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A flat round clay bead about 31 mm in diameter with a flower design in white. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. You will receive a bead similar to the ones in the photo.. 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. -
Vintage black and white glass beads. The beads are 16x20mm. They are black with white Polka Dots. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this 'collection' was born. There is a whole drawer ful of black and white goodness. Now on line. $1.00/ bead -
Round Batik Bone Beads in various designs. Three designs to choose from: Evil Eye, White Zig Zag on brown Background and black stripe on white Background. They are on average 23 mm. These beads are handmade so vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive a bead similar to the ones in the photo. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in the Koforidua Market. No animal was killed to make these beads. In Africa everything is put to good use including bones! -
A tubular Sandcast bead in a cement grey with yellow, rust and black Stripes. Each bead is about 11x17mm. The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A bicone Sandcast bead in a sand with black swirls- very dramatic. Each bead is about 19 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A Fused Recycled Glass bead in fusion of colours. Each bead is about 18 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
Beautifully made Yellow, White and Purple Recycled Glass tube beads. There are two sizes to choose from. You will receive a bead from grouping in photo. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. Funky Frog got these beads directly from the amazing designer and maker Tet in Accra, Ghana. -
Small brass Sun Disk Bead about 25 mm x 17 mm . These beads have a greenish patina. Originally found in West African countries such as Ghana, boule beads are made from brass and strung to produce beautiful jewelry. These beads were originally used to make ornaments such as necklaces and bracelets that would serve as symbols of power, wealth and status in society. $1.50/ bead -
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. -
Very dark green with stripes of green Sandcast Beads. The beads vary in size from 14x30 to 10x20 mm. You will receive a bead from the picture above. If you have a preference is size (large or small) please contact us and we will try to accomodate you. $1.50/bead -
A gorgeous Coin Brass Tubular Beads. The beads are approximately 40 mm by 6 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The bead you will receive will be similar to the ones you see in the photo but might have some variations. A bead with some black etchings... $1.50 each -
6 gorgeous Coin Silver Tubular Beads. The beads are approximately 30-37 mm by 6 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The beads you will receive will be similar to the ones you see in the photo but might have some variations. A bead with a bit of black etching ... $1.50 each -
Irregular Shaped Batik Bone Beads with Polka Dots, Stripes and Evil Eye. There are 4 different Irregular Shaped Batik Bone Beads to choose from. They are about 23 mm. These beads are handmade so vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive a bead similar to the ones in the photo. Strands of the 40 Polka Dot Irregular Batik Bone Beads strung on raffia as they are found in the market are available. You will find them here. There are large Polka Dots and Small Polka Dots strands. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in the Koforidua Market. No animal was killed to make these beads. In Africa everything is put to good use including bones! -
Vintage Black with Millefiori insets Tubular Beads about 10 x 25 mm. These beads were a real find at the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana! Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this ‘collection’ was born. There is a whole drawer full of Black and White Goodness now on line! $1.50/bead -
During a 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 ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Fish Pendants for those Pisces out there are part of that batch. There are 5 different fish to choose from. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These bodoms are a black with white drops ...their beauty is hard to capture in a photograph! The beads are handcrafted using the methods of the ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. You will received one of the bodoms in the image you choose. These beads make an one of a kind focal point... There are 3 sizes to choose from. -
12 Black and White recycled glass disks beads about 4 x 10 mm. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this ‘collection’ was born. There is a whole drawer full of Black and White Goodness now on line! $1.50/ 12 beads -
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Large black and white tube Bead that are about 17x21 mm. These beads would make good focal beads. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this 'collection' was born. There is a whole section of Black and White Goodness now on line! $1.50/ bead -
Beautiful tile shaped Recycled Glass Beads 10x28 mm in teal, soft orange and oatmeal. You will receive a bead from grouping in photo. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. Funky Frog got these beads directly from the amazing designer and maker Tet in Accra, Ghana. -
Beautiful rectangle Recycled Glass Beads 13x19 mm in soft grey,orange, blue, yellow and white with colourful specks. You will receive a bead from grouping in photo. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. Funky Frog got these beads directly from the amazing designer and maker Tet in Accra, Ghana. -
Beautiful tile shaped Recycled Glass Beads 10x28-32 mm in black, soft red,blue and oatmeal. You will receive a bead from grouping in photo. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. Funky Frog got these beads directly from the amazing designer and maker Tet in Accra, Ghana. -
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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Brass filligree bead. Each bead is approx. 19 x 10 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. $2/bead -
Round Brass filligree bead approx. 19x7 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries so there will be variations amongst the beads. $2/bead
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