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

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

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  • Antiqued Brass Saucer Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Antiqued 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 156 beads measuring ...

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  • Jumbo Nigerian Brass Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Jumbo Nigerian Brass Beads

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    Take a look at these gorgeous graduated handmade brass beads from Nigeria. These beads have a somewhat irregular surface with imperfections that gi...

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

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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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  • Antiqued Brass Sphere Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Antiqued Brass Sphere Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a round shape. Each strand is 20" inches long with approximately 120 beads measuring 3...

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  • Brass Sphere Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Sphere Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a round shape. Each strand is 20" inches long with approximately 120 beads measuring 4...

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  • Twisted Cage Brass Filigree Beads (15mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Twisted Cage Brass Filigree Beads (15mm)

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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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  • Brass Diamond Cut Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Diamond Cut Beads (2mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a cube shape. Each strand is 27" inches long with approximately 300 beads measuring 2 ...

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  • Antiqued Brass Triangle Heishi Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Antiqued Brass Triangle Heishi Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a triangular heishi shape. Each strand is 20" inches long with approximately 200 beads...

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  • Eye Cross Brass Filigree Beads (36mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Eye Cross Brass Filigree Beads (36mm)

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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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  • Antiqued Brass Diamond Cut Beads (2.5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Antiqued 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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  • Ornate 22K Gold-Plated Brass Floral Bead (27x25mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ornate 22K Gold-Plated Brass Floral Bead (27x25mm)

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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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  • Ivory Coast Brass Baule Tube Beads (28x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ivory Coast Brass Baule Tube Beads (28x4mm)

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    Take a moment to appreciate the intricate patterns and shapes of these handcrafted Baule Tube Beads. Baule Tube Beads like this are truly unique an...

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  • Jumbo Sun Animal Design Baule Brass Beads (60mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Jumbo Sun Animal Design Baule Brass Beads (60mm)

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    These Baule Brass beads are characteristic of the unique workmanship of artists in the Ivory Coast in West Africa. Larger sizes such as these are h...

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  • Super Jumbo Smooth Sun Design Baule Brass Beads (75mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Super Jumbo Smooth Sun Design Baule Brass Beads (75mm)

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    Hand-crafted in the Ivory Coast, these beautiful brass beads measure approximately 90 x 75mm in size, and are large enough to make a statement! Tri...

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  • Brass Cube Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Cube Beads (3mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a cube shape. Each strand is 20" inches long with approximately 180 beads measuring 2-...

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  • Brass Baule Beads, Sun Moon Design (33x24mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Baule Beads, Sun Moon Design (33x24mm)

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

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  • Rounded Rectangle Brass Beads (4x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Rounded Rectangle Brass Beads (4x3mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a rectangle shape. Each strand is 19" inches long with approximately 100 beads measuri...

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  • Basket-Shaped Round Brass Filigree Beads (15mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Basket-Shaped Round Brass Filigree Beads (15mm)

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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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  • Woven Round Ghana Brass Filigree Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Woven Round Ghana Brass Filigree 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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  • Smooth Brass Heishi Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Smooth 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 280 beads measuring ...

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

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    Take a look at this great strand of white metal beads fashioned in a heishi shape. Each order will consist of the equivalent of 19" inches or more ...

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  • Baule Brass Beads, Sun Design (59mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Baule Brass Beads, Sun Design (59mm)

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    Spectacular strand of African brass Baule beads. Limited supply available. Glass spacers are white hearts and could be either blue or red.. Some s...

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  • Brass Diamond Cut Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    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 20" inches long with approximately 80 beads measuring 5 x...

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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.