Metals/Ethiopia
We carry many styles of Ethiopian heishi (spacer) beads which come in strand form. We also carry many varieties of beads and pendants in 75 years and older coin silver. Because of the tribal and Greek Orthodox religions meshing, some unique components are available. The antique things are becoming scarce, and prices are rising! The coin silver usually has a very high silver content.
Strand of Smooth Ethiopian Rondelle Opals
GEMSTONES1079
18" strands of smooth, graduated opal rondells from Ethiopia; sizes 3mm x 2mm to 9mm x 6mm with tiny holes. We have two colors availablee: A which is very pearly in appearance and B which is more sandy in color. Photo shows both strands, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a pair. Please indicate which strand you want in the "Special Instructions" box when you check out with your cart.
2 in stock
Ethiopian Shield, C
METH945C
Bronze/iron "shield" from Ethiopia. 48mm diameter with a 16mm raised "nipple" in the center of the shield. Has four 3mm holes and nice stamped design work.
1 in stock
Ethiopian Bronze Feather, A
METH944A
Ethiopian-made metal (probably bronze with some iron content) feather pendant. 69mm long x 13mm wide x 2mm thick with 3mm hole. Nice stylized feather image is only on the front of the casting. Approximately 50-75 years old.
1 in stock
Antique Coin Silver & Amber Ethiopian Necklace
METH1015st
32" double strand necklace made from Ethiopia coin silver beads, heishi, and large 38mm x 43mm x 12mm thick (hollow) prayer box pendant with ten dangles. The two large 18mm x 31mm diameter imitation amber beads seal the deal! Simply the coolest! Sorry, no discount on this item.
1 in stock
New mini 2mm Brass Heishi Beads
METH1014n
Newly made 2.3mm heishi brass beads from Ethiopia. 28" strand.
19 in stock
Antique Coin Silver Pendant
METH1013
Very cool silver pendant Ethiopia fashioned from an antique silver-bullion-coin (featuring the likeness of Empress Maria Theresa, who ruled austria, Hungry and Bohemia); this coin was minted in 1780 and was very popular as currency and trade in Ethiopia. 41mm in diameter with 3mm bail at the top. Photo shows two coins, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a pair. Sorry, no discount on this item.
3 in stock
Antique Coin Silver Pendant from Ethiopia
METH1012
Very cool silver pendant Ethiopia fashioned from an antique silver-bullion-coin (featuring the likeness of Empress Maria Theresa, who ruled austria, Hungry and Bohemia); this coin was minted in 1780 and was very popular as currency and trade in Ethiopia. 41mm in diameter with six coin silver dangles and a large bail at the top. Photo shows the front and back of the pendant, not two pendants. Sorry, no discount on this item.
1 in stock
New Silver Color Heishi From Ethiopia
METH1010N
Newly made silver color heishi from Ethiopia. 5mm beads. Great for all sorts of projects. Webmaster Tim adores these roughly hewn metal beads and uses them for his manly necklaces. 28" strands.
7 in stock
New Coppr Cylinder Beads
METH921n
26" strand of new copper cylinders made in Ethiopia. 4mm x 5mm.
3 in stock
New Ethiopian Heishi silver beads
METH935N
Newly produced silver-color heishi that resemble the antique METH935 100-plus year old Ethiopian heishi that Ruth uses in all of her designs! THESE ARE NEWLY MADE. Beads are from 2mm to 5mm on 30" strands.
14 in stock