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‘Brass’ Heishi
$15.00A strand of Brass Heishi Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya. These heishi beads are 3 mm strung on string 24" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
‘Copper’ Heishi 3mm
$15.00A strand of Copper Heishi Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya. These heishi beads are 3 mm strung on raffia 26" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
‘Silver’ Heishi
$15.00A strand of Heishi Silver Metal Spacer Beads found by Funky Frog's Trader in Ghana and probably made in Kenya.These heishi beads are 4 mm strung on raffia 24" long. These beads are great for any project as an added touch. -
2 Half Circles Brass Pendant
$12.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. 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 ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Shapes with 2 half Circle Pendants are part of that batch. There are 2 different designs, one with holes for dangles and the other without. -
Adaptability Pendant
$8.00A brass Adinkra Symbol pendant that is 43 x 20 mm including ring. This pendant was found at the Kokofrom Cooperative in Kumasi. Wikipedia says this about Adinkra Symbols: 'Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Ashanti, that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, pottery, logos and advertising. They are incorporated into walls and other architectural features. Fabric adinkra are often made by woodcut sign writing as well as screen printing. Adinkra symbols appear on some traditional Akan goldweights. The symbols are also carved on stools for domestic and ritual use. Tourism has led to new departures in the use of the symbols in such items as T-shirts and jewelry. The symbols have a decorative function but also represent objects that encapsulate evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment. There are many different symbols with distinct meanings, often linked with proverbs. ' This particular Adinkra Symbol conveys 'adaptability' adaptability, which the crocodile aptly demonstrates in how although it lives in the water, in swampy areas, it is still able to breathe the air, portraying its flexibility to different circumstances. -
Adinkra Pendant
$8.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. 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 ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful, caught our eye. These Adinkra Pendants are part of that batch. These Pendants are similar to the Adinkra Symbols you would find on fabric.... "Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Ashanti of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. They represent concepts or aphorisms, and are extensively used in fabrics, pottery, logos and jewelry. The symbols have a decorative function but also represent objects that encapsulate evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment." -
Blue Tuareg Pendant
$25.00A Tuareg Pendant in two different blues: a Robin's egg Blue and a Cobalt Blue to choose from. The Pendants are handmade so will have imperfections that add to their beauty. -
Braided Leather Necklace
$20.00 – $30.00Handmade Braided Leather Necklaces ... wear as is or with a pendant! 6 different necklaces to choose from. Found in the Koforidua Beads Market. -
Brass Aja Beads
$5.00Great strand of 50 brass Aja beads from Nigeria. Approx 2x10mm with 1-2mm hole. Made from found metal, mostly brass with other alloys. Intricately shaped with flowery design and make great spacers. Good weight to them- solid. If you would like individual beads please contact us. $5/5 Aja Beads -
Brass Caps
$3.00During 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 -
Brass Donuts 10mm
$25.00A strand of approx. 56 brass donut beads on strips of fabric 9" long. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 12 mm. These brass beads make a complimentary spacer bead in you African Beads Project. $.40/brass donut -
Brass Heart Pendant
$15.00 – $18.00Brass Heart Pendants .... some were found in Ghana's beads markets and some were made for Funky Frog by the Kokofrom gang near Kumasi in Ghana. These hearts are handmade and you will not find two that are exactly the same even though they could be the same design! The heart is a symbol that needs no research or explanation ... :) 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 ... -
Brass Heishi 9mm
$12.00Funky Frog gets a lot of brass beads from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These brass heishi 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 heishi are about 9 mm. $12/12 rings -
Brass Nuggets Beads
$4.00 – $6.00Large and small Brass Nugget beads … these make gorgeous accent beads.. one of a kind find! For generations a spectacular range of brass beads and pendants have been produced across Africa including small anvil-shaped nugget charms known as “Igbo bugs” popular among the Fulani. The tradition of metalworking in Africa is very much alive. And these nugget “Igbo bugs” type beads were produced for Funky Frog by the Metal Smiths in Kumasi, Ghana.” There are two sizes of nugget beads to choose from. -
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Brass Pear Charm
$3.00Original price was: $3.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00.During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These Pear Charms were made especially for Funky Frog . The Pear is 24 mm including loop. It is said that "while the symbolism associated with pears and pear trees varies slightly from culture to culture, in some form, it invariably stands for life and longevity." 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 ... -
Brass Pendant
$5.00 – $6.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog found these beautiful tubular Brass Pendants at Kokofrom Cooperative near Kumasi. There are 2 sizes to chose from. -
Brass Pendant
$8.00During 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 -
Brass Pendant
$4.00 – $8.00During 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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Brass Pineapple Pendant
$8.00Original price was: $8.00.$5.00Current price is: $5.00.These Pineapple pendants were made especially for Funky Frog by the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The Pineapple is 49 mm including loop. It is said spiritually the Pineapple symbolizes the hospitality of families, true friendship, diplomacy and openhandedness. And apparently the sound of the Chinese word for pineapple is close to the sound of “good luck coming your way,” so the pineapple has become a popular traditional feng shui symbol of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. 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 ... -
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Brass Rings 19 mm
$2.00During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These brass rings 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 rings are about 19 mm. $2/ring -
Brass Star Pendant
$2.00 – $6.00Brass Star Pendants .... small, medium and large. Handcrafted by the Kokofrom Cooperative for Funky Frog. The small village, Kokofrom is just outside Kumasi, Ghana where the Artisans make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. -
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Brass Strawberry Pendant
$8.00Original price was: $8.00.$4.00Current price is: $4.00.During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These Strawberry pendants were made especially for Funky Frog . The Strawberry is 41 mm including loop. It was fun to read that "the strawberry is a symbol for Venus, the Goddess of Love, because of its heart shapes and red color. ... and that to symbolize perfection and righteousness, medieval stone masons carved strawberry designs on altars and around the tops of pillars in churches and cathedrals." 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 ... -
Brass Turtle Pendant
$8.00During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These Turtle pendants were made especially for Funky Frog . The Turtle is 45 mm including loop. The turtle as a symbol is found in many cultures. It is said when it comes to animal symbolism, the turtle is a great example of persistence, determination, endurance and much more. For example by its very design, the turtle is a survivor and a is a symbol of protection. Its long life is a symbol longevity and wisdom. Its slow and steady movement is a symbol of patience and determination. Its closeness to the ground links the turtle to the Earth. The Turtle makes for a wonderful Totem, a figure that can guide and help us. 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 ... -
Bright Star Pendant
$5.00There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Bright Star Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Star is about 33 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. $5/star pendant
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There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Bright Star Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Star is about 33 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. $5/star pendant