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A strand of 24 fused Red, White + Yellow Recycled Glass Beads in the shape of a large tulip. These translucent beads are about 25x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape and even colour. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. -
58 Polished Mixed Colours with a band of earthy oatmeal or green Sandcast Beads strung on raffia. Each bead is approximately 12 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. They make a fantastic necklace as is or restrung. -
30 Polished Mixed Colours with a band of earthy oatmeal or green Sandcast Football shaped Beads strung on string 24" long. Each bead is approximately 14x22 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. They make a fantastic necklace as is or restrung. Funky Frog got these in the last Bead Hunt from the Bead Makers themselves in Accra, Ghana. -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These large bodom beads have the evil eye. The belief in the ‘evil eye’ dates back thousands of years. It is one of the strongest symbolic symbols in the world. Wearing an evil eye as an amulet is believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The evil eye has symbolism in practically every country in the world and every religion. Very powerful stuff! These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. This Bodom Bead is a squashed bicone and is about 26mmH x 44mmW . This large bead is white with a rust red, blue and black 'evil eye' designs. The hole is about 5 mm. The bead has a rough, earthy, organic feel to it. We are displaying only two of these beads but there are more but they will have slight variations so if you would like more than one please contact us and we will send you a photo .... -
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 23" long. The glass beads are about 6-9 mm in diameter. These are great spacer beads. An assortment of colours and sizes. You will receive the strand shown. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. -
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 23" long. The glass beads are about 5 mm in diameter. These are great spacer beads. An assortment of colours. You will receive a strand similar to the strands shown. There are variations between strands. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. -
Delicate pinky white Seashell disks or Heishi Beads strung on string 16"long. The disks vary from 8 to 10 mm depending on the strand. If you would like a specific size please contact us otherwise you will receive a strand similar to the ones in the photo. These Shell beads will add an ethereal quality to your beadwork! -
A strand of about 31 gorgeous smoke grey Disk bone beads from Kenya strung on raffia 26" long. Each bead is a circular shape about 19 mm in diameter. These beads are handmade so will have a lot of variations in colour, shape and size. There are now 4 different shapes in this gorgeous grey. -
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72 Contemporary Red Glass Chevron Beads were probably made in India and traded in Ghana W. Africa. Found some of these in the largest Bead Market in W. Africa and since they are very popular decided to get more in more colours and shapes! Each bead is about 6x9 mm in an oblong shape. The beads vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive a strand similar to the one in the image. -
A strand of about 32 Bone Disk Beads with a star about 5x20 mm from Kenya strung on raffia 30" long. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size between strands. -
A strand of about 32 Bone Disk Beads with a circle about 3 x 19-26 mm from Kenya strung on raffia 26" long. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size between strands. -
Wonderful airy Fish Bone Beads!! Strung on fishing wire about 41" long. Depending on the strand the beads range from 5x10mm to 11x13mm ... These delicate, light as air beads were a new discovery for me. Hidir, a Trader at the Koforidua Beads Market introduced me to them. Everything in Africa is used and reused ... even as the case is here - fish bones! These bone beads are ethereal and delicate. You can see his display in the photo ... You will receive a strand similar to the ones in the photo - if you have a preference for larger or smaller beads please contact us. Just a note: People say eww! fish bones ... don't they smell? And no they don't at all!! -
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Gorgeous set of off white with swirled in mosaics of terracota and blue Recycled Glass beads.. perfect for a stunning piece. Smallest bodom like bead is 12x18mm and the largest is 18x24mm ...with one football shaped bead 16x24mm. -
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Abstract art in beads!! 3 football shaped Recycled Glass Beads about 19x32 mm and two Bodom type Recycled Glass Beads ... A swirl of colour for an amazing projet!! -
A strand of 38 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 23" long. The Batik Bone beads have a bold geometric design that will give any necklace a beautiful tribal quality. These particular beads are spotted and reminiscent of a cow... Each bead is approx. 22 mm x 14 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 22" long. The glass beads are about 6-12 mm in diameter. These are great spacer beads. You will receive the strand displayed. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. -
A strand of about 40 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 27" long. The Batik Bone beads have a bold geometric design that will give any necklace a beautiful tribal quality. These particular beads are have a zig zag design... Each bead is approx. 10 mm x 20 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
Colourful strand of large 25 fancy Indian Glass Beads that apparently traveled all the way from India to West African Bead Market.. then brought to Canada by Funky Frog – jet set beads! However the Beads Trader told me they were from Nigeria. While research this bead i could not find any related beads except the glass beads coming from India ... if anyone know these beads please contact us! The beads are about 13x29 mm. There is a smaller version of these beads which you can check out by clicking here. They are pictured together in the last photo. -
A strand of 40 White with Black Zig Zag Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia " long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx. 10 mm x 20 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of about 40 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 24" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx. 22 mm x 13 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of 40 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 24" long. These beads have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead handmade and are varying sizes. Bought by Funky Frog from the Beads Traders of Agboblushi Market in Accra, Ghana. If you would like just a few beads please contact us. $1.50/bead -
A strand of about 39 Batik Bone Beads from Kenya strung on raffia 24" long. These beads which are white with black circles have a bold geometric design and shape that will give any necklace an eye catching tribal feel. Each bead is approx. 10 mm x 21 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size. -
A strand of about 78 white bone graduated disk beads from Kenya strung on string 26" long. Large bead is approx. 34 mm and smallest is about 10 mm. These beads are handmade so will have variations in colour, design and size between strands. -
A strand of assorted Chevron Beads on fishing line 30" long. The beads vary in size, colour and shape. ' Venetian chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, most heavily in West Africa, where they were first introduced by Dutch merchants in the late 15th century. ' (wikipedia) You will receive a strand similar to one in the photo.
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