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30mm Brass Filligree Beads
$30.00A string of 20 brass filigree beads strung on raffia 24" 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. -
19mm Brass Barrel Beads
$2.00Round 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 -
17mm Brass Bicone Beads
$35.00A string of 30 Bicone Brass Filligree Beads strung on raffia 23" long. Each bead is about 18x19 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been used for centuries. -
21mm Brass Filligree Beads
$22.00A string of 24 football-shaped brass filligree beads strung on raffia 24" long. Each bead is 26x15 mm. These beads are handcrafted in Ghana using the Lost Wax Method of casting brass that has been in use for centuries. -
14mm Brass Filligree Beads
$30.00A 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. -
10mm Brass Square Beads
$22.00A 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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10mm Brass Filligree
$3.00$ 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. -
20mm Brass Filligree
$2.00Brass 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 -
19mm Football Brass Beads
$30.00A 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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10mm Round Brass Beads
$30.00A 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. -
14mm Football Brass Beads
$22.00A 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. -
15mm Brass Filligree
$4.506 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. -
Brass Baule Beads
$1.50Small 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 -
Medium Metal Bracelet
$10.00A medium rustic metal ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The Trader said it is a bracelet worn high up on the arm. The ring is about 3" in diameter and is handmade so there is a variation in design and size between the bracelets. Please contact us if you would like a specific bracelet or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Small Metal Bracelet
$5.00A small rustic metal ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The Trader said it is a bracelet worn high up on the arm. The ring is about 1.5" in diameter and is handmade so there is a variation in design and size between the bracelets. -
Large Metal Bracelet
$15.00A large rustic metal ring found in the Tamale Market in Ghana. The Trader said it is a bracelet worn high up on the arm. The ring is about 4" in diameter and is handmade so there is a variation between the bracelets. Please contact us if you would like a specific bracelet or we will send you one like in the photo. -
Kokofrom Closure #6
$4.00During 2018 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These rods and eyes 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 rods are 22x7 mm and the eyes are 19 mm. $4/hook + eye -
Kokofrom Closure #5
$4.00During 2018 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These hooks and eyes 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 hooks are 20 mm and the eyes are 17 mm. $4/hook + eye -
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 -
Kokofrom Closure #1
$3.00During 2018 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These hooks and eyes 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 hooks are 20 mm and the eyes are 12 mm. $3/hook + eye -
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Elephant Pendant
$18.00During 2016 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. This Elephant Pendant is part of that batch. Since i had actually seen elephants during this 2016 Bead Hunt i was especially partial ! The elephant is about 3 1/4 " (not including his trunk) His curled tail is the eyelet for that leather or cord to make it into a super necklace... -
Circles 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. This Circles Pendant is part of that batch.It is a circle 1 3/4" in diameter with an embossed Adinkra Symbol, Circles or 'Adinkrahene' . This is considered the 'Chief of the adinkra symbols' as a symbol of greatness, charisma and leadership. It signifies the importance of playing a leadership role. And this pendant has 5 of these circles embossed on a circle...