-
Out of stockA Translucent Blue Glass Bead ... The bead is about 14 mm. These glass beads were found in a Bead Market in Ghana, W. Africa but probably found its way there from India.
-
Large Venetian Vintage Glass beads found in the Agboblushi Market in Accra, Ghana. The trader told me these beads were from northern Nigeria but I have not been able to find out anything about them. So if you have any info I would love to hear from you! The beads are a whopping 28 mm and are a beautiful wine colour. $2/bead
-
Out of stockJumbo Pink Vintage Glass Beads that are 25x46 mm with a large about 5 mm hole. These glass beads show their age with slight imperfections. The big beads would make a terrific statement necklace!
-
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 24" long. There are 4 strands for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads.
-
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Bodoms are about the sixe of a marble 18mm. They are a beautiful brick reddish brown with flecks throughout. All of these Bodoms are beautiful and were found in Ghana's Beads Markets. This is the advantage of going and searching for beads in person as special treasures can be found. $8/5 beads
-
Out of stockVery large translucent yellow Vintage Glass Balls. Would make an amazing focal point of a very dramatic necklace! The beads are a whopping 30 mm in diameter with a very large opening which is about 5 mm. They are beautiful and sparkling in the sunlight. A very soft yellow.
-
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 23" long. The glass beads are about 5 mm in diameter. These are great spacer beads. An assortment of colours. You will receive a strand similar to the strands shown. There are variations between strands. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads.
-
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 24" long. There are 4 strands for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads.
-
Out of stockAnother Funky Frog Sale Lot which is a collection of gorgeous old African Trade beads... This Lot is a mix of beads and you will receive all the beads in the photo.
-
Out of stockA 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.
-
There is a Bead Trader in the Agormanya Market i always look forward to visiting. Her beads are always really special. We visited her home and watched the beads being made. The painstaking process of each bead being made by hand with powder glass. These Bodoms are contempory but made in the old style and look really vintage. Rich Black with various blue-green, black and yellow designs. The Bodoms are about 21mm. $18/3 bodoms
-
There is a Bead Trader in the Agormanya Market i always look forward to visiting. Her beads are always really special. We visited her home and watched the beads being made. The painstaking process of each bead being made by hand with powder glass. These Bodoms are contempory but made in the old style and look really vintage. Beautiful Robin's Egg Blue with various red, black and yellow designs. The Bodoms are about 21mm. $18/3 bodoms
-
Out of stockIn the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! This pair of Bodoms are about 26mm. They are a beautiful translucent green fused with red, white and dark green - really beautiful! All of these Bodoms are beautiful and were found in Ghana's Beads Markets. This is the advantage of going and searching for beads in person as special treasures can be found. $10/ 2beads
-
Out of stockA strand of blue Kakamba Prosser Beads about 34" long. The glass beads are about 8 mm in diameter. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads.
-
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 30" long. The glass beads are about 7 mm in diameter. These are great spacer beads. You will receive one of the strands displayed. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads.
-
A gorgeous strand of about about 80 colourful Vintage large Mali Wedding Beads ... the beads are about 23 mm. These beads are collectible and gorgeous! They will show their age with some chips and weathering which only adds to their beauty. "Mali Wedding beads are hand-made, and are presented to brides on their wedding days. They were made in what was once known as Czechoslovakia, for trade in Africa. Mali Wedding beads are worn throughout West Africa, specifically in Mali. These trade beads are multicolored and come in different shapes and sizes."
-
There are 4 strands of Kakamba Prosser for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads.
-
A strand of Kakamba Prosser Beads about 24" long. There are 5 strands for you to choose from. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads.
-
Out of stockA strand of 31 old bohemian oval red Tomato glass beads strung on string about 22" long. The beads are handcrafted so vary in size, colour and shape. The average size is about 10 x 12 mm.
-
Vintage Glass Beads that look a bit like glass seeds. You can choose out of 4 variations of 4 strands of various colours or a strand of white glass beads. These glass beads have an opalescent quality and come in pink, green, grey, blue and white. The white beads are about 2x12 mm. The other coloured beads are about 4x9 mm.
-
Colourful Vintage Glass Snake Beads … interlocking Czech glass beads are called Snake trade beads mainly because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. The beads date back from the early 1900s. These beads were traded and imported directly from a Trader in Ghana, W.Africa #1 2 strands of Vintage Snake Beads in various colours and sizes. You would receive 2 strands shown while quantities last. #2 A strand of colourful Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24″ long. Beads are around 5 mm with a few tiny 3 mm beads. #3 A strand of colourful Vintage Snake Beads with some Czech Button Beads strung on raffia 24″ long. Beads are around 8mm.
-
A gorgeous strand of about 145 colourful mini Mali Wedding Beads in a variety of colours, yellow, sky blue, white, reddish brown and green with white or black swirls .. the strand is approximately 26" long and the little beads are about 14 mm. These would make a statement necklace as is or broken up the beads would add pizzazz to any project.
-
A strand of various Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on raffia about 32" long. There are large yellow Snake Beads about 7 x 7 mm. Slightly smaller thinner Red Snake Beads that are about 4x7 mm. Red snake Beads that start out small 4 mm and graduate up to a large Snake bead that is 10 x 10 mm. These are quite unusual. And lastly there are tiny flower shaped disk beads in brown. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive the strand in the photo $45 / strand
-
Colourful Vintage Glass Snake Beads ... interlocking Czech glass beads are called Snake trade beads mainly because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. The beads date back from the early 1900s. These beads were traded and imported directly from a Trader in Ghana, W.Africa #1 4 strands of Vintage Snake Beads in various colours and sizes. You would receive all 4 strands shown while quantities last. #2 A strand of Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24" long. Beads are around 7-8mm. #3 A strand of Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 26" long. Beads are around 8 mm. #4 A strand of Vintage Snake Beads strung on string 24" long. Beads are around 8 mm. #5 A strand of Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24" long. Beads are around 5 mm.
-
Mainly navy and yellow Vintage Glass Snake Beads … interlocking Czech glass beads are called Snake trade beads mainly because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. The beads date back from the early 1900s. These beads were traded and imported directly from a Trader in Ghana, W.Africa #1 2 strands of Vintage Snake Beads in various colours and sizes. You would receive 2 strands shown while quantities last. #2 A strand of mainly navy and yellow Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24″ long. Beads are around 8mm. #3 A strand of mainly navy and yellow Vintage Snake Beads strung on raffia 24″ long. Beads are around 8 mm.
-
Out of stockA strand of colourful Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord about 6" long. The beads are about 7 mm. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive the longer strand in the photo while available . The second strand is of Colourful Snake Beads that are slightly larger on cord 4" long. Please contact us if you would like the shorter strand. $8/ 6" strand $5/ 4" strand
-
A strand of mainly tiny blue Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord about 7" long. The beads are about 4 mm. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive a blue strand in the photo while they last (there are two strands). The other strand has a mix of red and blue Snake Beads and is 7" long. There is one strand with red snake beads and vintage glass spacer beads. This strand is quite different from the other and is 9" long. If you would like one of the outliers please contact us. If you order more than two strands please specify which strand you would like as the third. If you order 2 strands you will get the all blue strands. $8/strand
-
Out of stock4 strands of Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord. Brown Snake Beads are 7mm on cord about 7" long. The Yellow Snake Beads are 7 mm on cord about 5.5" long. Red Snake Beads are 7 mm on cord about 7" long. The translucent green Snake Beads are 6 mm on cord about 6" long. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive the 4 strands in the photo. $35/ 4 strands
-
A strand of mixed colours mainly pink and blue Vintage Glass Snake Beads strung on cord about 6.5" long. The beads are about 3 x 4 mm. These are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. You will receive one of the strands available in the photo. If you would like a specific strand please contact us. If it is available it will be yours. $8/strand
-
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.
-
There is a Bead Trader in the Agormanya Market i always look forward to visiting. Her beads are always really special. We visited her home and watched the beads being made. The painstaking process of each bead being made by hand with powder glass. These Bodoms are contempory but made in the old style and look really vintage. An earthy brick with various blue, black and yellow designs. The Bodoms are about 21mm. $18/3 bodoms
-
There is a Bead Trader in the Agormanya Market i always look forward to visiting. Her beads are always really special. We visited her home and watched the beads being made. The painstaking process of each bead being made by hand with powder glass. These Bodoms are contempory but made in the old style and look really vintage. Rich earthy Brown with various blue, black and yellow designs. The Bodoms are about 21mm. $18/3 bodoms
-
There is a Bead Trader in the Agormanya Market i always look forward to visiting. Her beads are always really special. We visited her home and watched the beads being made. The painstaking process of each bead being made by hand with powder glass. These Bodoms are contempory but made in the old style and look really vintage. Rich red with various blue, black and yellow designs. The Bodoms are about 25mm. $20/3 bodoms
-
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! This pair of Bodoms are about 28mm. They are a beautiful a greenish yellow with two different brown and teal designs. All of these Bodoms are beautiful and were found in Ghana's Beads Markets. This is the advantage of going and searching for beads in person as special treasures can be found. $8/ 2beads
-
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Bodoms are about 30mm. They are a teal with brown veins and a smudge of yellow. All of these Bodoms are beautiful and were found in Ghana's Beads Markets. This is the advantage of going and searching for beads in person as special treasures can be found. $3/ bead
-
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Bodoms are about 28mm. They are a beautiful deep Royal Blue with white and mustard yellow swirled through. All of these Bodoms are beautiful and were found in Ghana's Beads Markets. This is the advantage of going and searching for beads in person as special treasures can be found. $3/ bead
-
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Bodoms are about 30mm in size and are hand painted in a naive pattern. The first person who buys these beads gets the little one as a bonus! All of these Bodoms are beautiful and were found in Ghana's Beads Markets. This is the advantage of going and searching for beads in person as special treasures can be found. $4/ bead
-
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! In one jar are 4 sets of Vintage Bodom Beads all in the gorgeous yellow so prevalent in Ghana's beads... The first set of Bodoms is a mix of sizes and shapes. The large Bodom is about 30 mm. The large football shaped Bodom is about 40 x 25mm. These 4 beads are a collector's item. All of these Bodoms are beautiful and were found in Ghana's Beads Markets. This is the advantage of going and searching for beads in person as special treasures can be found.
-
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.
-
A strand of 30 large round vintage red Tomato Beads with one large tube bead. You will receive the strand shown in image. These beads show they have traveled continents! Please contact us if you would like a specific strand. These beads were found for Funky Frog by Hidir, a trader in the Koforidua Beads Market.
-
A Translucent Purple Glass Bead with a tiny white flower imbedded. The bead is about 20 mm with a large hole. These glass beads were found in a Bead Market in Ghana, W. Africa but probably found its way there from India. This purple is very hard to photograph. It is definitely a soft translucent purple. 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!!
-
Out of stockA Contemporary Bodom style Yellow Glass Bead with a blue swirled teardrop inlay made to look like Old Trade Beads. These were found in the Agboblushi Market in Accra ... the trader said they were from Abijhan, Cote d'Ivoire ... they remind me of fimo beads with a soft smooth feel .. the bead is round but squashed about 13x22 mm with a large almost 3mm hole .. the beads are handcrafted so will vary quite a bit in shape, size and pattern. You will receive on that looks like the beads in the photo. $3/bead
-
A Contemporary Bodom style Yellow Glass Bead with a red swirled teardrop inlay made to look like Old Trade Beads. These were found in the Agboblushi Market in Accra ... the trader said they were from Abijhan, Cote d'Ivoire ... they remind me of fimo beads with a soft smooth feel .. the bead is round about 20x23 mm with a large almost 3mm hole .. the beads are handcrafted so will vary quite a bit in shape, size and pattern. You will receive on that looks like the beads in the photo. $5/bead