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A strand of 12 brass bicone beads on cord 10" long. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 20x12 mm. $16/12 beads -
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A strand of 45 Ethiopian Prayer Beads strung on string 26" long. These beads are handmade and very light for a metal bead. -
Small Brass Bicone Beads about 7x11 mm. These beads traded and bought in Ghana are handmade so will vary in size and shape.These beads are available in strands as well here. $5/10 beads -
Small brass bicone bead. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 17 x10 mm. $2/bead -
Fancy Brass Football shaped beads with a string design around the centre approx. 14 x 22 mm. These beads are handcrafted using recycled brass and have an antique brass finish. $2/bead -
Fancy decorative brass bead which is approx. 21 x 11 mm. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. $2/bead -
Tubular brass bead with small raised dots approx. 30 x 11 mm . These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour and will vary. $2/bead -
Fancy brass bicone beads with a raised braided division in the middle strung on cord 9" long. These beads are handcrafted using recycled metal and have a brass colour. Each bead is approx. 22 x 14 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary. $2/bead -
100 Small Brass Bicone Beads about 7x11 mm strung on string. These beads, traded and bought in Ghana, are handmade so will vary in size and shape.These beads are available $5/10 beads as well here. -
Great 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 -
A little barrel shaped clay bead with engraved designs 24 x 18 mm. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa -
A strand of 6 grey with white Sun designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali. The beads are 28 mm in diameter. You will receive 6 beads as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. In the second photo the big brother is shown :) ... My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth. -
Tiny delicate clay beads from Mali strung on string about 28" long. Each strand is a different assortment of beads.. good idea to get at least two strands to get the full range! The beads range in colour from an off white to dark clay. These were bought directly from a Bead Trader in Ghana, W. Africa. -
An oval shaped Clay Bead with engraved designs dusted with white 28 mm wide x 16 mm thick. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. -
66 small round Mali Clay beads strung on string. There are two sizes of small Clay beads. The smaller bead is about 10 mm in diameter and the other is just slightly bigger at 11 mm. There are 3 strands of the slightly bigger beads. If you would like a specific size please contact us otherwise we will send you the smaller 10 mm beads as long as they last. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape and colour. If you are interested in only a few beads don't hesitate to contact us and we could break up a strand for you. The beads are 18 cents each. -
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Three very special beads ... Two are curved long tubes with tribal designs and the third is one of the large beads .. you can choose or we will surprise you! The tube beads are 38 x 15 mm. You will receive a strand as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth. -
Clay bicone beads from Mali with a white geometric design and a rough earthy finish. The beads range from 18 mm. These beads are handmade and therefore each string or bead is slightly different from the others with a variation in the geometric design. A strand of 33 Mali Clay Beads strung on string / $25 One Mali Clay Bead / $ .75 -
A strand of 53 Clay beads in the shape of dice from Mali strung on string 25" long. The beads range from 12 mm. These beads are handmade and therefore each string is slightly different from the others with a variation in the geometric design. These are old beads so might be pitted and a one bead in the strand could be broken.. -
5 strands of Small and Tiny delicate terracota clay beads from Mali strung on string about 30" long. Each strand is a different assortment of beads.. Two strands are an assortment of small clay beads and three strands are the tiny clay beads. The beads range in colour from an off white to dark clay. These were bought directly from a Bead Trader in Ghana, W. Africa. Please note: A strand of small terracota clay beads (30") is $5 each. A strand of tiny terracota clay beads (30") is $4 each. A strand of tiny terracota clay beads (28") is $3 each. This $15/5 strands are made up of the first two. Real deal while they last! -
A beautiful strand of 6 dark grey with white designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on raffia. These beads have a smooth polished feel with dramatic geometric designs. The beads are 30 mm in diameter. The beads are handmade and will vary in shape, patterns and colour. The string you receive will be similar to the one in the photo. My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact that they are made from Africa's earth. -
4 grey with white designs Clay beads from Mali. These beads have geometric designs of lines and dots. The beads are 16 mm. $4/4 beads -
A football shaped Clay Bead from Mali with geometric designs etched dusted in white. The bead is 41 x 23 mm. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market, Ghana, W. Africa. -
A strand of 4 old Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on cord. These beads have a variety of geometric designs. The beads range from 29 mm in diameter. They are very special beads. You will receive a strand similar to one in the photos.. If you would like a specific strand don't hesitate to contact us.My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these ‘Spindles’ actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today… They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made from Africa's earth.
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5 beautiful Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on hemp. These beads have a beautiful geometric design and a rough vintage look. The beads are about 18 mm in diameter. -
3 beautiful Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on hemp. These beads have a beautiful geometric design and a smooth polished feel. The beads are about 15x20 mm in diameter. -
A gorgeous old clay bead 21 x 28 mm with a carved circle designs that are brushed with a brick colour... ... i just love this bead! As you can see it was fun photographing .. It is one of those beads that would look so great just as a handful in a bowl... Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. You will receive one that is similar to the ones in the photo. There are three sizes of this bead as you can see in the last photo, this is the large size and click here to see the Medium sized beads and click here for the Small sized beads. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth. -
Large grey with white designs clay bead from Mali 25 mm in diameter. The bead is dusted with a white powder that settles into the engraved design. You can brush off the excess powder with a soft cloth. If you actually wash the bead it will change the look quite a bit, the grey is quite dark and the white powder can wash away just staying in the designs. -
A strand of 6 grey with white designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali. The beads are 33 mm x 21 mm. You will receive 6 beads as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth. -
Two strands of tiny delicate clay beads from Mali strung on rafia about 34" long. The beads are a uniform terracotta colour. These were bought directly from a Bead Trader in Ghana, W. Africa. There are two slight variations in the strands: 2nd image is Mini-1 and 3rd image is Mini-2. You will receive one of those pairs. If you have a preference please contact us. -
5 beautiful Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on hemp. These beads have a beautiful geometric design and a rough earthy look. The beads are about 15 mm in diameter. -
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A gorgeous old clay bead 29 x 13 mm with a carved circle designs that are brushed with a brick colour... ... i just love this bead! This is one of those beads that would look so great just as a handful in a bowl... Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. There are 3 sizes of this bead - this bead is the one in the middle of the Large which you can see if you click here or the Small click here. You will receive a bead that is similar to the ones in the photo. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth. -
A gorgeous old clay bead about 24 x 14 mm with a carved circle designs that are brushed with a brick colour... ... i just love this bead! This is one of those beads that would look so great just as a handful in a bowl... Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. There are 3 sizes of this bead - this bead is the one in at the far right of the photo. You can see the Large Beads if you click here or the Medium beads if you click here. You will receive a bead that is similar to the ones in the photo. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth.
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A strand of 5 old Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on cord. These beads have a variety of geometric designs. The beads range from 23 mm in diameter. They are very special beads. You will receive a strand similar to one in the photos.. If you would like a specific strand don't hesitate to contact us.My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these ‘Spindles’ actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today… They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made from Africa's earth.
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A round disk shaped Clay Bead from Mali with engraved designs dusted with white 20 mm in diameter x 11 mm thick. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These 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 ... These brass beads are about 20 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick. These beads have a 'little brother' which you can check out here ... $2/ bead -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautiful brass 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 ... These brass beads are about 28 mm x 20 mm. $3/ bead -
During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These chunky bicone brass 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 … These Brass Beads are about 16mm x 11 mm. $12/6beads -
During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These designed round 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 … These Brass Beads are about 15mm in diameter. The hole is in the side of the bead so you will see the design on the flat part of the bead. $5/6beads -
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During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These little square 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 … These Brass Beads are about 12 mm square. $6/6beads -
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During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These thick disk like 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 … These Brass Beads are about 12 mm in diameter. The hole is on the flat side of the beads, so this bead acts as a thick spacer bead and you can see the design which looks like a lot of thin beads!! Very Pretty... $6/6beads -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These thick disk like 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 … These Brass Beads are about 15 mm in diameter x9 mm. The hole is on the flat side of the beads, so this bead acts as a thick spacer bead and you can see the cross hatch design.... These beads have a 'big brother' you can check them out here.... $6/6beads -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These tiny boule 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 ... These brass boule beads are tiny at about 16mm x 8mm. $8/6 beads -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These designed brass tubes 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 tube beads are 20mm x 5mm. $3/bead -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These designed brass tubes 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 tube beads are 20mm x 5mm. $2/bead -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These 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 ... These brass beads are about 17mmx15mm. $7.50/6 beads -
During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These 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 ... These brass beads are about 13mmx8mm. $5/6 beads -
3 Tubular Brass Beads with an imprinted design about 11x22 mm. The brass colour is quite bright but not brassy. These beads are handmade so will vary in shape, colour and size. The beads were found in the Bead Market in Kumasi, Ghana. $4/ 3 beads -
Filligree Brass Beads made by modern metal smiths who are using an ancient method their ancestors used... then it was gold .. now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! These filligree Beads are football shaped, 35mm x 22mm and beautifully made. $3/bead -
Filligree Brass Beads made by modern metal smiths who are using an ancient method their ancestors used... then it was gold .. now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! These filligree Beads are football shaped, are 32mm x 22 mm and are beautifully made. $3/ bead -
During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These chunky brass 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 … These Brass Beads are about 11mm x 10 mm. $10/6beads -
During 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 ... These Brass Elbow Beads were made especially for Funky Frog. They are quite an unusual shape ... i saw one among all the beads and asked to have some made as a trial. Looking forward to incorporating them into my jewelry!! They are about 29" x 21" . -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These round brass 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 ... These brass beads are about 13 mm and the hole is about 2-3mm. This is a mixture of three designs, two are cross hatches and the third is more solid with a circular design. You will get a mix like in the photo. $5/6 beads -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These round brass 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 ... These brass beads are about 9 mm and the hole is about 2-3mm. This is a mixture of two designs, one is cross hatches and the third is solid with a line design. You will get a mix like in the photo. $6.50/12 beads -
Filligree Brass Beads made by modern metal smiths who are using an ancient method their ancestors used... then it was gold .. now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! These filligree Beads are football shaped, are 32mm x 22 mm and are beautifully made. $3/ bead -
20 Opaque Royal Blue Flower shaped Recycled Glass that are about 4x6 mm in diameter. These Beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of about 92 cobolt blue flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Each bead is around 5x8 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 92 sea blue flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Each bead is around 5x8 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 92 yellow flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Each bead is around 5x8 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 91 tender green flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of tiny Robin's Egg blue flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Each bead is around 3x5 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 92 dark green flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Each bead is around 5x8 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 92 dark (bright) orange flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Each bead is around 5x8 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 92 assorted colours flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 92 light orange flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Each bead is around 5x8 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 92 lucent blue flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 20" long. Each bead is around 5x8 mm. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
A strand of about 120 turquoise blue flower shaped (tulips) Recycled Glass Beads on string 26" long. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. -
This necklace is called the Ralph Necklace because a couple years ago Ralph Lauren draped multiple strands of African Recycled Glass Beads on his models in his Spring Collection ... the models looked stunning with the African Beads ... can't remember the clothes but the Beads..!!!! This necklace took its inspiration from Ralph's Beads ... You can wear them in layers or singly .. both looks wonderful complimenting a lovely summer day! The necklace is made of all sorts of recycled glass beads: hand painted, translucent, sandcast, tubular, disk, round, large and small.... a real bead soup! Yum!!! Each time a necklace is made a new assortment of colours is produced making each necklace unique! These necklaces are custom made to order ... you can leave it up to Funky Frog or choose a predominant colour. Also the length is up to you. The price varies according to length from $35 all the way up with the longest shown at $65. Please contact us and give your specifics .. and we will make one or a dozen necklaces for you!! The price listed is just a placeholder. Please note: This necklace can be seen at Boutique Sisi on Victoria Ave under the pink awning in Westmount, Quebec. -
2 strings of tiny Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 14" long. There are approx. 124 beads which are 3x2 mm. The beads are polished and have an earthy look. These beads were bought directly from the Beadmakers in Akyem Abompe in Ghana where they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes. These bauxite beads have become scarce as the young people leave the villages. -
A strand of Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 22" long. There are varying sizes with the average being about 6 mm. The beads are polished and have an earthy look. These beads were bought directly from the Beadmakers in Akyem Abompe in Ghana where they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes.These beads are becoming rarer. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. They give a necklace a natural earth look and feel. -
A strand of small Bauxite Beads which are 4mm are strung on raffia 22" long. The beads are polished and have an earthy look. These beads were bought directly from the Beadmakers in Akyem Abompe in Ghana where they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. They give a necklace a natural earth look and feel. Since these are handmade there are variations amongst the beads so you will get a strand similar to the one in the photo. -
A strand of approx. small Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 24" long. The beads are approx. 7 mm. The beads are polished and have an earthy rough hewn look. These beads were bought directly Hidir, a Trader in Koforidua, Ghana. He was telling me these beads are becoming harder and harder to get as they are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite from the nearby hills to drilling the holes and as the older generation retires no one takes their place as the Craftsman cannot make a reasonable living. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. These beads tend towards the lighter earthy colours. They give a necklace a natural look and feel. -
A strand of tiny Bauxite Beads strung on raffia 24" long. The beads are approx. 4 mm. The beads are rough and have an earthy hewn look. These beads were bought from Hidir, a Trader at the Koforidua Market. He was telling me these beads which are handcrafted in a very labour intensive process starting from mining the bauxite to drilling the holes, are now endangered as less and less are being made as the Craftsmen cannot make a reasonable living. Bauxite Beads are a beautiful mix of Autumn browns ranging from quite a light almost orange brown to a deep rich brown. They give a necklace a natural look and feel.
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