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  • Brass Snake Disk Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Snake Disk Beads (5mm)

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    We are truly inspired by these Brass Snake Disk Beads. The bright and vibrant quality of these Brass Snake Beads is hard to miss! Each elegant stra...

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  • Brass Filigree Beads Oblong, Basket Design (Small) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Beads Oblong, Basket Design (Small)

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    These Brass trade beads are from Ghana, Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand is about 30" l...

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  • Dark Brass Diamond Cut Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Dark Brass Diamond Cut Beads (3mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a cube shape. Each strand is 19" inches long with approximately 140 beads measuring 3 ...

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  • Triangle Sun Ghana Brass Filigree Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Triangle Sun Ghana Brass Filigree Beads

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    Take a look at these Brass "Triangle" trade beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The stran...

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  • Antique Nigerian Brass Saucer Beads (12mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Nigerian Brass Saucer Beads (12mm)

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    From the villages of Nigeria, these beautiful saucer-shaped beads were crafted by skilled artisans many decades ago. Each bead measures approximate...

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  • Antique Yoruba Brass Bead Necklace - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Yoruba Brass Bead Necklace

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    Take a look at this beautiful antique Yoruba brass necklace! Yoruba brass is a special artisanal bead made in Nigeria and prized throughout West Af...

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  • Woven Barrel Ghana Brass Filigree Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Woven Barrel Ghana Brass Filigree Beads

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    These Brass trade beads are from Ghana, Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand is about 27" l...

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  • Antique Round Yoruba Brass Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Round Yoruba Brass Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at this beautiful strand of antique Yoruba brass beads! Yoruba brass is a special artisanal bead made in Nigeria and prized throughout ...

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  • Brass Filigree Beads, Bicone Design (Small) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Beads, Bicone Design (Small)

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    These Brass trade beads are from Ghana, Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand is about 28" l...

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  • Eye Cross Brass Filigree Beads (28mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Eye Cross Brass Filigree Beads (28mm)

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    Take a look at these unusual-shaped Ghana Brass Trade Beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. T...

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  • Striped Cylinder Ghana Brass Filigree Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Striped Cylinder Ghana Brass Filigree Beads

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    These Brass trade beads are from Ghana, Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand is about 27" l...

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  • Extra Large Brass Filigree Globe Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Extra Large Brass Filigree Globe Beads

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    These Brass trade beads are from Ghana, Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand is about 28" l...

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  • Rectangular Nest Brass Filigree Beads (17x14mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Rectangular Nest Brass Filigree Beads (17x14mm)

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    Take a look at these rectangle-shaped Ghana Brass Trade Beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique....

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  • Brass Filigree Beads, Bicone Design - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Beads, Bicone Design

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    These Brass trade beads are from Ghana, Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand is about 24" l...

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  • Brass Saucer Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Saucer Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a saucer shape. Each strand is 20" inches long with approximately 150 beads measuring ...

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  • Square Brass Artisanal Berber Bead (35mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Square Brass Artisanal Berber Bead (35mm)

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    This artisanal Moroccan bead was handcrafted by Berber artisans west of the Atlas mountains. Pay attention to the elegant pattern on the bead's out...

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  • Basket Design Ghana Brass Filigree Oval Beads (25x16mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Basket Design Ghana Brass Filigree Oval Beads (25x16mm)

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    Take a look at these oval-shaped Ghana Brass Trade Beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. This...

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  • Brass Filigree Globe Beads (Large) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Globe Beads (Large)

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    Take a look at these Brass "Globe" trade beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand i...

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  • Striated Brass Filigree Elbow Beads (40x15mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Striated Brass Filigree Elbow Beads (40x15mm)

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    Take a look at these Brass "Elbow" trade beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand is ...

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  • Rectangular Ivory Coast Brass Filigree Beads (20x17m) - The Bead Chest
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    Rectangular Ivory Coast Brass Filigree Beads (20x17m)

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    Take a look at these rectangle-shaped Ivory Coast Brass Trade Beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" tech...

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  • Mini Triangle Leaf Brass Filigree Beads (8x12mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Mini Triangle Leaf Brass Filigree Beads (8x12mm)

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    Take a look at these Brass Filligree-style trade beads from Africa. Each bead is individually made by the "Lost Wax process" technique. The strand ...

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  • Jumbo Sun Design Baule Brass Beads (65mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Jumbo Sun Design Baule Brass Beads (65mm)

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    Spectacular strand of African brass Baule beads. Limited supply available. Another great strand for your collection!

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  • Jumbo Nigerian Brass Elongated Oval Beads (37x22mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Jumbo Nigerian Brass Elongated Oval Beads (37x22mm)

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    This Nigerian brass bead has been fashioned in an usual and hard to find oval shape. The rustic craftsmanship of the brass is evident in the rough ...

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  • Inlaid Afghani Brass Bead Pendant (Oval, Red) - The Bead Chest
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    Inlaid Afghani Brass Bead Pendant (Oval, Red)

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    This beautiful pendant bead was crafted in a traditional design of Central Asia. Beads such as this are worn by the nomadic Kuchi people who inhabi...

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Known for their rustic appearance and tribal look, African brass beads are second only to recycled glass as Africa's most popular bead exports. For centuries, these hand-crafted beads doubled as a primitive form of currency in parts of Ethiopia and Ghana – ironically the two countries where this ancient art-form is seeing a widespread revival. Brass Beads continue to serve as a symbol of status in some parts of east Africa. Many antique brass beads from Africa were handmade using the “lost wax” process adopted by native craftsmen – a largely unevolved technique whereby molten metal is poured into a hardened, handmade wax cast and allowed to set. The metal adheres to the various whorls and strips of wax, which in turn begins to melt away as intense heat emanates from the ore. As it cools, the molten brass hardens, taking on the very same characteristics as the wax mold - usually a cross-hatched, ringed or woven design to support the bead's hollow structure. Ashanti Brass Beads produced by Ghanaian tribespeople are by far the most elaborate in comparison to the efforts of Ethiopia's Borana tribe. Kenya is also known for its solid brass beads which are now highly sought after in the West. Their smooth finish, coupled with their likeness to natural heishi beads makes Kenyan brass beads a versatile choice for contemporary stringing projects and brass jewelry. At The Bead Chest, we are proud to carry one of the largest selections of African brass beads, antique brass, and ethnic & tribal brass beads on the web.