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    Kenya Copper Heishi Beads

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    Take a look at this strand of Kenya Copper Heishi beads from Africa. The strand is 12" long, with beads measuring 1mm in width and 3-4mm in diameter.

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    Rounded Copper Cube Beads (3mm)

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    We are loving these beautiful strands of high quality antique copper beads. Each artisan strand measures in at about 24" in length. Each bead is ap...

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    Round Copper Ethiopian Beads (8mm)

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    Here is a beautiful strand of Ethiopian Copper Round Beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long approx. 28", with ...

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    Smooth Copper Rondelle Beads (5mm)

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    These round copper beads are top quality and are great for all of your custom jewelry design projects. These artisan beads can be used as tasteful ...

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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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    Copper Donut Beads (10mm)

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

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    Antiqued Copper Cowrie Shell Beads (Set of 5)

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

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    Copper Ethiopian Prayer Beads

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    These beautiful copper / brass color beads come from Ethiopia. The strand is 34" long with beads measuring 12-14mm in length with approximately 8m...

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    Ethiopian Copper Tube Beads (6x4mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of copper beads fashioned in a tube shape. Brought to you from the villages of Ethiopia, each strand is 28" inches...

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    Antique Copper Flat Disk Heishi Beads (6mm)

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    Take a closer look these stylish strands of Antique Copper Disk Heishi Beads. The flat shape of these beads makes them a great option to be used as...

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    Copper Round Sphere Beads (6mm)

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    Take a moment and admire these truly delightful strands of antiqued copper metal beads. These handcrafted beads are truly versatile and make for gr...

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    Copper Smooth Heishi Beads (3mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of copper beads fashioned in a smooth heishi shape without any seam. Each strand is 24" inches long with approxima...

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    Smooth Copper Padre Beads (9mm)

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    Here we have a lovely strand of antique copper metal beads. These handcrafted beads are great for a lot of different jewelry design techniques and ...

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    Copper Flower Heishi Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at these handcrafted antique copper metal beads. Each artisan strand measures in at approximately 24" in length. Each bead is about 2.5...

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    Copper Tiny Heishi Ethiopian Beads

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    Beautiful strand of Copper Tiny Heishi beads from Ethiopia!. Beads are about 1mm long with a diameter of approx. 1mm. The strand is approx. 27-2...

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    Antiqued Copper Faceted Square Beads (4mm)

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

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    Miniature Copper Prayer Beads (9x7mm)

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    Admire this beautiful set of copper color prayer beads, crafted to perfection. These high quality adornments have an ethnic feel, and are sure to p...

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    Copper Saucer Beads (4mm)

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    These copper saucer beads are crafted to perfection. Measuring approximately 4mm in diameter, each of these small beads is fashioned in a compresse...

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    Copper Miniature Padre Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at these reflective strands of copper miniature Padre Beads. Each strand is about 16" in length. Each individually handcrafted bead is ...

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    Antiqued Copper Triangle Heishi Beads

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    Beautiful strand of high quality, ethnic copper beads measuring 25" in length. Individual beads measure 2x4mm in size, with holes measuring . Each ...

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    Copper Nugget Beads (5x7mm)

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    Check out these charming strands of Copper Beads fashioned into a unique nugget shape. These beads have a great smooth texture and are really easy ...

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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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    Copper Tube Ethiopian Beads (2x2mm)

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    Beautiful strand of copper tube beads from Ethiopia! These small copper tubes measure approximately 2mm long by 2mm diameter. Two strands are pictu...

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    Copper Tube Beads (3mm)

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    These copper tube beads make for great spacers in your jewelry designs! The beads measure approximately 3 x 3mm each with a hole size of 1.5mm. Eac...

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Lo and behold our vast collection of ethnic copper beads from Africa and around the world. As a jewelry element, copper is often bypassed in favor of stronger, more durable materials such as brass and silver, however, when used in bead-craft, it can be surprisingly strong. The use of copper for producing african metal beads is thought to date back to around 1300 B.C when tribespeople first discovered copper deposits among the Dix-Huit Montagnes of the Ivory Coast. Small, yet striking, our tiny Copper Heishi Beads are a prime example of early Copper Beads produced around this period. They are modeled upon ancient shell heishi beads, and have been worn for centuries by women of Ethiopia's Omo Valley tribes whom believe copper to be particularly advantageous in improving fertility. Many eco-conscious African tribes object to industrial mining in the region due to its devastating impact on the natural environment. Because of this, nearly 75% of all african copper beads are now produced using recycled copper formerly used for pipes, wiring, radiators and industrial boiler tanks. Strips of copper are slow heated over an open flame, then slowly wound around a hollowed mandrel. As the beads begin to cool, they are hammered into shape using a flat-sided stone. In Ethiopia, the winding process incepted for producing solid copper beads has since been adapted for both cylindrical and annular Ethiopian Tube Beads. Their beautifully antiquated, seamless finish makes them inherently popular among Bohemian jewelry crafters who use them as spacers for necklaces, or strung upon leather thong for a chic, minimalist look. Enjoy these great tribal metal beads for all your jewelry making needs.
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