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Silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads that are approx. 10 mm x 15 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 one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. We also have strands of these beads in various sizes. -
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 -
A 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. -
A large Brass Coin Metal Mali squashed Bicone Bead that is approx. 20 mm by 28 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. These Mali Coin beads especially the brass beads are getting harder to find... The Traders blame it on Mali's troubles. $3/ bead The last image shows all of Funky Frog's Mali Coin Brass Beads different sizes. To see all of these beads please search 30m. -
Clay bicone beads from Mali with a white geometric design and a rough earthy finish. The beads range from 27 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 21 Mali Clay Beads strung on string / $65 One Mali Clay Bead / $ 3.00 -
A large gorgeous Silver Coin Metal Mali squashed Bicone Bead. The bead will be 27-29 mm x 20 -21 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape. The bead you will receive will be similar to the one in the photo. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. The Mali Coin Beads are said to be made of recycled old coins in Mali. Hence the name. These beads have the solidity and heft of old coins. There is delicate engraving on each bead. These beads are getting harder to find especially ones of this quality. The Traders blame this on Mali's difficulties. -
A gorgeous barrel shaped bead 21 x 28 mm with a carved design that is brushed with a brick colour... Would make a beautiful pendant! Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. You will receive one that is similar to the ones in the photo. If you get six beads the sixth one is free ! (so in actual fact only order five and i will put in the free one :) 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. -
A strand of 6 grey with white Sun designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali. The beads are 28 mm in diameter. You will receive 6 beads as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. In the second photo the big brother is shown :) ... 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. -
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. There are two slight variations in the strands: 2nd image is Mini-1 and 3rd image is Mini-2. You will receive one of those pairs. If you have a preference please contact us. -
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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. -
6 'silver' coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads. The beads are approx. 26 mm by 19 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. The 6 beads you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. These beads are a very light metal ... probably not the old coins that these beads are named for... which make them perfect to go with the heavier African Beads!! These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. -
Small brass coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads that are approx. 11-14 mm by 5-8 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. These Mali Coin beads especially the brass beads are getting harder to find... The Traders blame it on Mali's troubles. For a full strand of 100 beads please click here. $10/12 beads The last image shows all of Funky Frog's Mali Coin Brass Beads different sizes. To see all of these beads please search 30m. -
6 'silver' coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads. The beads are approx. 26 mm by 17 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 6 beads you will receive will be similar to the one you see in the photo but might have some variations. The beads are well made and are probably made with the old coins these beads are named for. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. There are slightly larger lighter Mali coin beads as seen in last image which can be found here. -
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. -
Large brass coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads that are approx. 28 mm by 20 mm. These well made beads have a vintage aged patina. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. These beads were found in Koforidua Market in Ghana. These Mali Coin beads especially the brass beads are getting harder to find... The Traders blame it on Mali's troubles. $12/6 beads The last image shows all of Funky Frog's Mali Coin Brass Beads different sizes. To see all of these beads please search 30m. -
6 Brass Coin Metal Mali Bicone Beads that are approx. 15 mm by 16 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. These Mali Coin beads especially the brass beads are getting harder to find... The Traders blame it on Mali's troubles. $12/6 beads The last image shows all of Funky Frog's Mali Coin Brass Beads different sizes. To see all of these beads please search 30m. -
12 gorgeous Silver Coin Metal Mali Bicone Beads. The beads are approximately 14 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 in Koforidua Market in Ghana. -
11 round disk shaped old Soft Granite Stone Beads from Mali handcrafted in the ancient methods. These unusual beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. They range from 15 to 28 mm. You will receive a grouping of 11 beads similar to the groupings the second image. These beads are a soft Cement Grey with a rough earthy feel and look. -
A strand of 100 hard wood Mali Prayer Beads with a copper band inset strung on string 24" long. Each bead is about 9 mm wide x 4 mm top to bottom and the hole is about 2mm ... these are handmade so will vary slightly in size and shape. 'The English word bead derives from the Old English noun bede which means a prayer. The exact origins of prayer beads remain uncertain, but their earliest use probably traces to Hindu prayers in India.' (wikipedia) -
25 Small brass coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads that are approx. 10 mm by 14 mm. Please note that these beads are made by hand out of recycled metal and will vary in shape and size. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a favourite Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. These Mali Coin beads especially the brass beads are getting harder to find... The Traders blame it on Mali's troubles. $25/25 beads The last image shows all of Funky Frog's Mali Coin Brass Beads different sizes. To see all of these beads please search 30m. -
A strand of 35 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approximately 12". The beads are approximately 10 mm by 4 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 in Koforidua Market in Ghana. -
A strand of 50 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approximately 16". The beads are approximately 10 mm by 7 mm but vary quite a bit. 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 in Koforidua Market in Ghana. -
A strand of 48 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 18". The beads are approx. 8 mm by 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 ... -
A strand of 60 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 26".The beads are about 16 mm. There are two strands to choose from, one strand is priced less as there are several damaged beads. The mali Silver Beads do have defects throughout in all strands as they are handmade. 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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