(African) Tradebeads - Ashanti Beads & More
Trade Beads
Africa
Trade Beads are glass beads that were manufactured in Europe and were traded to both Africa and the Americas. This barter trade started in the 15th century and lasted until the early 1900’s.
Most of these beads were made in Venice, but also in Bohemia, the Netherlands, Germany & France.
They were traded for goods (gold & rum), but were also used to buy slaves in Africa, where they replaced the more traditional currencies such as cowry shell.
In Africa they are still treasured today. Ever since the 1960’s they are becoming more and more popular elsewhere and are (mostly) sold from Africa to Europe and the USA.
So antique trade beads are becoming rarer.
Fur Trade Beads - America
Fur Trade Beads were mostly bartered for fur with the native peoples of North America and Canada.
These beads are also highly collectible and the good old beads are becoming rare.
1 large handmade engraved wooden bead - 22x17 mm1 beautiful large, handmade wooden bead with detailed decoration on the side
∙ Detailed
∙ Handmade, so each bead is unique (size/shape/decoration) see photos
∙ Price is for 1 bead
∙ approx 17 mm high/long x 21,5 to 22…€ 1,59
AFRICA: set/10 beads from Ethiopia - Round - 4,5 mm - CopperA set of 10 African beads from Ethiopia
∙ Size: approx 4,5 mm across x 3,5 mm long each - hole approx 2 mm
∙ Copper
∙ Great for using in combination with tradebeads!€ 1,85
AFRIKA: set/20 Disc Beads from Ethiopia - Brass - 3x1 mm or 4x1 mmA set of 20 small African Brass Disc beads from Ethiopia
2 options:
Size approx 3x1,1 mm eacht - hole approx 0,8 mm
Size approx 4x1,4 mm each - hole approx 1 mm
You'll receive 20 beads in the size of your choice
Great for…€ 1,75
set/20 Fair TRADE BEADS: Africa Ghana - 5-6 mm - Green YellowA set of 20 new African fair-tradebeads - handmade in Ghana, inspired by antique Bohemian tradebeads
Size: approx 5-6 mm across x 3 to 6 mm length each - hole approx 2 mm
Beautiful glass beads in Green with a striped pattern in…€ 1,99
AFRICA: 1 old Telsum Kraal from Ethiopia - 10-12 mm - Brass1 beautiful old African Telsum bead from Ethiopia
∙ Size: approx 10,5-11,5 mm long x 7,5-8 mm across each - hole approx 0,9-1 mm
∙ Antique Brass tone metal (hollow so light weight)
∙ Old, handmade bead, so each bead is a…€ 1,69
1 Handmade AFRICAN Ashanti Bead - Lost Wax - Brass - 18x12,5 mmA great handmade African Brass bead! Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Sizes vary a litte from approx 17 to 19 mm length x 12,5 x 5,5 mm - beading-hole approx 2,5 mm
∙…€ 1,75
1 Handmade AFRICAN Ashanti Bead - Brass - approx 22x13 mm or 25x13 mmA great handmade African Brass bead! Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Round/Flat
∙ Sizes vary a litte from approx 21,5x13x4 mm to approx 23,5x13,5x4 mm (so a length of about…€ 1,75
set/5 beads made from real Porcupine Quilss - 20-25 mm - Black/Brown - Off WhiteA set of 5 handmade Porcupine Quill beads
∙ Tube, Size approx 20-25 mm long x width varies from approx 2,5 to 4 mm across.
∙ PLEASE NOTE: you will need a strong needle to drill the holes yourself (either in the length…€ 1,55
AFRICA: set/20 Heishi Beads - 6x0,5 mm - BrassA great set of 20 African Brass Heishi beads
Size approx 6x0,5 mm each - hole approx 0,9-1 mm
You'll receive 20 beads
Great for using in combination with tradebeads or gemstone heishi beads€ 1,65
set/10 Chevron-style TRADE BEADS: Africa Nepal - 8x5 mm - Assorted Colours10 African Chevron-style tradebeads - originally made in Nepal
These beads were handmade in Nepal for the African market and are inspired by the antique Venetian Chevron beads. These beads are not antique.
∙ Disc shaped…€ 2,25
set/10 Chevron-style TRADE BEADS: Africa Nepal - 8x5 mm - Assorted Colours10 Beautiful African Chevron-style tradebeads - originally made in Nepal
These beads were handmade in Nepal for the African market and are inspired by the antique Venetian Chevron beads. These beads are not antique.
Disc shaped…€ 2,29
AFRICA: 1 Handmade Ashanti Ritual Mask Pendant - Brass - 48x9,5 mm1 beautiful, large handmade African Brass Pendant. Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Ritual Mask Pendant
∙ Lost Wax: for each pendant a wax mould is made, that later is melted…€ 9,99
AFRICA: 1 Handmade Ashanti Fish Pendant - Brass - 65x42 mm1 beautiful, large handmade African Brass Pendant. Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Catfish Pendant
∙ Lost Wax: for each pendant a wax mould is made, that later is melted to…€ 17,50
AFRIKA: 1 beautiful large handmade Ashanti Pendant - Brass - 73x66 mm1 beautiful, large handmade African Brass Pendant. Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Round with Spiral (Sun) and Grain decoration
∙ Lost Wax: for each pendant a wax mould is…€ 15,50
AFRICA: 1 handmade Ashanti Sun Spiral Pendant - Brass - 55x51 mm1 beautiful, large handmade African Brass Pendant. Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Sun/Spiral Pendant
∙ Lost Wax: for each pendant a wax mould is made, that later is melted…€ 13,75
AFRICA: 1 Handmade Ashanti Turtle Pendant - Brass - 60x40 mm (lost wax)1 beautiful, large handmade African Brass Pendant. Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Turtle Pendant
∙ Lost Wax: for each pendant a wax mould is made, that later is melted to…€ 18,50
set/2 Large Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - approx 18 mm - Petrol2 fantastic & very large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
Approx 18 mm across each - lenght varies from 15 to 18 mm each. Hole approx 3 mm.
Handmade so…€ 1,75
1 ANTIQUE TRADE BEAD: Afrika Venice - 3-layer Watermelon Chevron1 antique African tradebead - originally made in Venice: Watermelon Chevron
These glass beads were made in Venice in the late 1800's and transported to Africa where they were used as money (and highly valued).
Great to use in…€ 1,99
set/25 Spacer Beads/Closed Rings: 6x2 mm - 3 mm hole - 4 MetalcoloursA set of 25 beads/closed rings with 3 mm holes
∙ Size approx 6,1x2,2 mm each (6,1 mm across) - hole approx 3 mm
∙ Also great for stringing on leather/cotton cords
∙ Metal - less=more decoration in relief
∙ Solid…€ 1,65
AFRIKA: 1 old Telsum Bead from Ethiopia - approx 10-13 mm - Ant. Silver tone1 beautiful old African Telsum bead from Ethiopia
∙ Available in 2 sizes: Size: approx 10,5-11,5 mm long x 7,5-8 mm across each - hole approx 0,9-1 mm OR approx 12-13 mm long x 7,5-8 mm across - hole approx 0,9-1 mm
∙ Antique…€ 1,75
set/10 ANTIQUE FUR TRADE BEADS: Padres 1800's - 6 mm - YellowAn unique set of 10 antique Padre beads, originally made in Europe!
These Padres were made in Europe in the 1800's and transported to the Northern parts of America & Canada where they were used as money for trading (mostly) fur…€ 2,85
set/10 Fair TRADE BEADS: Africa Ghana - 7,5-8 mm - Green YellowA set of 10 new African fair-tradebeads - handmade in Ghana, inspired by antique Bohemian tradebeads
∙ Size: approx 7,5 to 8 mm across x 5 to 5,5 mm length each - hole approx 2 mm
∙ Beautiful glass beads in Green with a…€ 2,25
set/15 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS: Africa Europe - White Heart - 5 mm - Aqua BlueA set of 15 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe!
These glass beads were made in Europe (first in Venica, later also in Bohemia and France) in the early 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as…€ 3,25
set/15 ANTIQUE TRADEBEADS: Africa Europe - White Heart - 6-8 mm - Cobalt BlueA set of 15 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe
These glass beads were made in Europe (first in Venica, later also in Bohemia and France) in the early 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as…€ 2,99
1 Beautiful handmade AFRICAN Ashanti Bead - Brass - 15-16 mmA beautiful handmade African Brass bead! Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
Round Flat/Disc shape - Size approx 15-16 mm across x 8-9 mm high - hole approx 4 mm
Handmade, so each…€ 2,19
AFRICA: 1 large old Telsum Kraal uit Ethiopia - 37x28 mm - Silver tone1 beautiful, very large old African Bead from Ethiopia
∙ Size: approx 37 mm long x 28 mm across each - hole approx 3,5 mm
∙ Silver tone metal.
∙ PLEASE NOTE Old beads, some damage due to age, which gives them even more…€ 6,95
1 Beautiful large handmade bead from Mali - approx 42 mmBeautiful large handmade terracotta beads from Mali (Africa)
∙ Length of these beads will vary from about 41,5 to 43 mm. The are (fattest part) about 17,5-18 mm across with a beading-hole of about 3 mm
∙ Please note: handmade…€ 2,99
set/13 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS Africa Europe - White Heart - 6 mm - Aqua BlueA set of 13 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe!
These glass beads were made in Europe (first in Venica, later also in Bohemia and France) in the early 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as…€ 2,85
set/15 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS: Africa Europe - White Heart - 5 mm - Cobalt BlueA set of 15 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe!
These glass beads were made in Europe (first in Venica, later also in Bohemia and France) in the early 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as…€ 2,75
set/10 Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - 7x6 mm - BlueA set of 10 beautiful Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads. These are not antique beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 5,5-6,5 mm each - Approx 7,1-7,4 mm across each -…€ 1,99
set/10 Annular TRADE BEADS from Ghana - approx 11-12 mm - BlueA fantastic set of 10 Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade in Kroboland - inspired by antique Dutch annular tradebeads.
∙ Approx 11 to 12 mm across each (some a bit smaller) - lenght approx 4 mm each - hole approx 2,5-3…€ 2,35
set/2 large Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 26-29 mm - Black White Blue RedA set of 2 beautiful, large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 26 to 29 mm each (sometimes a bit longer or shorter) - Approx…€ 1,95
set/2 large Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 24-27 mm - Blue White Green RedA set of 2 beautiful, large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 24 to 27 mm each (sometimes a bit longer or shorter) - Approx…€ 1,95
set/2 large Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 26-28 mm - Black with Salmon-OrangeA set of 2 beautiful, large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 26 to 28 mm each (sometimes a bit longer or shorter) - Approx…€ 1,95
set/2 large Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 26-28 mm - Salmon Off-White GreenA set of 2 beautiful, large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 26 to 28 mm each (sometimes a bit longer) - Approx 11-12 mm…€ 1,95
set/2 large Krobo TRADE BEADS fromGhana - 23-28 mm - Black White Red OrangeA set of 2 beautiful, large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 23 to 28 mm each (sometimes a bit longer) - Approx 11-12 mm…€ 1,95
set/2 large Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 20-22 mm - White Black OrangeA set of 2 beautiful, large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 20 to 22 mm each - Approx 10-11 mm across each - hole approx…€ 1,95
set/2 large Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 26-28 mm - White Black BlueA set of 2 beautiful, large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 26 to 28 mm each (sometimes a bit longer) - Approx 10-11 mm…€ 1,95
set/13 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS: Africa Bohemia - approx 6,8 mmA set of 13 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe (Bohemia)
These glass beads were made in Europe in the early-mid 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as money (and highly valued).
Great to use…€ 4,25
Kenya: 1 Bone+Wood bead from Africa - 25-28 mm - Off White with Brown1 beautiful, large handmade Bone & Wood bead
∙ Size approx 25-28x8,5x12 mm each (length may vary from approx 25 to 28 mm each x 8,5 to 12,5 mm wide - most are about 9 to 10 mm wide) beading-hole approx 2 mm
∙ Off White…€ 1,49
1 large Vintage Krobo TRADE BEAD from Ghana - Glass - 19-21 mm - White1 large, beautiful Vintage Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads. These are not antique beads but they do have some age.
∙ Tapered
∙ Length varies between approx 19 to 21…€ 1,35
set/5 Vintage TRADE BEADS: Africa Bohemian - 11 mm - Red Jasper colourA set of 5 Vintage African tradebeads - originally made in Europe (Bohemia)
These glass beads were made in Europe in the early-mid 1900's and transported to Africa
∙ Size: approx 7,7 mm across x approx 11 mm length each, hole…€ 1,65
set/2 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 13-14 mm - Transparant RedSet/2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
∙ Size approx 13 to 14,5 mm across x 11,5 to 12,3 mm length - beading hole approx 2,5-3 mm - handmade so each bead is unique and sizes…€ 1,55
set/2 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 13-14 mm - Transparant VioletSet/2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
∙ Size approx 13-14 mm across x 10,7-11,3 mm length - beading hole approx 2,5-3 mm - handmade so each bead is unique and sizes may…€ 1,49
set/7 Beads/Pendants/Buttons: Kauri Cowry Shell - 14-16 mm - NaturalA set of 7 beautiful Cowry Shell beads
∙ Size; length approx 14 to 16 mm each (sometimes a bit larger, most are about 15,5 to 16 mm long) x 10 to 11 mm wide x approx 8 mm
∙ Natural shades of Cream/Off White
∙ You can string…€ 1,35
set/7 Beads/Pendants/Buttons: Kauri Cowry Shell - approx 20 mm - NaturalA set of 7 beautiful Cowry Shell beads
Size; length approx 20 mm each (sometimes a bit larger) x 15x8 mm
Natural shades of Cream/Off White
You can string them (also on leather cords) - they have no drilled holes. You could also…€ 1,35
set/6 Bone beads - Tube - 13x7 mm - Zwart + Camel-BeigeA set of 6 handmade bone beads
∙ Size: Tube beads approx 13x7 mm each, (varies from about 6,5 to 8 mm across) drilled hole approx 2 to 2,5 mm
∙ Great authentic look & feel - Amber/Ivory/Camel shades with Black
∙ Handmade -…€ 1,65
1 beautiful large bead made from Bone + Mother of Pearl - 27x15 mm - Black White luster1 beautiful, large bead made from Bone + Mother of Pearl
∙ Black Bone alternated with White Mother of Pearl (with a nice luster)
∙ Tabular
∙ Size: approx 1 to 15,35 mm across x 26,6 to 27,2 mm long - beading hole approx 2,5…€ 1,65
set/2 large beads: Wood - 19 mm - Horn-lookA set of 2 large round wooden beads, that look like Horn beads
∙ approx 18,5 to 19,5 mm across each x 17,3 to 17,8 mm length - round
∙ solid wood with carving
∙ drilled beading-hole approx 3 mm
∙ Matte Brown/Camel/Amber…€ 1,10
BONE: 1 large Bead/4-way Divider - approx 25x25 mm - Black1 large handmade bone bead: 4-way divider
Size: approx 25x25x5 mm, 4 drilled holes approx 1 mm
Great authentic look & feel - with carved etnic decoration, Black.
Handmade - so each bead is unique, price is for 1 bead as/of the…€ 0,85 € 0,55
set/5 Tribal Beads made from Fish-Spine-Bone from KENYA - 7x8 mm - Off WhiteA set of 5 handmade Tribal Fish-spine-bone beads from Kenya
∙ Size: approx 6,8 to 7,3 mm across (some are a bit smaller) x about 5 to 8,5 mm high/lenght, drilled hole approx 1 mm
∙ Great authentic look & feel (don't smell) -…€ 1,45
set/5 Tribal Beads made from Fish-Spine-Bone from KENYA - 13x6 mm - Off WhiteA set of 5 handmade Tribal Fish-spine-bone beads from Kenya
∙ Size: approx 12-13 mm across (some are a bit smaller) x about 5-6 mm high/lenght, drilled hole approx 1 mm
∙ Great authentic look & feel (don't smell) - offwhite…€ 1,55
set/5 Tribal Beads made from Fish-Spine-Bone from KENYA - 10-12 mm - Off WhiteA set of 5 handmade Tribal Fish-spine-bone beads from Kenya
∙ Size: approx 10-12 mm across (sometimes a bit larger) x about 9-17 mm high/lenght (most are about 10-12 mm long), drilled hole approx 1 mm
∙ Great authentic look &…€ 1,59
1 large TRADE BEAD: Africa India - Tube - 18-19x14-15 mm - Orange Brown Yellow1 African tradebead - originally made in India: Orange Tubes
These beads were handmade in India for the African market and are inspired by antique Bohemian beads
Tube: size approx 14-15 mm long x 18-19 mm across (hole approx…€ 1,85 € 1,50
set/15Beads: Tube Ethnic - 8x3 mm - Antique Silver Tone MetalA set of 15 metal tube beads in Antique Silver tone
∙ Ethnic decoration
∙ Size: 8x3 mm each - hole approx 1 mm€ 1,55 € 1,39
Batik BONE: set/5 Prayer Beads - Spiral - Round Flat - 8,5x7 mm - Black Off-WhiteA set of 5 beautiful handmade Oxbone Tibetan prayerbeads
∙ Black with Batik decoration of a Spiral symbol in Off-White
∙ Size: approx 8,5-8,6 mm across x about 6,5-7,5 mm - drilled hole approx 2 mm
∙ Great authentic look &…€ 1,39
set/10 ANTIQUE Tradebeads: African Agate Beads from Mali - approx 6-8 mmA set of 10 antique African Agate tradebeads, originally made in Mali
These beads were made centuries ago in Mali, and have since then also scattered over Nigeria, Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
Beautiful authentic handmade beads,…€ 2,55
AFRICA: set/6 Old Beads - Tabular - 7x5 mm - BrassA great set of 6 old African brass beads!
Size 7x5 mm each - hole approx 1,5 mm
You'll receive 6 beads
Great for using in combination with tradebeads!€ 1,95 € 1,75
set/2 Chevron-style TRADEBEADS: Africa India - 12x7,5 mm - various colours2 Chevron-style African tradebeads - originally made in India or Nepal
These beads were handmade in India/Nepal for the African market and are inspired by the antique Venetian Chevron beads. These are not antique beads.
∙…€ 1,39
1 Grote Handgemaakte AFRIKA Ashanti Kraal - Brass - 29-31 mmA great and large handmade African Brass bead! Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Tabular shaped
∙ Size approx 29-31 mm length x 10,5-11,5 mm across - beading-hole approx 3,5…€ 2,05
1 Large Handmade AFRICAN Ashanti Bead - Brass - approx 22x17 mmA great and large handmade African Brass bead! Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Fat Tabular/Egg shaped
∙ Size approx 16-17 mm across x 21,7-23,5 mm length (most are about…€ 2,25
1 Large Handmade AFRICAN Ashanti Bead - Brass - approx 18-19 mmA great and very large handmade African Brass bead! Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa.
∙ Round
∙ Size approx 18-19,5 mm across each (most are about 19 mm) x 17-18,5 mm length -…€ 1,99
1 Beautiful handmade AFRICAN Ashanti Bead - Brass - 21x15 mmA beautiful, large handmade African Brass bead
Handmade with the traditional 'lost wax' technique by the Ashanti in West Africa. ∙ Round Tapered with Spiral decoration - Size approx 15-16 mm across x 21-22 mm long (some a bit…€ 1,79
set/5 beads: Round of Disc - 6-8 mm - Bronze tone metalA set of 5 beautiful, metal beads in 3 sizes/options
∙ Metal in antique Bronze tone
∙ Strong, good quality.
∙ This shape/decoration is known in both Africa and Tibet, so this bead can be combined with both styles
∙ Price…€ 0,65
AFRICA: set/20 Old Disc Beads - Metal - 4x1 mm - Antique Silver toneLast stock of my African seller: A great set of 20 small old African metal Disc beads, in Antique Silver tone
Size approx 4x1 mm each - hole approx 1,5 mm
You'll receive 20 beads
Great for using in combination with tradebeads!€ 1,99
1 ANTIQUE TRADE BEAD: Africa Venice - Melon - 13-15 mm1 antique African tradebead - originally made in Venice: Melon in French Cross colours
These glass beads were made in Venice in the late 1800's and transported to Africa where they were used as money (and highly valued).
Great…€ 1,75
set/2 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - 13-14 mm - Amber Blue GreenSet/2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
∙ Size approx 13-14 mm across x 11-13 mm length - beading hole approx 3 mm - handmade so each bead is unique and sizes may vary a…€ 1,49
set/10 TRADE BEADS: Africa India - Tube - approx 8x9 mm - Red10 African tradebeads - originally made in India: Orange Tubes
These beads were handmade in India for the African market and are inspired by antique Bohemian beads. These beads are not antique.
Tube: size approx 17,8-8,5 mm long…€ 2,35
set/12 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS: Africa Bohemia - approx 5,5 mm - Turquoise/AquaA set of 12 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe (Bohemia)
These glass beads were made in Europe in the early-mid 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as money (and highly valued).
Great to use…€ 3,19
BONE: 1 handmade cow-bone bead from Kenya - approx 13 mm - Amber tones1 Beautiful handmade cow-bone bead from Kenya
∙ Approx 12,5 to 13,5 mm lenght x approx 10x9 mm each egg-shaped - hole approx 2 to 2,5 mm
∙ Amber shades
∙ Cowbone dyed with henna
∙ Great for an accent in your natural…€ 1,15
set/10 Beautiful, Vintage CHEVRON BEADS: Bohemian - Faceted 8x6 mmset/10 Beautiful, vintage Chevron beads - made in Bohemia
These glass beads were handmade in Europe (in Bohemia) and are inspired on antique Chevron Tradebeads. These are not antiques, but they do have some age.
∙ Facet-cut…€ 2,95
set/8 Annular TRADE BEADS from Ghana - ca 12 mm - Burgundy/FuchsiaA fantastic set of 8 Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade in Kroboland - inspired by antique Dutch annular tradebeads.
Approx 12 mm across each - lenght approx 4-4,5 mm each - hole approx 2 mm.
Great authentic look & feel and…€ 1,99
set/12 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS: 4-layer Chevron - Venice - approx 5,5 mmAn unique set of 12 rare antique African tradebeads, originally made in Venice!
These beads were made in Italy in the late 1800's/early 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as money (and highly valued).
Handmade…€ 6,50
AFRICA: 4 old handmade metal beads from Ethiopia - Bicone - appr. 8 mm - Silver tone4 beautiful old, handmade African bicone beads from Ethiopia
∙ Size: approx 8 mm long x 6 or 7,5-8 mm across each - hole approx 1,5 mm
∙ Old beads in Silver tone metal
∙ Handmade, so sizes may vary a bit and some are a bit…€ 1,69
AFRICA: 5 old beads from Ethiopia - approx 7,5 mm - Antique Silver tone5 beautiful old African round beads from Ethiopia
Size: approx 6,2-6,5 mm long x 7,5 mm across each - hole approx 3-4 mm
Antique Silver tone metal (hollow so light weight)
Old, handmade beads, so each bead is a little different…€ 1,75
AFRICA: set/5 Beads from Ethiopia - Tube - 5,5-7x3 mm - Silver toneA set of 5 AfricanTube beads from Ethiopia
∙ Size: varies from approx 5,5 to 7 mm long x 3 mm across each - hole approx 2,5 mm
∙ Silver tone metal - handmade
∙ Great for using in combination with tradebeads!€ 1,55 € 1,45
set/10 ANTIQUE FUR TRADE BEADS: Large Padres 1800's - approx 9 mm - Off WhiteAn unique set of 10 large antique Padre beads, originally made in Europe!
These Padres were made in Europe in the 1800's and transported to the Northern parts of America & Canada where they were used as money for trading (mostly)…€ 6,85
Batik-Bone: 1 large Tribal Bone Bead from KENYA - 20-22 mm - Black Off-White1 Beautiful, large handmade Tribal Batik-Bone bead from Kenya
∙ Size: approx 210-22 mm across x about 12,5-13,5 mm high, drilled hole approx 3-3,5 mm
∙ Great authentic look & feel (don't smell) - Black with off-white/natural…€ 2,20
1 large Tribal Bone Bead from KENYA - 21-25 mm - Brown Off-White1 Beautiful, large handmade Tribal Bone bead from Kenya
∙ Size: approx 21-25 mm across (pick your size) x about 13-17 mm high, drilled hole approx 2,5-3 mm
∙ Great authentic look & feel (don't smell) - Brown with offwhite…€ 2,25
AFRICA: 1 old bead Mali - Disc shaped - 12x7-8 mm - Antique Silver tone1 beautiful old African bead from Mali
∙ Size: approx 7-8 mm long x 11,5-12 mm across each - hole approx 1 mm
∙ Antique Silver tone metal (hollow, so light weight - 1 bead weights approx 0,5 gramme)
∙ Old, handmade bead, so…€ 1,15
set/30 Spacer Beads or Closed Rings - 4 mm - Antique Gold or Silver toneFindings: a set of 30 Spacer Beads or Closed Metal Rings
∙ 4 mm across each - hole of ring/bead approx 2 mm - 1 mm wide
∙ Options: Antique Silver tone or Antique Gold tone
∙ Great 'twisted' look
∙ You can use it as a ring…€ 1,35
set/5 Antique TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 5,5-7 mm - Dark ColoursA set of 5 beads: beautiful antique Ghana Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted.
These beads were made in Ghana in the early to mid 1900's - inspired by the European trade beads.
∙ Approx 7,5 mm across each. Length varies…€ 1,99
set/10 Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - HEISHI 8x3 mm - GreenA set of 10 beautiful Ghana powder Glass HEISHI Trade Beads, handmade in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads. These are not antique beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 2,8 to 3,4 mm each - Approx 8 mm across each -…€ 1,95
set/10 Vintage Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - 7x6 mm - Beige MauveA set of 10 beautiful Vintage Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads. These are not antique beads but they do have some age.
∙ Length varies between approx 6 to 7,5 mm each -…€ 1,99
set/10 Vintage Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - 7x4 mm - GreenA set of 10 beautiful Vintage Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads. These are not antique beads but they do have some age.
∙ Length varies between approx 3,5 to 4,5 mm each…€ 1,95
set/10 Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - 10x4,5 mm - Mustard/Ochre-Yellow with Brown and PetrolA set of 10 beautiful Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads. These are not antique beads.
∙ Length varies between approx 9,5 to 11 mm each - Approx 4,5 mm…€ 2,35
set/10 ANTIQUE FUR TRADE BEADS : Russian BlueAn unique set of 10 antique tradebeads, originally made in Bohemia
These beads were made in Europe and transported to the Northern parts of America & Canada where they were used (mostly bij Russian traders) as money for trading…€ 5,95
set/2 Handmade TUAREG beads: Ebony with Metal - 3 Sizes - Black SilverA set of 2 Ebony wood beads with Metal inlay
∙ Handmade by the nomadic Tuareg People from the Sahara in NW-Africa, from Ebony with Silvertone metal inlay
∙ Handmade, so each bead is unique (size/shape) see photos
∙ Price is…€ 1,65
AFRICA: 3 Handmade Beads from Ethiopia - Tabular 11x5 mm - Brass3 beautiful handmade African tabular beads from Ethiopia
Size: approx 11 mm long x 5 mm across each - hole approx 1,5 mm
Brass
Great for using in combination with tradebeads!
Price is for 3 beads€ 1,55
set/8 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - Disc 14 mm - Plum-Red-PinkA fantastic set of 8 large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads!
Approx 14x4,5-5 mm each (approx 14 mm across) - hole approx 2-4 mm.
Handmade so each bead is unique and sizes may vary a little, see photos.
Great authentic…€ 1,99- set/20 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS: Africa Europe - White Heart - 6 mm - Aqua Blue
A set of 20 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe!
These glass beads were made in Europe (first in Venica, later also in Bohemia and France) in the early 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as…€ 4,25 
1 large handmade AFRICAN Brass bead from Kenya - 18-19 mmA beautiful, large handmade African Brass bead - Handmade with the traditional techniques in Kenya
∙ Round Tapered with Sraided decoration - Size approx 18-16 mm across x 15,5 mm high - hole approx 4 mm
∙ Handmade, so each…€ 1,75
set/13 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS: Africa Europe - White Heart - 7 mm - GreenA set of 13 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe!
These glass beads were made in Europe (first in Venica, later also in Bohemia and France) in the late 1800's/early 1900's and transported to Africa where they…€ 4,00
set/5 Wire Beads: Tapered - 7x4 mm - Antique Silver tone MetalA set of 5 Wire beads
Size approx 7x4 mm each - hole approx 1 mm
Antique silver tone metal
Also great on a leather 1 mm cord and/or combined with Tradebeads€ 0,99
set/4 long Conical Bead Caps: Spiral - 22-23x9 mm - Antique Silver or Bronze toneA set of 4 long, conical Spiral bead caps
∙ Size: 9 mm across each x 22 mm (bronze) or 23 mm (antique silver) long - hole approx 2 mm
∙ Spiral
∙ Metal in Antique Silver or Bronze tone
∙ See example photos where I've used…€ 1,49
1 Antique TRADE BEAD: Africa Bohemia - Coffee Bean - 12x10mm - Brown White1 Antique African tradebead - originally made in Bohemia
These glass beads were made in Europe (in Bohemia) in the early/mid 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used as money (and highly valued).
These kind of beads…€ 0,99
1 TRADE BEAD: Africa India - French Cross - 15-16x9 mm - Blue or Green1 French-Cross-style African tradebead - originally made in India
These beads were handmade in India for the African market and are inspired by the antique French Cross beads. These are not antique beads.
∙ Tabular: size…€ 0,89
set/20 ANTIQUE TRADE BEADS: Africa Europe - White Heart - 6 mm - Bright GreenA set of 20 antique African tradebeads - originally made in Europe!
These glass beads were made in Europe (first in Venica, later also in Bohemia and France) in the early/mid 1900's and transported to Africa where they were used…€ 3,15
set/2 Chevron TRADE BEADS: Africa India - 10-11x9 mm - Red White Black2 Chevron-style African tradebeads - originally made in India
These beads were handmade in India for the African market and are inspired by the antique Venetian Chevron beads. These are not antique beads.
∙ Tabular: size…€ 1,75
et/2 Handmade TUAREG beads: Ebony with Copper - 11x5 mm - Blacka set of 2 Ebony wood beads with Metal inlay
∙ Handmade by the nomadic Tuareg People from the Sahara in NW-Africa, from Ebony with Copper inlay
∙ Size approx 11 mm across (10,5-11,5mm) x 5-5,5 mm - drilled hole approx 2…€ 1,65
1 very large handmade TRADE BEAD from Ghana - 19-21 mm - Black1 fantastic, very large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Bead - made from recycled glass
∙ Approx 19-21 mm across x 15-18 mm length
∙ Hole approx 3 mm (handmade beads with sometimes 'rough' holes) - because of these…€ 1,25
set/2 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - approx 13 mm - Cobalt Blue2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
Size approx 12,5-13,5 mm across x 10-11,5 mm length - handmade so each bead is unique and sizes may vary a little, see photos.
Great…€ 1,35
set/2 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - approx 14 mm - Cobalt Blue2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
Size approx 13,5-14 mm across x 11-12,5 mm length - handmade so each bead is unique and sizes may vary a little, see photos.
Great authentic…€ 1,39
Strand 80 cm/appr. 345 Fair TRADE BEADS: Afrika Ghana - 3-3,5 mm - Yellow BlueA set of about 345 small, new African fair-tradebeads - handmade in Ghana, inspired by antique Bohemian tradebeads - On a 83 cm temporary strand (80 cm of beads) so you could wear it as it is, as a necklace after restringing - but…
€ 7,99
AFRICA: 1 old bead from Mali - Disc shaped - 16-17x13 mm - Antique Silver tone1 beautiful old African bead from Mali
∙ Size: approx 13 mm long x 16-17 mm across each - hole approx 2 mm
∙ Antique Silver tone metal (hollow, so light weight - 1 bead weights approx 1 gramme)
∙ Old, handmade bead, so each…€ 2,69
set/10 Annular TRADE BEADS from Ghana - approx 12 mm - Dark PurpleA fantastic set of 10 Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade in Kroboland - inspired by antique Dutch annular tradebeads.
Approx 12 mm across each - lenght approx 4 mm each - hole approx 2 mm.
Great authentic look & feel and a…€ 1,99
set/2 Chevron TRADE BEADS: Africa India - 12x10 mm - Green White Red2 Chevron-style African tradebeads - originally made in India
These beads were handmade in India for the African market and are inspired by the antique Venetian Chevron beads. These are not antique beads.
Tabular: size approx…€ 1,75
set/2 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - 12x14 mm - Bottle-Green or Amber Brown2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
∙ Sizes vary from approx 13,5-to 14,5 mm across each x 11,5-12,5 mm length each (most are about 12 mm long) - handmade so each bead is…€ 1,39
set/2 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - approx 12 mm - Dark Red2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
∙ Size approx 12x12 mm - handmade so each bead is unique and sizes and shapes may vary a little, see photos.
∙ Great authentic look &…€ 1,39
set/3 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Disk/Abacus 13 mm - Cobalt Blue3 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
∙ Abacus/Disc shape. Size approx 13 mm across x 7,5 mm length - beading hole approx 2 mm - handmade so each bead is unique and sizes may…€ 1,39
set/2 Chevron TRADE BEADS: Africa India - 11x9 mm - Blue White Black2 Chevron-style African tradebeads - originally made in India
These beads were handmade in India for the African market and are inspired by the antique Venetian Chevron beads. These are not antique beads.
∙ Tabular: size…€ 1,75
AFRICA: 1 old metal bead from Ethiopia - approx 21x19 mm - Silver tone1 beautiful old African Bead from Ethiopia
∙ Size: approx 19 mm long x 21 mm across each - hole approx 1,5-2 mm
∙ Silver tone metal. Old beads, some damage due to age, which gives them even more character
∙ Hollow so…€ 2,75
set/2 TRADE BEADS from Ghana - disk 14 mm - Granite/Sand look2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
∙ Size approx 14,5 mm across x 7-10 mm length - beading hole approx 2,5-3 mm - handmade so each bead is unique and sizes may vary a…€ 1,35
set/4 Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - approx 11 mm - Green Cobalt-Blue WhiteAfrica: A set of 4 fantastic Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - New beads inspired by antique Venetian Beads.
∙ Size approx 11 mm across each (x 8-11 mm lenght) - hole approx 2-3 mm.
∙…€ 1,75
set/2 TRADE BEADS - Handmade in Ghana - 11 mm - Amber colour2 fantastic & large handmade Ghana powdered Glass Trade Beads - made from recycled glass
∙ These are new handmade beads, not antique beads
∙ Size approx 10,8-11,5 mm across x 9,5-12 mm length (most are about 10 mm long) -…€ 1,25
Strand 70 cm/365 beads: Fair TRADE BEADS: Africa Ghana - 3-3,5 mm - Yellow RedA strand of about 365 small, new African fair-tradebeads - handmade in Ghana, inspired by antique Bohemian tradebeads - On a 74 cm strand (70 cm of beads) so you could wear it as it is, as a necklace - but of course also great for…
€ 7,99
set/3 Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - approx 13-14 mm - Ochre Red White Black BlueA set of 3 beautiful Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies from approx 12,5 to 14,5 mm (most are about 13,5 mm long) - approx 8,9-9,2 mm…€ 1,75
set/2 Large Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana Ghana - Glass - approx 20-22 mm - Black Ochre Green WhiteA set of 2 beautiful, large Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies from approx 19 to 22,5 mm (most are about 21 to 22 mm long) - approx 11-11,4…€ 1,80
set/3 Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - approx 12 mm - Black Brown Yellow WhiteA set of 3 beautiful Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies from approx 11,5 to 13 mm (most are about 11,5 to 12 mm long) - approx 8-8,7mm…€ 1,69
set/4 Krobo TRADE BEADS from Ghana - Glass - approx 11-12 mm - White Blue BrownA set of 4 beautiful Ghana powder Glass Trade Beads, handmade & hand-painted in Kroboland - inspired by antique Venetian beads.
∙ Length varies from approx 11 to 13 mm (most are about 11,5 to 12 mm long) - approx 8-8,3 mm…€ 1,79
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