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    Brass Flat Disk Heishi Beads (2mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a special heishi shape. Each bead measures approximately 0.3 x 2mm, with a hole size o...

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    Brass Smooth Heishi Beads (3mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a heishi shape. Each strand is 25" inches long with approximately 480 beads measuring ...

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    Brass Flat Disk Heishi Beads (12mm)

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    These Brass Heishi Beads will make a beautiful addition to your beading projects and jewelry designs. Each bead is perfectly flat with a smooth, po...

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    Brass Baule Sun Beads (26x19mm)

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    These beautiful brass beads are hand casted in the design of traditional Baule beads from the Ivory Coast. Increasingly difficult to find, Baule (a...

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    Gunmetal Round Crimp Beads (2mm, Set of 100)

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    Looking to create a clean and smooth finish or stop on your jewelry designs? Our gunmetal round crimp beads will make the perfect stops and separat...

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    Gold Smooth Heishi Beads (3mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a heishi shape. Each strand is 24" inches long with approximately 500 beads measuring ...

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    Faceted Brass Triangle Heishi Beads (2.5mm)

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    Beautiful strand of high quality, metal beads measuring 24" in length. Individual beads measure 1 x 2.5mm in size, with holes measuring approximate...

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    Midnight Brass Donut Beads (10mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a ring shape. Each strand is 10" inches long with beads measuring 2 x 10mm. These grea...

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    Rounded Matte Brass Cube Beads (3mm)

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    Take a look at this high quality brass cube beads. Each artisan strand measures in at about 24" in length. Each bead is approximately 3 x 3mm in si...

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    Gold Saucer Beads (5mm)

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    This beautiful strand of high quality, gold saucer beads measures approximately 24" in length. Individual beads measure 2 x 5mm in size, with holes...

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    Brass Rondelle Ring Beads (5mm)

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    Our Brass Ring Beads are the perfect fit for your creative design projects. A soft golden color ensures that these beads will blend seamlessly into...

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    Brass Cowrie Shell Beads (Set of 5)

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    These brass color cowrie shell beads are made of solid metal in the shape of a traditional African cowrie shell. They are modeled after east Africa...

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    Patterned Oval Afghani Tribal Brass Centerpiece Bead

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    Beads such as these are said to be worn by tribespeople of Central Asia. Pay attention to the detail and you will surely appreciate the high level ...

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    Gold Seed Beads (3mm)

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    Try adding these striking African metal gold colored seed beads to your jewelry making kit. Each artisan strand is about 24" in length. Each handcr...

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    Gold Round Sphere Beads (6mm)

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    Admire this great strand of artisan gold colored metal beads that have been fashioned into a round shape. Each strand measures in at approximately ...

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    Circular Disk Brass Beads (5mm)

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    These circular brass beads have been fashioned in a design resembling small tablets. Drilled in the transverse direction, they will lie flat when s...

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    Smooth Antiqued Brass Heishi Beads (5mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a heishi shape. Each strand is 16 inches long with approximately 240 beads measuring 1...

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    Smooth Oval Brass Spacer Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a oval shape. Each strand is 16" inches long with approximately 70 beads measuring 6 x...

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    Bronze Round Crimp Beads (4mm, Set of 100)

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    Looking to create a clean and smooth finish or stop on your jewelry designs? Our bronze round crimp beads will make the perfect stops and separator...

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    Brass Ethiopian Scratch Beads (5x4mm)

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    Beautiful strand of brass beads from Ethiopia. The uneven surface of these beads creates a unique scratch-like appearance that resembles tree bark!

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    Tiny Diamond Cut Faceted Gold Color Beads (2mm)

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

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    Kenya Brass Heishi Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass heishi beads from the east African nation of Kenya. Each strand is handcrafted by a skilled artisan. Each...

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    Gold Color Mini-Cube Beads (2mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a cube shape. Each strand is 24" inches long with approximately 250 beads measuring 2 ...

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    Brass Tube Ethiopian Beads (7x2mm)

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    Beautiful strand of brass tube beads from Ethiopia! Beads are 8-9mm long with a diameter of approximately 2mm and hole size of about 1.5mm. The str...

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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.