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
2mm Silver Ethiopian Heishi, New
METH901N
BACK IN STOCK!!! Small (2mm) silver color heishi, new, Ethiopia, 30" strand.
18 in stock
Bag of African Metal Beads
BAGOBEADSAFRICAN1002
New! Ruth as assembled a wonderful African Metals Mix grab bag of beads! Base metal silver, copper & brass beads (and sometimes buttons) from Mali, Ghana, Nigeria and Ethiopia. No two bags are alike! Photo shows the contents of two such 3 × 3" bags! This is a wonderful, discounted way to stock up on fun metals beads for all sorts of projects! NOT RETURNABLE.
16 in stock
New Ethiopian Small Silver bicones
METH1008st
30" strand of newly made, small German silver bicones beads 4.5mm in size. Wonderful for all sorts of projects. Photo shows various strands; SOLD BY THE INDIVIDUAL STRAND, not as a group of strands.
8 in stock
Large Brass Beadsi from Ethiopia, Strand
METH974ST
30" strand of Ethiopian brass beads fabricated from flat strips with a seam. Large hole, approx. 6mm wide; rounded cylinders.
4 in stock
New Ethiopian Silver Beads
METH916N
BACK IN STOCK; NEW SIZE. New "german" silver beads made in Ethiopia; 34" strand roundish 7.5mm x 8mm. Very shiny.
6 in stock
Ethiopian Silver Rings
METH1007
Newly made from "German Silver" these afre very shiny and rings made in Ethiopia. These ultra-cool squashed bicone-shaped rings Average size is 18mm diameter with a 9mm hole. SOLD SEPARATELY as a group.
41 in stock
3mm Silver Color Ethiopian Heishi, New
METH902N
BACK IN STOCK! Medium (2.75-3mm) silver color heishi, new, Ethiopia, 30" strand
20 in stock
Antique Silver Ring From Ethiopia, C
METH1003c
BACK IN STOCK! Antique high-silver content ring made in Ethiopia; size 5 — for a very small finger. Photo shows two views of the same ring, not two rings.
1 in stock
Antique Bronze Ethiopian Shields
METH1004
Bronze "shield" (with some iron content) from Ethiopia. Shield A 47mm diameter with a raised 15mm nipple in the center of the shield; shield B 49mm diameter with a raised 15mm nipple in the center of the shield; Shield C 51mm diameter with a slight raised 8mm bump in the center of the shield. Each shield has three to four 2mm holes and nice stamped design work.
Please order by letter; use the "special notes’ box on your checkout cart top let us know which shield you want — otherwise we’ll send you one chosen by random.
3 in stock
Two Unusual Bronze Ethiopian Shield
METH1005
Two unusual bronze "shield" from Ethiopia. Shield D 52mm diameter with a raised 10mm nipple in the center of the shield which is very rough with high iron content; shield E 43mm diameter with a raised 7mm bump in the center of the shield. which has a very high copper content—hence the nice coppery color which most of these shields don’t usually have. Each shield has three to four 2mm holes and nice stamped design work. Please order by letter; use the "special notes’ box on your checkout cart top let us know which shield you want — otherwise we’ll send you one chosen by random.
2 in stock