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  • Brass Sphere Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Sphere Beads

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    Take a look at this strand of brass sphere beads. The strand is 16" long, with beads measuring 7mm in diameter.

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  • Mini Wound Brass Bicone Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Mini Wound Brass Bicone Beads (10mm)

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

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  • Brass Filigree Beads Oblong, Basket Design - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Beads Oblong, Basket 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 26" l...

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  • Eye Design Brass Filigree Elbow Beads (42x12mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Eye Design Brass Filigree Elbow Beads (42x12mm)

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

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  • Sun Design Brass Baule Beads (19mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Sun Design Brass Baule Beads (19mm)

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

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  • Striated Sun Brass Filigree Elbow Beads (42x15mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Striated Sun Brass Filigree Elbow Beads (42x15mm)

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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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  • Spiral Brass Filigree Globe Beads (20mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Spiral Brass Filigree Globe Beads (20mm)

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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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  • Basket Design Oblong Brass Filigree Beads (45x16mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Basket Design Oblong Brass Filigree Beads (45x16mm)

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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 24-26"...

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  • Smooth Bright Brass Heishi Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Smooth Bright Brass Heishi Beads (5mm)

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    Beautiful strand of high quality, ethnic brass beads measuring 24" in length. Individual beads measure 2x5mm in size, with holes measuring . Each s...

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  • Smoooth Antiqued Brass Heishi Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Smoooth Antiqued Brass Heishi Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a heishi shape. Each strand is 20" inches long with approximately 220 beads measuring ...

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  • Caged Barrel Ghana Brass Filigree Beads (20x13mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Caged Barrel Ghana Brass Filigree Beads (20x13mm)

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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" lo...

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  • Brass Filigree Beads (Round, Flat), Flower Design - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Beads (Round, Flat), Flower Design

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

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  • Artisanal Ethiopian Hollow Brass Bicone Beads (12x16mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Artisanal Ethiopian Hollow Brass Bicone Beads (12x16mm)

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    Up for sale is a beautiful strand of Ethiopian brass bicone beads. These metal beads come in an large size that is often difficult to find in Ethio...

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  • Extra Large Ghana Brass Filigree Globe Beads (40mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Extra Large Ghana Brass Filigree Globe Beads (40mm)

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

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  • Antiqued Brass Diamond Cut Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Antiqued Brass Diamond Cut Beads (5mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a cube shape. Each strand is 18" inches long with approximately 80 beads measuring 5 x...

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  • Patterned Brass Oval Beads (10x6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Patterned Brass Oval Beads (10x6mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a oval shape. Each strand is 24" inches long with approximately 60 beads measuring 10 ...

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  • Super Jumbo Ghana Brass Filigree Beads (40mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Super Jumbo Ghana Brass Filigree Beads (40mm)

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    These Ghana Brass beads are noteworthy due to their exceptional size. Brass beads such as these are individual cast by a traditional metal smith. E...

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  • Ornate 22K Gold-Plated Brass Floral Bead (20x17mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ornate 22K Gold-Plated Brass Floral Bead (20x17mm)

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    This unusual brass bead has been intricately designed with traditional floral patterns. Each unique bead has been beautifully finished with 22K gol...

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  • Wound Barrel Brass Filigree Beads (21x15mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Wound Barrel Brass Filigree Beads (21x15mm)

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

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

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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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  • Mini-Triangle Sun Brass Filigree Beads (16x18mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Mini-Triangle Sun Brass Filigree Beads (16x18mm)

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

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  • Flat Woven Circle Brass Filigree Beads (16mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Flat Woven Circle Brass Filigree Beads (16mm)

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

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  • Geometric Brass Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Geometric Brass Beads (5mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in an unusual geometric shape. Each strand is 21" inches long with approximately 180 bead...

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  • Brass Round Small Ethiopian Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Round Small Ethiopian Beads

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    Beautiful strand of Brass Tiny Heishi beads from Ethiopia!. Beads are approx. 3mm in diameter. The strand is approx. 24-25 inches long.

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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.