Thai and Southeast Asian Metals
Antique and ancient beads and components have been prized for thousands of years. The beads found here are antique and traditional tribal pieces. Many silver-colored metals are actually a unique form of bronze. These old beads and bells are becoming scarce, and more expensive.
Thai Belt Piece Strand
MTHAI1602ST
BACK IN STOCK! Approximately 31" strand of bronze Thai belt pieces in traditional design, double holes, size of each piece ranges from 16 × 20mm up to 20 × 24mm. Cast, with geometric patterns, about 50 years old.
3 in stock
Thai/Burmese Bronze Heishi Strand with Bells!
MTHAI1606st
Rare 24" strand of Thai/Burmese bronze heishi with 14-18mm diameter bells! Some bells have clappers, some don’t. 50 – 100+ years old Hundreds of round heishi on this double strand. 5mm hole.
1 in stock
Thai Bronze Heishi, Double Strand (B) with Bells!
MTHAI1606STB
Rare 20" double strand of Thai bronze heishi with 17 12mm diameter bells! Some bells have clappers, some don’t. 50 – 100+ years old Hundreds of round heishi on this double strand. 5mm hole. Strand B.
1 in stock
Bronze Bells from Thailand
MTHAI1605
These traditional bronze bells have become rare. Found in the mountainous regions of Thailand, from the Karen Tribe, they have a great sound! SOLD SEPARATELY.
20 in stock
Silver Bead w/ Bamboo Core
MTHAI1604
A rare find, these beads from Laos were made circa 1920’s – 1940’s and have a bamboo core encased in a silver sheath and large (5 – 6mm) holes, fairly uniformaly sized approximately 19 – 20mm across, and 10mm thick. Priced per bead.
4 in stock
Old Thai Bronze Heishi
MTHAI1603ST
Rare Thai bronze heishi, can be used like a soldered jump ring, with a silvery look. Varied in shape, some are more squared wire, some more rounded. Approximately 22-24" strand, hundred of heishi on a strand.
3 in stock
Double-Hole Belt Piece
MTHAI1602
Bronze Thai belt piece in traditional design, double holes, size ranges from 16 × 20mm up to 20 × 24mm. Cast, with geometric patterns, about 50 years old. Photo shows front and back of pieces. Priced per piece. SOLD SEPARATELY.
8 in stock