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Funky Frog gets a lot of brass beads from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These medium sized brass heishi or spacer beads 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 brass spacer beads are about 7mm. $5/15 beads -
Funky 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 -
Funky Frog gets a lot of brass beads from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These larger brass heishi or spacer beads 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 brass spacer beads are 11mm. $12/12 beads -
Twisted copper rings would be fun for a specific project .... 22 mm. These were found in the Tamale market by Funky Frog. -
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During 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 -
Funky Frog gets a lot of brass beads from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These extra large brass heishi or spacer beads 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 brass spacer beads are 18mm. $2 /bead -
Tiny handmade copper heishi ... perfect for every project! Strung on string 26" long ... the tiny bead is about 3mm. -
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A 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. -
A 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. -
A 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. -
A 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 -
Ornate engraved silver metal ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 19.5mm to 23 mm in diameter on the inside. The rings are flat with the engravings cover 3/4 of the surface. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in design and size between the bracelets. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure with a ring measurer or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Twisted Design Rustic Copper Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring is about 19mm on the inside. The ring itself is quite fine about 2mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Silver metal ring with a flat engraved top found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 18.5mm to 22.5 mm in diameter on the inside. This ring is quite thick. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in design and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure specifically or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Plain Silver Metal Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 20mm to 21.5 mm in diameter on the inside. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we can measure specifically or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Rustic Brass Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The rings vary from about 19-21mm on the inside. The ring itself is flat about 4x1mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring which we could measure or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Rustic Brass Ring with a engraved line design found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The rings vary from about 19-23mm on the inside. The ring itself is flat about 4x1mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring size or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Heavy Rustic Copper Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring varies in size from about 20mm to 23 mm in diameter on the inside. The ring itself if very thick about 6mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Rustic heavy Brass Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The ring is about 19-22mm on the inside. The ring itself is quite thick about 5mm in diameter. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring size or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Rustic medium heavy Brass Ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The rings vary from about 19-24mm on the inside which is around a size 12 1/2 ring. The ring itself is quite thick. The rings are handmade so there is a variation in shape and size between them. Please contact us if you would like a specific ring we measure with a ring sizer or we will send you one like in the photo. Please note since they are handmade they will vary in size, shape and colour. -
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15 sets of 11 Silver Washer Beads with "Save the Queen" engraved twice + 14 Black Beads strung on raffia ... definitely vintage! Found in the Koforidua Market... very interesting old find! -
25 Silver Washer Beads with "Save the Queen" engraved twice!! ... definitely vintage! Found in the Koforidua Market... $5/25 beads -
A strand of 100 silver coin metal Mali squashed bicone beads strung on string which measures approx. 36". The beads are approx. 5-9 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 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 ...
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