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A string of 36 brass filigree beads strung on raffia 24" long. Each bead is approx. 16 mm round. 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. -
A string of 48 brass filligree beads strung on raffia 26" long. Each bead is approx. 10 mm and is a cube. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. -
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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 -
A string of about 30 football shaped brass beads strung on raffia 25" long. Each bead is 20 mm x 10 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been in use for centuries. -
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A string of about 52 round brass beads strung on raffia 25" long. Each bead is 11 mm in diameter. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been in use for centuries. -
A string of about 40 football shaped solid brass with a design beads strung on raffia 25" long. Each bead is 10 mm x14 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been in use for centuries. -
6 brass filigree beads approx. 15 mm round. 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. There are two sizes of this bead. This is the larger beads. You can see the smaller ones here. -
Football shaped brass filigree bead is approx. 32x14 mm in a long 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. $2/bead -
Large Brass Globe Beads handmade in Nigeria and traded in Ghana, W.Africa. These beads have a special rough hewn look and are about 24 mm in diameter with a large 4mm hole. Please note the beads are handmade and the imperfections are part of the character of the bead. The 29 beads are strung on raffia about 28" long. There is only one strand which can be broken up. Please contact us if you would only like several beads. $3/bead $85/29 beads -
The medium sized Brass Globe Beads handmade in Nigeria and traded in Ghana, W.Africa. These beads have a special rough hewn look and are about 20 mm in diameter with a large 4mm hole. Please note the beads are handmade and the imperfections are part of the character of the bead. The 30 beads are strung on raffia about 28" long. Please contact us if you would only like several beads. $3/bead $85/30 beads -
Small Brass Globe Beads handmade in Nigeria and traded in Ghana, W.Africa. These beads have a special rough hewn look and are about 14 mm in diameter with a large 4mm hole. Please note the beads are handmade and the imperfections are part of the character of the bead. The 40 beads are strung on raffia about 28" long. Please contact us if you would only like several beads. $2/bead $75/40 beads -
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 -
Beautiful large Brass Sun and Moon Bead. Approximately 2.5" x 1.5" in size. You will receive a bead similar to those in the image. These beads are handmade so will vary in colour, size and shape. These beads are made using the labour intensive Lost Wax method where a mould is made of beeswax. This is packed in a muddy mixture with a hole at the top. This whole crucible is heated so the beeswax mould melts and metal that has been melted on another fire is poured in replacing the beeswax! And remember this is done under a scorching sun!! Amazing to see. $6 each -
Beautiful large Brass Sun Disk Bead. Approximately 55 mm x 48 mm in size. You will receive a bead similar to those in the image. These beads are handmade so will vary in colour, size and shape. These beads are made using the labour intensive Lost Wax method where a mould is made of beeswax. This is packed in a muddy mixture with a hole at the top. This whole crucible is heated so the beeswax mould melts and metal that has been melted on another fire is poured in replacing the beeswax! And remember this is done under a scorching sun!! Amazing to see. $6 each -
6 beautiful meium sized Brass Sun Disk Beads. Approximately 33 mm x 25 mm in size. You will receive 6 of the beads similar to the ones in the photo. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. These beads are made using the labour intensive Lost Wax method where a mould is made of beeswax. This is packed in a muddy mixture with a hole at the top. This whole crucible is heated so the beeswax mould melts and metal that has been melted on another fire is poured in replacing the beeswax! And remember this is done under a scorching sun!! Amazing to see. $12/ 6 beads -
6 beautiful small Brass Sun + Moon Beads. Approximately 12 mm x 20 mm in size. You will receive 6 beads similar to those in the image. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. These beads are made using the labour intensive Lost Wax method where a mould is made of beeswax. This is packed in a muddy mixture with a hole at the top. This whole crucible is heated so the beeswax mould melts and metal that has been melted on another fire is poured in replacing the beeswax! And remember this is done under a scorching sun!! Amazing to see. $12/ 6 beads -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These brass caps were made especially for Funky Frog . 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 ... These brass bead caps are about 21mm long. The opening is about 16 mm in diameter. $3/2 bead caps -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These small heart charms were made especially for Funky Frog . 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 ... The small heart charm is 11 mm without the eyelet. This is the smaller of the heart charms. The large charm is here. $3/small heart charm -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These heart charms were made especially for Funky Frog . 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 ... The heart charm is 16 mm without the eyelet. There are two sizes, this is the larger of the two charms. The smaller sized charm is here. $5/ heart charm -
Ghana is famous for Lost Wax Brass beads.... 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 ... We found these Tribal Masks at the Kokofrom Co-operative where they use the methods of their ancestors. They are just over 2 1/2" with eyelet.. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog found these beautiful round Brass Drop Pendants at Kokofrom Cooperative near Kumasi. There are 4 different designs to chose from. $8/ pendant -
A brass pendant with an infinity circle design with 3 rings for dangles 34 mm long and 25 mm wide. This pendant was made especially for Funky Frog by the Kokofrom Cooperative of Metalsmiths just outside Kumasi. $4/pendant -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog found these beautiful round Brass Pendants at Kokofrom Cooperative near Kumasi. There are 3 different designs to chose from.... a Top , an Elbow Bead and 2 Peanut Pendants!!
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