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Indian glass beads traded in Ghana, W. Africa ...Funky Frog found these beads in the Agboblushi Market, Accra. These red with blue and white patterns swirled in beads are a donut shape about 20 x 11 mm. Their texture is like velvet. Even though they are contemporary beads they have a vintage feel to them. $8/6 beads -
A beautiful very light weight African necklace with a distinct African Amber Vibe ... The necklace is about 17 1/2" long with resin beads and several metal beads... Funky Frog found this at the Koforidua Market stall of Garbe, a Trader with a very discerning taste ... a very long time trader who loves his beads and knows his stuff! -
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A beautiful elegant necklace with burgundy dyed leather and Kenya Batik Bone beads ... found in the Art Alliance Gallery in Accra, Ghana. So many beautiful things there i was delighted to be able to bring home something home from there!! -
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Cowrie Shells are beautiful and summery! This cowrie shells necklace is ethereal! A real statement piece for that woman who dares! Funky Frog met such a woman working in Ghana ... she was Australian and would wear a necklace like this as everyday wear ... she looked fabulous!! This is for someone like her! The necklace hangs down 11". I have about a 14" neck and it fits snug. It felt better for me with a beautiful sea shell coloured silk ribbon tied just a bit looser ... this silk ribbon makes it a one size fits all....Cowrie Shells have had great significance to humanity over the years. They were made into jewelry and hair ornaments, used in religious rituals and as protective amulets and up until the late 19th century they were even used as money! They are also a sign of femininity and fertility with women wearing them not only to help them conceive but to help them give birth safely. They bring good luck to the wearer and protect their spirit. And they are just beautiful!
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Tribal funky look! ... a beautiful Cowrie Pendant on Leather paired with dramatic batik bone beads from Kenya has a real feel of back to Africa that Funky Frog just loves! The pendant is about 4 1/2'x 3 1/2" on linen cord about 25 1/2" long. The closure is a coconut button bead. If you would like to make your own necklace you can get the pendants here in the Curios section. And of course there are lots of beads to choose on Funky Frog's beads section! -
Tribal funky look! ... a beautiful Cowrie Pendant on Leather paired with dramatic batik bone beads from Kenya has a real feel of back to Africa that Funky Frog just loves! The pendant is about 3 3/4'x 1 3/4" on linen cord about 25 1/2" long. The closure is a coconut button bead. If you would like to make your own necklace you can get the pendants here in the Curios section. And of course there are lots of beads to choose in Funky Frog's beads section! -
A gorgeous strand of about about 80 colourful Vintage large Mali Wedding Beads ... the beads are about 23 mm. These beads are collectible and gorgeous! They will show their age with some chips and weathering which only adds to their beauty. "Mali Wedding beads are hand-made, and are presented to brides on their wedding days. They were made in what was once known as Czechoslovakia, for trade in Africa. Mali Wedding beads are worn throughout West Africa, specifically in Mali. These trade beads are multicolored and come in different shapes and sizes." -
A gorgeous strand of about 145 colourful mini Mali Wedding Beads in a variety of colours, yellow, sky blue, white, reddish brown and green with white or black swirls .. the strand is approximately 26" long and the little beads are about 14 mm. These would make a statement necklace as is or broken up the beads would add pizzazz to any project. -
A colourful strand of 100 Mali Wedding Beads strung on fishing wire 27" long. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive a strand similar to the one in the photo. -
26 colourful bulb Mali Wedding Beads ready to be made into a gorgeous piece. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive the wedding beads in the photo. -
26 colourful bulb Mali Wedding Beads ready to be made into a gorgeous piece. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive the wedding beads in the photo.
