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Funky Frog's Bead Soup.... a collection of gorgeous African Recycled Glass beads... This Bead Soup is various Pink and Purple Recycled Glass Beads in various sizes and shapes. There are three Beads Soups to choose from. You will receive all the beads in the image. -
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A strand of approx. 66 Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 26" long. The beads are a real mix of sizes and shapes. The largest bead is approx. 45 mm around by 15 mm and smallest is about 14 mm x 6 mm. These beads were bought from Traders at Ghana's Bead Markets. These beads are made by the Beadmakers in Akyem Abompe in Ghana where they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes. Bauxite is a type of aluminum ore. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. They give a necklace a natural look and feel. This strand is quite unusual as some of the beads are carved. -
Strands of beautiful Ebony Wood beads in 4 different sizes and shapes. 1 strand has bigger beads, 2 strands have smaller sized and 1 strand has the medium beads. You will receive the strand you choose. These beads are handmade in Mali so will vary in size, shape and colour within the strand. Gorgeous statement beads!!! -
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This necklace is called the Ralph Necklace because a couple years ago Ralph Lauren draped multiple strands of African Recycled Glass Beads on his models in his Spring Collection ... the models looked stunning with the African Beads ... can't remember the clothes but the Beads..!!!! This necklace took its inspiration from Ralph's Beads ... You can wear them in layers or singly .. both looks wonderful complimenting a lovely summer day! The necklace is made of all sorts of recycled glass beads: hand painted, translucent, sandcast, tubular, disk, round, large and small.... a real bead soup! Yum!!! Each time a necklace is made a new assortment of colours is produced making each necklace unique! These necklaces are custom made to order ... you can leave it up to Funky Frog or choose a predominant colour. Also the length is up to you. The price varies according to length from $35 all the way up with the longest shown at $65. Please contact us and give your specifics .. and we will make one or a dozen necklaces for you!! The price listed is just a placeholder. Please note: This necklace can be seen at Boutique Sisi on Victoria Ave under the pink awning in Westmount, Quebec. -
A strand of approx. 191 Bauxite Beads strung on string 34" long. The beads are approx. 16 mm around by 4-5 mm. These beads were bought from Traders at Ghana's Bead Markets. These beads are made by the Beadmakers in Akyem Abompe in Ghana where they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes. Bauxite is a type of aluminum ore. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. They give a necklace a natural look and feel. -
This type of African mask is a Baule mask which is also known as a Goli mask. It is used in tribal dances during harvest festivals, in processions to honour distinguished visitors and at the funerals of important figures. The Baule are farmers who are part of the Akan people, which is one of the largest groups in West Africa. The circular face represents the life-giving force of the sun. This mask is a circle 9 ¾” diameter (with the 'handle' making it 12” in height) Made of wood which is carved and painted. -
One of my favourite places in Ghana is the Kokofrom Cooperative. This is a tiny village with Artisans still practicing methods of making brass figures and brass beads that their ancestors were doing for hundreds of years... This year Funky Frog put in a large order of pendants and beads ... and while we were there we came across some fun Curios ... These are delightful handles have an imprint of a turtle on the round knob which is 1 1/2" across.... There are four handles. -
A gorgeous strand of 50 African Amber beads strung on raffia 36" long. Each oblong bead is 11x18 mm. These beads are a warm dark amber colour and when you wear them they take on your warmth. So they are warm to look at and to touch! If you are interested in just buying a couple of these beads for your gorgeous necklace just contact us. Each bead is $1.50 or $9/6 beads. -
A gorgeous strand of 50 African Amber beads strung on raffia 30" long. The beads are round and about 14 mm. These beads are a warm sunflower yellow colour and when you wear them they take on your warmth. So they are warm to look at and to touch! -
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A strand of 50 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 28". The beads are approx. 11 mm by 15 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 by Hidir, Trader at the Koforidua Market in Ghana for Funky Frog. The Mali Coin Silver Beads are getting hard to find - these are gorgeous beads and well made! -
107 graduated Honey coloured Bone Disk Beads strung on string about 30" long. Largest disk bead is about 5x30 mm. The smallest is about 3x15 mm. These beads make a gorgeous accent bead. They were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, Trade Extraordinaire in Ghana. -
A strand of African Agate Beads strung on fishing wire about 26" long. The beads are a variation of rich verdant green. There are 4 varying strands and they are numbered in the second image. You will receive the strand shown in the photos. -
A Funky Frog necklace with African Amber Beads and Brass Beads. The main part of the necklace are caramel tube African Amber Beads with tiny brass Spacer Beads. The dangles are made with Brass beads and ruby African Amber beads. The beads are strung on beading wire about 19" long with a handcrafted brass hook closure made for Funky Frog by the Kokofrom Co-operative in Kumasi, Ghana. -
A fun Meredith Bracelet with Recycled Glass Beads, Mali Brass Beads and Freshwater Pearls strung on Beading wire adjustable from 7 to 8" long with a lobster claw closure. -
A beautiful Turquoise Stone Beads with brass and wood beads strung on beading wire 7 1/2 to 8 1/2" long. The turquoise is from Afghanistan and really beautiful quality. -
A fun Meredith Bracelet with Recycled Glass Beads, Mali Brass Beads and Freshwater Pearls strung on Beading wire adjustable from 7 to 8" long with a lobster claw closure. -
A very Royal Large Amulet Necklace made by master Metal Smiths in Accra, W. Ghana. Will add drama to anyone daring enough to wear it .... The Amulet is 7 1/2" across and about 5 1/4" high. -
A strand of 100 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 36". The beads are approx. 12-14 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 by Hidir, Trader at the Koforidua Market in Ghana for Funky Frog. He says these silver beads are getting harder to find. Doing some research a prevalent message is that in recent years, these beads are becoming more difficult to find as the human rights situation in Mali has significantly deteriorated, as attacks against civilians by Islamist armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) and large-scale abusive counter terrorism operations by Malian armed forces and associated foreign fighters surged. The violence exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis, with 8.8 million people requiring assistance and over 575,000 forced from their homes, including 375,000 internally displaced people and 205,000 refugees in neighboring countries as of August 2023. This forces many of the traditional artisans to leave the villages in pursuit of new opportunities. It makes these beads quite precious. -
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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! -
A strand of 100 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 30". The beads are approx. 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 by Hidir, Trader at the Koforidua Market in Ghana for Funky Frog. He says these silver beads are getting harder to find. Doing some research a prevalent message is that in recent years, these beads are becoming more difficult to find as the human rights situation in Mali has significantly deteriorated, as attacks against civilians by Islamist armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) and large-scale abusive counter terrorism operations by Malian armed forces and associated foreign fighters surged. The violence exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis, with 8.8 million people requiring assistance and over 575,000 forced from their homes, including 375,000 internally displaced people and 205,000 refugees in neighboring countries as of August 2023. This forces many of the traditional artisans to leave the villages in pursuit of new opportunities. It makes these beads quite precious. -
A strand of 50 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 30".The beads are about 19 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 by Hidir, Trader at the Koforidua Market in Ghana for Funky Frog. He says these silver beads are getting harder to find. Doing some research a prevalent message is that in recent years, these beads are becoming more difficult to find as the human rights situation in Mali has significantly deteriorated, as attacks against civilians by Islamist armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) and large-scale abusive counter terrorism operations by Malian armed forces and associated foreign fighters surged. The violence exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis, with 8.8 million people requiring assistance and over 575,000 forced from their homes, including 375,000 internally displaced people and 205,000 refugees in neighboring countries as of August 2023. This forces many of the traditional artisans to leave the villages in pursuit of new opportunities. It makes these beads quite precious. -
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A beautiful strand of 48 natural Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on raffia. These beads have a rough earthy feel with geometric designs. There are 22 large bicone beads that vary from 30 - 33 mm and 26 round beads about 19 to 22 mm. The beads are handmade and will vary in shape, patterns and colour. The string you receive is 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. -
Two beautiful Funky Frog bracelets to choose from! Both are made up of gorgeous old Trade Beads .. one is strung on waxed linen cord and the other is leather cord. -
Two beautiful Funky Frog bracelets to choose from! Both are made up of gorgeous old Trade Beads .. one is strung on waxed linen cord and the other is leather cord.
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