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A beautiful round Clay Disk Bead with engraved designs dusted with white about 28 mm wide x 16 mm thick. The beads are handmade in Mali so will vary in size shape and colour. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. -
2 strings of tiny Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 14" long. There are approx. 124 beads which are 3x2 mm. The beads are polished and have an earthy look. These beads were bought directly from 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. These bauxite beads have become scarce as the young people leave the villages. -
A strand of tiny Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 24" long. The beads are approx. 4 mm. The beads are rough and have an earthy hewn look. These beads were bought from Hidir, a Trader at the Koforidua Market. He was telling me these beads which are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite to drilling the holes, are now endangered as less and less are being made as the Craftsmen cannot make a reasonable living. 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. -
A strand of approx. small Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 24" long. The beads are approx. 7 mm. They are handmade and so will vary in size, shape and colour. The beads are polished and have an earthy rough hewn look. These beads were bought directly Hidir, a Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. He was telling me these beads are becoming harder and harder to get as they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes and as the older generation retires no one takes their place as the Craftsman cannot make a reasonable living. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. These beads tend towards the lighter earthy colours. They give a necklace a natural look and feel. -
A strand of small Bauxite Beads which are 4mm are strung on raffia 22" long. The beads are polished and have an earthy look. These beads were bought directly from 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 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 earth look and feel. Since these are handmade there are variations amongst the beads so you will get a strand similar to the one in the photo. -
Christmas Beads strung on raffia measuring 24''. Christmas Beads are colourful and will liven up any project. They make great bracelets strung straight onto elastic ... a simple project for all! -
A strand of six natural clay coloured with white designs round beads 20 mm in diameter. 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. -
A gorgeous round bead 35 mm in diameter with a beautiful sun design in white... 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. -
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A gorgeous strand of 107 Trade Beads strung on raffia 36" long. A real mix of Venetian beads... tiny about 5 mm up to 14 mm.... and lots of polka dots!!! :) These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
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A gorgeous strand of 67 collectible Venetian Trade Beads strung on raffia 32" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and so show some of their wear. This strand has a whimisical feel. -
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 string of about 64 beautiful translucent green Vaseline beads on plastic wire or string 25" long. The beads are a variety of shapes and sizes. These are vintage beads and their wear and tear and age only makes them more beautiful. You will receive a strand similar to the one in the photo. -
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A strand of 53 white and robin's egg blue Colodonte Beads on raffia 30" long. Each 'pigeon egg' is about 14x12 mm in size with a smooth finish. You will receive a strand similar to the one in the photo. (the strands left have 4 robin's egg blue beads) 'Colodonte Beads (also known as “tomato”, “pigeon egg” and “hummingbird egg” beads) are a type of wound, drawn bead originally produced in Bohemia (now Czechoslovakia) during the 1900s. The modern nicknames given to these beads derive from the fact they bear a close resemblance in shape to the eggs of small wild birds. Colodonte Beads manufactured during the 19th Century typically suffer minor pitting – a tell-tale sign of their age and fascinating history.' (wikipedia) -
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A strand of about 70 vintage red Bohemian Glass beads strung on string 24" long. This strand has mostly round and some tubular beads. Each bead is approx. 7 mm . The strand of beads you receive would be the same as in the photo. -
A strand of about 63 vintage Cherry red Bohemian Glass beads strung on string 24" long. This strand has mostly translucent dark cranberry beads with several opaque beads. Each tubular bead is approx. 22x6 mm . The strand of beads you receive would be similar to the photo with some variations. -
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A beautiful strand of about 19 ruby red Bohemian Glass beads strung on a strand about 28" long. These translucent beads were originally made in Czechoslovakia for African Trade. The beads vary in size about 35 mm x 12 mm. The strand you will receive will be similar to the one in the photo but there could be variations. These beads have a lot of history and will show the wear of their storied past. -
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$ 3/6 beads 6 Small brass filligree beads approx. 10 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. Recycled found Brass is used. These beads come in 2 sizes. This is the smaller version of the bead. The larger beads can be seen here. -
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 -
A string of 20 brass filigree beads strung on raffia 22" long. Each bead is approx. 30x16 mm in a football shape. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. There will be variations from bead to bead. -
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A strand of mixed Trade Beads for that person who loves African Beads. Each strand is unique and strung on raffia 26" long. You will receive a strand from the assortment. If you would like to choose please contact me and we can work it out! -
A Bracelet Sized strand of 19 Purple with Yellow Flowers Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 10 mm x 6 mm. The beads are Purple with bright starburst yellow flowers with red at their centers. These beads are handmade and handpainted so they will vary in size, shape and pattern. Purple is a very complex colour. There are so many variations. It is said purple symbolizes magic, mystery, spirituality, the sub-conscious, creativity, dignity, royalty – and it does evoke all of these meanings more so than any other color. Further variations of purple can convey different meanings. For instance light purples are light-hearted, floral, and romantic. The dark shades are more intellectual and dignified. You either love purple or you don’t. It was the one colour most people asked for before the 2020 Bead Hunt!! -
A Bracelet Sized strand of 19 Purple with Yellow, Blue and White Designs Handpainted Recycled Glass Beads on string. Each bead is about 12 mm x 10 mm. The beads are Purple with yellow, blue and white designs. These beads are handmade and handpainted so they will vary in size, shape and pattern. Purple is a very complex colour. There are so many variations. It is said purple symbolizes magic, mystery, spirituality, the sub-conscious, creativity, dignity, royalty – and it does evoke all of these meanings more so than any other color. Further variations of purple can convey different meanings. For instance light purples are light-hearted, floral, and romantic. The dark shades are more intellectual and dignified. You either love purple or you don’t. It was the one colour most people asked for before the 2020 Bead Hunt!! -
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.
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