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    Smooth Antiqued Brass Bicone Beads (4.5mm, 16 Inch Strand)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a bicone shape. Each strand is 16" inches long with approximately 95 beads measuring 4...

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    Ethiopian Brass Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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

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    Bicone Brass Filigree Bead (26x14mm)

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    Admire these exceptional brass beads made in a design that originates from the Ashanti people of Ghana, West Africa. The Ashanti are the largest t...

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    Ethiopian White Metal Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian White Metal beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 27-30", with beads measuri...

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    Tri-color Enamel Berber Bicone Beads (Set of 10)

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    Colorful and eye-catching, these cute artisanal enameled Berber Beads are individually crafted. Accented with red, green and blue colors they would...

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    Ethiopian Copper Bicone Beads (5x5mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian copper beads from Ethiopia. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 30-32", with beads measuring a...

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    Lapis-Inlaid Elongated Afghan Tribal Silver Bead (60x18mm)

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    Take a close look at this unique tribal bead hand made by artisans in Afghanistan. Individually crafted, each metal bead is inlaid with a material ...

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    Ethiopian White Metal Mini-Bicone Beads (5x5mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian White Metal beads from Africa made the shape of a mini-bicone. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a l...

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    Ethiopian Brass Bicone Beads (6x5mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian Brass beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 27-30", with bead size varying bet...

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    Moroccan Silver Mini-Flower Beads (Set of 4)

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    Unique silver-washed artisanal moroccan bead in a flower design. Each bead measures 14mm wide by 16mm diameter. These beads are sold as a set of 4.

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    Moroccan Silver Floral Bead (32mm)

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    Unique silver-washed artisanal bead in traditional Berber design. The floral motifs on each side of the bead give this bead a distinctive appearanc...

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    Smooth Brass Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    These brass bicone beads are a great addition to any beader's arsenal. Measuring approximately 8 x 7mm with a hole size of 2mm, these beads are ver...

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    Smooth Antiqued Brass Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a bicone shape. Each strand is 24" inches long with approximately 80 beads measuring 8...

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    Smooth Bright Silver Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    These silver bicone beads are a great addition to any beader's arsenal. Measuring approximately 8 x 7mm with a hole size of 3mm, these beads are ve...

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    Ethiopian Copper Bicone Beads (6x5mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian copper beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 27-30", with beads measuring 5-...

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    Mali Brass Bicone Beads (20x25mm)

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    Here is a beautiful strand of large Mali Brass Metal Beads from Africa. The strand is approximately 26" long, with beads measuring 25mm in diameter...

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    Antique Silver Bicone Filigree Bead (26x14mm)

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    Admire these exceptional silver beads made in a design that originates from the Ashanti people of Ghana, West Africa. The Ashanti are the largest ...

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    Extra Fancy Silver Enamel Berber Bicone Bead Pendant

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    Colorful and eye-catching, this exquisite enameled Berber Bead pendant is unique to behold. Accented with three vibrant colors and silver-plated, i...

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    Smooth Silver Bicone Beads (4.5mm)

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    These silver bicone beads are artisanally crafted by expert artisans. Pay attention to the smoothness of the beads; you will notice there is no sea...

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    Ethiopian Copper Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian Copper beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 30", with beads measuring 8-9mm w...

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    Smooth Gold Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    These gold bicone beads are a great addition to any beader's arsenal. Measuring approximately 8 x 7mm with a hole size of 3mm, these beads are vers...

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    Ethiopian Brass Bicone Beads (5x5mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian brass beads from Ethiopia. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 27-30", with beads measuring 4-6...

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    Cameroon Brass Bicone Beads (8x8mm)

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    Here is a beautiful strand of brass bicone from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. These beads more rugged look than Ethiopian beads and h...

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    Smooth Shiny Silver Bicone Beads (4.5mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of white metal beads fashioned in a bicone shape. Each strand is 24" inches long with approximately 140 beads meas...

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Ornate and beautiful, African Metal Beads have long been an expressive art medium for indigenous tribes of the Southern and Eastern Capes. Their versatility as both a currency and symbol of status has vastly improved the fortunes of many impoverished regions, and borne an art form that continues to be imparted by ancestors to younger generations. Focal African Copper Beads are thought to be among the earliest formats produced using the “lost wax” method; an ancient Tuareg technique involving the use of hollow wax molds to shape and set molten metal. Ductile and soft, copper is one of the easiest metals to manipulate into elaborate shapes, which is why you'll find the vast majority of Copper Beads here at The Bead Chest are characterised by intricate designs and filigree work. Ethiopian Heishi Beads produced prior to the 1950's also utilised this method, and historians suggest the ancient Tuareg technique may have paved the way for the cage-like Baoule Brass Beads now produced in abundance along the Ivory Coast. Africa's popular White Metal Beads are a more recent innovation. They are commonly produced using recyclable alloys, such as aluminium, sourced from discarded cans and industrial roofing. Metal Beads tend to be far less elaborate in character than their copper counterparts owing to the process by which they are made. Both Tube and Heishi Beads are produced using the “winding” technique – a process whereby the metal is heated until malleable, before winding it around a mandrel and hammering it into shape. This technique allows for greater uniformity when crafting smaller beads, making them ideal for bead-weaving and peyote style projects.
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