Baulle Metals
The Baulle tribe of the Ivory Coast region are famous for their lost wax casting techniques. Brass and bronze beads are still made today by fine metal-smiths, but the older beads and pendants are smooth from wear and have a patina which is so appealing for design purposes.
Brass Basket Beads, Strand
MBAU224st
28" strand of newly made brass basket beads; 30mm long x 24mm diameter. 17 of these wonderful lost-wax technique beads.
1 in stock
Flat Traditional Shape Lost Wax Brass Beads
MBAU2208NST
BACK IN STOCK! Baulle brass cast using lost wax method, made today. 24" strands, 20 beads per strand, 28mm long x 19mm wide. Some patina.
1 in stock
Strand of Nuggety Brass Drops
MBAU223st
26" strand of very organic looking and nuggety brass drops from the Baulle people. Vintage 1970s stock. Soooooo cool!
2 in stock
Newly Made Brass Round Brass Bead
MBAU2233h
Newly made brass round bead from the Baulle people of Ivory Coast. Made utilizing the lost wax technique of casting metal. Each bead is approximately 20mm diameter. Photo shows slight variation of each bead, SOLD SEPARATELY.
8 in stock
Spiral Bicone Brass Bead from Baulle
MBAU2233g
Traditional spiral bicone brass bead from the Baulle people of Ivory Coast. Bead averages 26mm long x 12mm diameter with 3mm hole. Photo shows slight variation in the style of these newly made brass beads; SOLD SEPARATELY.
6 in stock
Puffy Crescent Brass Bead from Baulle
MBAU2233f
Baulle brass bead; puffy crescent shape, lost wax cast brass from Ivory Coast. Newly made. Beads average 54mm long x 25mm tall x v23mm thick (hollow). SOLD SEPARATELY.
15 in stock
Large New Brass Baulle Brass Bead
MBAU2233e
Newly made brass basket bead from the Baulle people. Made using the lost wax technique of casting metal. Size averages 63mm long x 38mm tall x 29mm thick (hollow) with a 3mm loop. Photo shows two beads, SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a pair.
11 in stock
New Brass Pendant from Baulle
MBAU2233d
Large 56mm x 49mm x 7mm pendant with 3mm hole. Made by the Baulle people from Ivory Coast out of brass utilizing the lost wax cast technique. Two different designs; "a" and "b", please indicate which one you would like or we will pick your order at random.
2 in stock
Set of New Brass Baulle Beads
MBAU2232c
Set of four brass beads from the Baulle tribe of Ivory Coast, created by way of the lost wax method of bead making. 34-35mm long x 19-20mm diameter with 4-5mm hole. Sold as set only.
1 in stock
Cast Brass Bead from Ivory Coast
MBAU2232b
Newly made lost wax brass bicone shaped bead with traditional swirling design. From the Baulle people of Ivory Coast. Average size 45mm long x 17mm diameter. SOLD SEPARATELY, not in pairs.
6 in stock
Brass Phallic Pendant from Baulle
MBAU2232a
Newly made cast brass phallic pendant from Ivory Coast by the Baulle people. Rough finish; sizes range from 55-62mm with a 3mm loop for stringing. Photo shows the variety in these fun pendants, SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group.
13 in stock
Collection of Antique Brass Drops from Baulle
MBAU2231
Antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Pre-1900. Lost wax castings. Very rare. Same molds used to make gold beads. Set of 20 assorted drops approximately 10-11mm long x 6-7mm wide with 2-4mm loop hole. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
15 in stock
Amazing Strand of Antique Baulle Brass Beads, D
MBAU2230st_d
32" strand of antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Mixture of very rare pre-1900’s and pre-1800’s beads. Lost wax castings. Same molds used to make gold beads. Some very rare shapes. Beads, drops and bells in very good to excellent condition with patina and some wear due to age and handling. NO DISCOUNT.
1 in stock
Strand of Very Rare Antique Baulle Brass Beads
MBAU2230stc
30" strand of antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Mixture of very rare pre-1900’s and pre-1800’s beads. Lost wax castings. Same molds used to make gold beads. Some very rare shapes. Beads, drops and bells in very good to excellent condition with patina and some wear due to age and handling. NO DISCOUNT.
1 in stock
Amazing Strand of Antique Baulle Brass Beads, B
MBAU2233st_b
36" strand of antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Mixture of very rare pre-1900’s and pre-1800’s beads. Lost wax castings. Same molds used to make gold beads. Some amazing pendants, huge beads, and very rare shapes. A pair of 1800’s Venetian made glass beads used as separaters. Beads, drops and bells in avery good to excellent condition with patina and some wear due to age and handling. NO DISCOUNT.
1 in stock
Amazing Strand of Antique Baulle Brass Beads, A
MBAU2230st_a
42" strand of antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Mixture of very rare pre-1900’s and pre-1800’s beads (and a few newer beads from the 1940’s). Lost wax castings. Same molds used to make gold beads. Beads, drops and bells in avery good to excellent condition with patina and some wear due to age and handling. NO DISCOUNT.
1 in stock
Large Antique Flat Bead from Baulle
MBAU2230r
Antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Pre-1900. Lost wax castings. Very rare. Same molds used to make gold beads. This large, thin, flat bead measures 29mm diameter x 1mm thick with 1mm hole; slightly worn from over 100 years being part of a strand. Photo shows the slight variation in these beads, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
6 in stock
Trio of Small Antique Baulle Brass Pendants
MBAU2230m
Antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Pre-1900, possibly pre-1800s. Lost wax castings. Very rare. Same molds used to make gold beads. A trio of small pendant-shaped beads with raised detail on the front and flat on the back; 15mm long x 14mm wide x 4mm thick with 2mm loop hole. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Set of Antique Brass Drops from Baulle
MBAU2230n
Antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Pre-1900, possibly pre-1800s. Lost wax castings. Very rare. Same molds used to make gold beads. Set of 8 assorted drops approximately 10mm long x 7mm wide with 2-3mm loop hole.. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Set of Antique Brass Drops from Baulle
MBAU2230o
Antique Baulle Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Pre-1900, possibly pre-1800s. Lost wax castings. Very rare. Same molds used to make gold beads. Set of 9 assorted drops approximately 10-12mm long x 8-10mm wide with 2-3mm loop hole. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock