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    Circular Disk Antiqued Brass Beads (10mm)

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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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    Silver Patterned Heishi Beads (3mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of white metal beads fashioned in a heishi shape. Each strand is 26" inches long with approximately 340 beads meas...

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    Silver Melon Beads (6mm)

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    These cute silver beads are designed to mimic watermelons. Each bead measures approximately 6 x 6mm with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will...

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    Gold Flower Heishi Beads (4mm)

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    Get ready to be amazed! These handcrafted gold colored flower heishi beads are truly remarkable. Each indivdual artisan strand measures in at appro...

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    Striped Brass Bicone Beads

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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 45 beads measuring 8...

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    Antiqued Brass Faceted Square Heishi Beads (3mm)

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    Take a look at these stunning brass square heishi beads. These beads make for a great spacer in jewelry designs! Each artisan bead strand measures ...

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    Smooth Gold Padre Beads (9mm)

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    This classically beautiful strand of handcrafted gold colored brass beads is truly remarkable. These artisan beads are great for creating unique je...

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    Baule-Style Circular Brass Beads (12mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a shape reminiscent of Baule Brass beads from the Ivory Coast. Each strand is 24" inch...

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    Faceted Gold Color Square Beads (4mm)

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    Beautiful strand of uniquely shaped faceted gold color beads. These beads have been fashioned to resemble a diamond cut. They will add a glamorous ...

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    Aluminum Skull Beads (14x12mm)

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    These stylish Aluminum Skull Beads make for the perfect statement bead. Skull beads like this are perfect for adding that extra touch of personalit...

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    Brass Yoruba-Style Beads (9mm)

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    This special strand of brass beads is made according to a traditional Yoruba design sourced from West Africa. The Yoruba people are known for their...

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    Brass Sun & Moon Baule Beads (22x14mm)

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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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    Brass Buddha Beads (10x8mm)

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    Take a look at these beautiful beads casted in the shape of Gautama Buddha. The Buddha was a monk, mendicant, sage, philosopher, teacher and religi...

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    Bright Silver Round Sphere Beads (6mm)

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    We are loving these amazing strands of round white metal beads! These artisan beads are great for so many different situations and make for amazing...

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    Tiny Diamond Cut Faceted Copper Beads (2mm)

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

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    Smooth Copper Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    These copper 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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    Brass Mursi Ring Beads (10mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass Mursi rings. Fashioned in a traditional tribal design, each strand is 16" inches long with approximately ...

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    Brass Patterned Rondelle Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at this high quality brass rondelle beads. Each artisan strand measures in at about 24" in length. Each bead is approximately 2.5 x 4mm...

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    Smooth Brass Circular Hollow Tribal Beads (18mm)

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    Admire this unusual strand of tribal brass beads. Look carefully to see the high quality of the workmanship, smooth finish, and rustic character. T...

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    Jumbo Ethiopian Wired Silver Bicone Beads (28x20mm)

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    These great bicone-shaped beads are bold and versatile. Each bead measures approximately 28 x 19-20mm, with a hole size of 6mm. Strands measure 24"...

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    Silver Sphere Hollow Tribal Beads (18mm)

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    Admire this unusual strand of tribal silver beads. Look carefully to see the high quality of the workmanship, smooth finish, and rustic character. ...

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    Shiny Silver Faceted Square Beads (4mm)

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    Beautiful strand of uniquely shaped faceted white metal beads. These beads have been fashioned to resemble a diamond cut. They will add a glamorous...

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    Circular Disk Copper Beads (5mm)

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

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    Ethiopian Bezeled Silver Saucer Beads (18mm, 16 Inch Strand)

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    These great silver saucer-shaped beads are bold and versatile. Each bead measures approximately 12 x 18mm, with a hole size of 2.5mm. Strands measu...

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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.