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  • Copper Ethiopian Telsum Beads (70 Beads) - The Bead Chest
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    Copper Ethiopian Telsum Beads (70 Beads)

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    Check out this set of unusual copper colored telsum beads from the northern region Ethiopia. Telsum is a unique style of bead-making that is partic...

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  • Brass Baule Beads, Sun Moon Design (35x20mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Baule Beads, Sun Moon Design (35x20mm)

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    Great strand of African brass Baule beads. Some beads may show imperfections as these are beads are made using a handmade process. Each strand is u...

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  • Weaved Flat Bicone Brass Filigree Beads (34x18mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Weaved Flat Bicone Brass Filigree Beads (34x18mm)

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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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  • Mini Bicone Medley Brass Filigree Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Mini Bicone Medley Brass Filigree Beads

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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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  • Large Ethiopian Brass Bicone Beads (11x14mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Large Ethiopian Brass Bicone Beads (11x14mm)

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

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  • Brass Baule Beads, Sun Design (23mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Baule Beads, Sun Design (23mm)

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

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  • Brass Filigree Cross Beads (25mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Cross Beads (25mm)

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

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  • Brass Filigree Four Circle Triangle Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Four Circle Triangle 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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  • Brass Filigree Beads, Large Bicone Design - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Filigree Beads, Large 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 25" lo...

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  • Brass Diamond Cut Beads (2.5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Diamond Cut Beads (2.5mm)

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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 180 beads measuring 2 ...

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  • Braided Brass Ghana Filigree Oval Beads (23x15mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Braided Brass Ghana Filigree Oval Beads (23x15mm)

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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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  • Gold Diamond Cut Beads (2.5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Gold Diamond Cut Beads (2.5mm)

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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 180 beads measuring 2 ...

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  • Ethiopian Brass Bicone Beads (7x7mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Brass Bicone Beads (7x7mm)

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    Here is a beautiful strand of Ethiopian Brass Bicone from Africa. Each bead is individually handmade. The strand is a long 30", with beads measurin...

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  • Rounded Rectangle Brass Beads (3x2.5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Rounded Rectangle Brass Beads (3x2.5mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a rectangle shape. Each strand is 24" inches long with approximately 150 beads measuri...

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

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    Beautiful strand of faceted brass beads. These beads have been fashioned to resemble a diamond cut. They will add a glamorous touch to your beaded ...

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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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  • Criss Cross Brass Filigree Globe Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Criss Cross Brass Filigree Globe Beads (14mm)

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

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  • Caged Cylinder Ghana Brass Filigree Beads (30x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Caged Cylinder Ghana Brass Filigree Beads (30x10mm)

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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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  • Circular Sun Brass Filigree Beads (10x22mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Circular Sun Brass Filigree Beads (10x22mm)

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

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  • Circular Eye Brass Filigree Beads (10x21mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Circular Eye Brass Filigree Beads (10x21mm)

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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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  • Wound Round Mini Ghana Brass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Wound Round Mini Ghana Brass Beads (9mm)

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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 is ...

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  • Wound Hourglass Brass Filigree Beads (27x15mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Wound Hourglass Brass Filigree Beads (27x15mm)

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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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  • Wound Flattened Bicone Ghana Brass Beads (23x14mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Wound Flattened Bicone Ghana Brass Beads (23x14mm)

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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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  • Cameroon Brass Bicone Beads (13x12mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Cameroon Brass Bicone Beads (13x12mm)

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    Here is a beautiful strand of brass bicone from Cameroon. These beads are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially in such a high qualit...

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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.