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  • Brass Interlocking Crisp Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Interlocking Crisp Beads (6mm)

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    These excellent Brass Interlocking Crisp Beads will make a great addition to your jewelry making kit. Each strand is about 16" in length. Each bras...

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  • Bicone Brass Filigree Bead (26x14mm) - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Tiny Diamond Cut Faceted Gold Color Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Gold Color Mini-Cube Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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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 Concentric Flat Diamond Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Concentric Flat Diamond Beads (18mm)

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    Take a look at these flat brass beads, styled with concentric lines. Each bead measures approximately 16 x 17-18mm with a hole size of approximatel...

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  • Gold Interlocking Crisp Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Gold Interlocking Crisp Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of gold color metal beads fashioned in a special heishi shape similar to potato crisps. Each strand is 16" long wi...

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  • Round Brass Ethiopian Beads (6-7mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round Brass Ethiopian Beads (6-7mm)

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    Here is a beautiful strand of Ethiopian Brass Round Beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long approx. 30", with b...

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  • Midnight Black Tiny Oval Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Midnight Black Tiny Oval Beads (2mm)

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    Beautiful strand of high quality, ethnic brass beads measuring 24" in length. Individual beads measure 2 x 2mm in size, with holes measuring approx...

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  • Antiqued Brass Cube Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Antiqued 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 16" inches long with approximately 90 beads measuring 4-5...

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

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a faceted shape. Each strand is 16" inches long with approximately 250 beads measuring...

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  • Smooth Brass Bicone Beads (8x7mm) - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Striped Brass Bicone Beads - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Brass Heishi Ethiopian Beads (2.5-3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Heishi Ethiopian Beads (2.5-3mm)

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    Beautiful strand of Brass Heishi beads from Ethiopia!. Beads are about 2.5-3mm diameter. The strand is approximately 28 inches long with hole size...

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  • Gunmetal Round Crimp Beads (2mm, Set of 100) - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Jumbo Hollow Brass Bead (26mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Jumbo Hollow Brass Bead (26mm)

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    This beautiful brass bead is handcrafted in the highest of quality. Made using durable metal, its thick outer layer and hollow center make it a gre...

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  • Brass Tube Crimp Beads (1.5mm, Set of 100) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Tube Crimp Beads (1.5mm, Set of 100)

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

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  • Striated Brass Filigree Beads (25x14mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Striated Brass Filigree Beads (25x14mm)

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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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  • Brass Double Heishi Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Double Heishi Beads (2mm)

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    Beautiful strand of high quality, ethnic brass beads measuring 24" in length. Individual beads measure 2 x 2mm in size, with holes measuring approx...

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  • Patterned Oval Afghani Tribal Brass Centerpiece Bead - The Bead Chest
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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) - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Brass Tube Ethiopian Beads (7x2mm) - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Brass Flat Disk Heishi Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Flat Disk Heishi Beads (3mm)

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    Take a moment to admire these chic brass disk heishi beads. The flat shape of these heishi beads makes them a fun and handy bead to use when creati...

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

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    These great brass cube beads measures approximately 3 x 3mm, with a hole size of approximately 1mm. You will receive one strand measuring approxima...

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  • Midnight Black Double Heishi Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Midnight Black Double Heishi Beads (2mm)

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    Beautiful strand of high quality, ethnic brass beads measuring 24" in length. Individual beads measure 2 x 2mm in size, with holes measuring approx...

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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.