 x 11 mm. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. $2/bead
  • 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
  • Fancy brass bicone beads with a raised braided division in the middle strung on cord 9" long. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 22 x 14 mm.  These beads are handmade so will vary. $2/bead
  • 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.
  • 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
  • A little barrel shaped clay bead with engraved designs 24 x 18 mm. These Mali clay beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa.
  • Mali Clay Spindle Beads

    $1.00$29.00
    A beautiful  grey with white Sun designs Clay Spindle bead from Mali.  The beads are 28 mm in diameter. You will receive either a single bead or a strand as shown in the photos. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth.  
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  • A beautiful round  Clay Disk Bead with engraved designs dusted with white about 28 mm wide x 16 mm thick. The beads are handmade in Mali so will vary in size shape and colour.  These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa.
  • 66 small round Mali Clay beads strung on string. The beads vary in size from 11 to 14 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape and colour. If you are interested in only a few beads don't hesitate to contact us and we could break up a strand for you. The beads are 18 cents each.
  • Three very special beads ... Two are curved long tubes with tribal designs and the third is one of the large beads .. you can choose or we will surprise you!  The tube beads are 38 x 15 mm. You will receive a strand as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth.  
  • 18 mm Mali Clay Beads

    $0.75$25.00
    Clay bicone beads from Mali  with a white geometric design and a rough earthy finish. The beads range from 18 mm. These beads are handmade and therefore each string or bead  is slightly different from the others with a variation in the geometric design. A strand of 33 Mali Clay Beads strung on string / $25 One Mali Clay Bead / $ .75
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  • A strand of 53 Clay  beads in the shape of dice from Mali strung on string 25" long.  The beads range from 12 mm. These beads are handmade and therefore each string is slightly different from the others with a variation in the geometric design. These are old beads so might be pitted and a one bead in the strand could be broken..
  • A beautiful strand of 6 dark grey with white designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on raffia. These beads have a smooth polished feel with dramatic geometric designs. The beads are 30 mm in diameter. The beads are handmade and will vary in shape, patterns and colour. The string you receive will be similar to the one in the photo. My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact that they are made from Africa's earth.
  • 4 small grey with white designs Clay beads from Mali. These beads have geometric designs of lines and dots. The beads are about 16 mm. $4/4 beads
  • A football shaped Clay Bead from Mali with geometric designs etched dusted in white. The bead is 41 x 23 mm. These beads were bought in the  Koforidua Beads Market, Ghana, W. Africa.
  • A strand of 4 gorgeous  old Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on cord. These beads have a variety of geometric designs. The beads range from 29 mm in diameter. They are very special beads. You will receive a strand similar to one in the photos.. If you would like a specific strand don't hesitate to contact us.

    My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these ‘Spindles’ actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today… They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made from Africa's earth.

  • 3 beautiful  Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on hemp. These beads have a beautiful geometric design and a smooth polished feel. The beads are about 15x20 mm in diameter.
  • Gorgeous large grey with white designs clay bead from Mali about 25 mm in diameter. The bead is dusted with a white powder that settles into the engraved design. You can brush off the excess powder with a soft cloth. If you actually wash the bead it will change the look quite a bit, the grey is quite dark and the white powder can wash away just staying in the designs. Fun addition to any earthy project!
  • A grey with white designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali.  The beads are 33 mm x 21 mm. You will receive a bead similar to the ones shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth.  
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    Two strands of tiny delicate clay beads from Mali strung on rafia about 34" long. The beads are a uniform terracotta colour. These were bought directly from a Bead Trader in Ghana, W. Africa. You will receive strands similar to the photos.
  • 5 beautiful  old Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on hemp. These beads have a beautiful geometric design and a rough earthy look. The beads are about 15 mm in diameter.
  • 2 sizes of a gorgeous old clay  disk bead  with a carved circle designs that are brushed with a brick colour...The large disk is about 32 x 17 mm and the medium one is about 29 x 11 mm  ... i just love this bead!  This is one of those beads that would look so great just as a handful in a bowl...   Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. You will receive a bead that is similar to the ones in the photo. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles'  evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth.  
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  • A strand of 5 gorgeous old Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on cord. These beads have a variety of geometric designs. The beads range from 23 mm in diameter. They are very special beads. You will receive a strand similar to one in the photos.. If you would like a specific strand don't hesitate to contact us.

    My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these ‘Spindles’ actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today… They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made from Africa's earth.

  • A small round disk shaped  Clay Bead from Mali with engraved designs dusted with white 20 mm in diameter x 11 mm thick. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa.
  • During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These 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 20 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick. These beads have a 'little brother' which you can check out here ... $2/ bead
  • During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautiful 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 28 mm x 20 mm. $3/ bead
  • During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These chunky bicone 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 16mm x 11 mm. $12/6beads
  • 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
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    During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These little square 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 12 mm square. $6/6beads
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    During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These thick disk like 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 12 mm in diameter. The hole is on the flat side of the beads, so this bead acts as a thick spacer bead and you can see the design which looks like a lot of thin beads!! Very Pretty... $6/6beads
  • During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These thick disk like 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 15 mm in diameter x9 mm. The hole is on the flat side of the beads, so this bead acts as a thick spacer bead and you can see the cross hatch design.... These beads have a 'big brother' you can check them out here.... $6/6beads
  • 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 a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These designed brass tubes 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 tube  beads are 20mm x 5mm. $3/bead
  • During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These designed brass tubes 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 tube  beads are 20mm x 5mm. $2/bead
  • During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These 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 17mmx15mm. $7.50/6 beads
  • During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These 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 13mmx8mm. $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
  • Filligree Brass Beads made by modern metal smiths who are using an ancient method their ancestors used... then it was gold .. now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! These filligree Beads are football shaped, 35mm x 22mm and beautifully made. $3/bead
  • Filligree Brass Beads made by modern metal smiths who are using an ancient method their ancestors used... then it was gold .. now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! These filligree Beads are football shaped, are 32mm x 22 mm and are beautifully made. $3/ bead
  • During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These chunky 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 11mm x 10 mm. $10/6beads
  • During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. 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 Elbow Beads were made especially for Funky Frog. They are quite an unusual shape ... i saw one among all the beads and asked to have some made as a trial. Looking forward to incorporating them into my jewelry!!  They are about 29" x 21" .  
  • 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
  • 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 9 mm and the hole is about 2-3mm. This is a mixture of two designs, one is  cross hatches and the third is solid with a line design. You will get a mix like in the photo. $6.50/12 beads
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