Nigeria
Brass and bronze beads, pendants and fetishes have been produced in both the lost wax casting method and fabrication techniques for hundreds of years. Metal jewelry was highly prized and displayed wealth on the wearer. Many beads are produced today, but the bulk of the beads offered here are rare and 100 – 300 years old! Some have iron or copper alloys, and show years of wear in smoothness and patina. Yoruba tribe beads are listed in a separate category; the metals listed here are not Yoruba.
Smooth Cast Bronze Funnel Bead, H
MNIG656H
Unique, whorl motif bronze.brass cast funnel bead from Cameroon/Nigerian. Very cool design! 65mm long x 23mm wide at the base with a 3mm hole for stringing. Nice!
1 in stock
Smooth Cast Bronze Funnel Bead, G
MNIG656G
Small, smooth, and utterly cool weave/basket motif bronze/brass bead from Cameroon/Nigeria. 45mm x 19mm with 3mm hole. unique design.
1 in stock
Rough Bronze Cast Funnel Bead, F
MNIG656F
Rough-looking cast bronze funnel bead from Cameroon/Nigeria. Old and rare basket-weave style "bugle" shaped. Pretty cool! One-of-a-kind! 58mm long x 24mm wide at the base with a small 2.5mm hole.
1 in stock
Rare Cameroon Bronze Bugle Bead, E
MNIG656E
Covered with very heavy patina, these very
cool, old, rare cast-bronze (maybe brass?) funnel-shaped dangle come from Cameroon/Nigeria. These large-hole beads are also called "bugles" by some collectors. The ones pictured here average 50mm-59mm in length x 18-25mm in width with a 3-5mm hole for stringing. Photo illustrates the variations in this basket-weave style with varying degrees of patina, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
5 in stock
Cool Bronze Swirl Bugle Bead, D
MNIG656D
Very cool, old, rare cast-bronze (maybe brass?) funnel-shaped dangle from Cameroon/Nigeria. These large-hole beads are also called "bugles" by some collectors, and features swirls or whorls as part of their overall design. The ones pictured here average 43mm-54mm in length x 16-21mm in width with a 4-5mm hole for stringing. Photo illustrates the variations in this basket-weave and whorl pattern style, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
5 in stock
Odd Bronze Bugle Beads from Cameroon, C
MNIG656C
Smaller but still ultra-cool, old, rare cast-bronze (maybe brass?) funnel-shaped dangle from Cameroon/Nigeria. These large-hole beads are also called "bugles" by some collectors. The ones pictured here average 34mm-47mm in length x 18-24mm in width with a 3-5mm hole for stringing. Photo illustrates the variations in this basket-weave & (worn) swirl/whorl style, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
4 in stock
Rare Nigerian Bugle-Shaped Bronze Bead, B
MNIG656B
Delightful funky, old, rare cast-bronze (maybe brass?) funnel-shaped dangle from Cameroon/Nigeria. These large-hole beads are also called "bugles" by some collectors. The ones pictured here average 48mm-56mm in length x 18-23mm in width with a 3-5mm hole for stringing. Photo illustrates the variations in this basket-weave style, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
4 in stock
Rare Cameroon Bronze Funnel Dangle, A
MNIG656A
Really cool, old, rare cast-bronze (maybe brass?) funnel-shaped dangle from Cameroon/Nigeria. These large-hole beads are also called "bugles" by some collectors. The ones pictured here average 46mm-51mm in length x 20-25mm in width with a large 5mm hole for stringing. Photo illustrates the variations in this basket-weave style, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
3 in stock
Giant Bronze Tubes from Nigeria
MNIG654
200+ years old giant bronze cast tubes/cylinder with smooth lines. Average size 67mm long x 21mm diameter on the ends, 10mm holes. Photo shows three such tubes, SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group.
10 in stock
Nigerian Brass/Bronze Necklace, A
MNIG653A
Incredible 30" necklace from Nigeria. 14 Brass/Bronze tubes (approx. 52mm long x 12mm diameter) and one large heart shaped pendant (62mm long x 51mm wide x 17mm thick). Some patina. Awesome as a necklace or for pieces and parts for your own creation!
1 in stock
Nigerian Brass/Bronze Necklace, B
MNIG653B
Fun 30" necklace from Nigeria. 13 Brass/Bronze tubes (approx. 60mm long x 12mm diameter) and one large heart shaped pendant (62mm long x 53mm wide x 17mm thick). Some patina. Awesome as a necklace or for pieces and parts for your own creation!
1 in stock
Ancient Amazonite Stone Beads
STAFR1092B
Very impressive, weighty strand of ancient green amazonite excavated in Nigeria. 31" strand of smooth stones of varying sizes: from 14mm diameter x 6mm thick beads to huge 50mm x 28mm x 21mm thick pendants. No Discount.
1 in stock
Antique Strand of Nigerian Red Coral
COR6033ST
36" strand of vintage, natural red coral from Nigeria; approx 100-200 years old. This strand’ beads come in a variety of sizes; from 4mm x 7mm to a chunky 15mm x 18mm with approx 2-3mm holes. This gorgeous strand weighs in at 116 grams. Not available for 15% Discount.
1 in stock
Antique Red Coral Beads
COR6032ST
Strand of vintage, natural red coral from Nigeria, approx 100-200 years old. This strand is 35" long with beads of varied sizes; from 4mm x 4mm to a chunky 12mm x 15mm with approx 1-2mm holes. This gorgeous strand weighs in at 70 grams. Not available for 15% Discount.
2 in stock
Strand of Old Nigerian Red Cotral
COR6031ST
Beautiful natural red coral from Nigeria. Approx 100-200 years old. This strand is 36" long with beads of varied sizes; from 2mm x 8mm to a chunky 14mm x 18mm with approx 2-3mm holes. This gorgeous strand weighs in at 138 grams. Not available for 15% Discount.
1 in stock
Ancient & Modern Amazonite Stone Beads
STAFR1091STB
26" strand of heavy, ancient green amazonite beads with newer, polished beads at the top. Excavated in Nigeria. These pendant and bead shaped stones range from 8mm x 11mm to 13mm x 21mm x 38mm with holes ranging from 2-6mm.
1 in stock
Excellent Strand of Amazonite Beads
STAFR1091STA
27" strand of heavy, ancient green amazonite beads with newer, polished beads at the top. Excavated in Nigeria. These pendant and bead shaped stones range from 8mm x 11mm to 13mm x 21mm x 38mm with holes ranging from 2-6mm.
1 in stock
Antique Brass Nigerian Phallic Pendant
MNIG652H
This stunning "straight as an arrow" brass phallic pendant from Nigeria is over 100 years old! 83mm long with a 11mm loop, solid body.
1 in stock
Antique Brass Nigerian Phallic Pendant
MNIG652G
74mm long x 12mm thick, solid body brass phallic pendant from Nigeria; over 100 years old! 9mm loop for stringing.
1 in stock
Antique Brass Nigerian Phallic Pendant
MNIG652F
58mm long, curled, brass phallic pendant from Nigerian that’s over 100 years old! 3mm loop and solid body.
1 in stock
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