Metals/Afghanistan
Beads have been found in Afghanistan since very ancient times. Mostly they were used by nomadic tribes as decoration and tribal identification. Please enjoy our selection of Antique Afghan Metal Beads.
New Silver Floral Snake Bead from Nepal, F
MNEP244f
28mm x 24mm silver plated over copper metal bead. Newly made from Nepal. Very cool floral designs with what looks like a snake in the flowers. 2mm hole.
1 in stock
Silver Ornate Bead from Tibet-Nepal, E
MNEP2435e
New lightweight 34mm long x 30mm diameter sterling silver with copper core hollow bead from Tibet-Nepal. Very ornate with floral patterns and with a bird one one side of the bead and a deeron the other. Very pretty! Photo shows both sides of the same bead, not two beads.
1 in stock
New Silver Ornate Bead from Tibet/Nepal, D
MNEP2435d
New, lightweight 34mm long x 30mm diameter sterling silver with copper core hollow bead from Tibet-Nepal. Very ornate with floral patterns and with a deer/dog one one side of the bead and a lion (?) on the other. Very pretty! Photo shows both sides of the same bead, not two beads.
1 in stock
New Silver Floral Dragon Bead, H
MNEP244h
26mm x 23mm silver plated over copper metal bead. Newly made from Nepal. Very cool floral designs with a dragon winding its way among the flowers. 2mm hole.
1 in stock
New Silver Floral Bead from Nepal, L
MNEP244l
Newly made 27mm x 23mm silver plated copper bead from Nepal. decorative floral design with an abundance of leaves. Very pretty.
1 in stock
New Silver Bug Bead from Nepal, N
MNEP244n
Large 25mm x 23mm silver-plated copper bead newly made in Nepal. This cute bead has a fish on one side and a bug on the other, with loads of floral flourishes. Very cool. Photo shows the "bug".
1 in stock
New Silver Animal Bead from Nepal, M
MNEP244m
26mm x 23mm silver plated copper bead newly made from Nepal. Features a rooster (shown in photo) and a deer among decorative vines and flora. Very pretty.
1 in stock
Large, Old Bronze Nigerian Beads
MNIG622m-o
These rare cast bronze beads from Cameroon or northern Nigeria have varied markings and patterns, and are believed to be from 200 – 300 years old. Some have more copper or iron content. The beads shown in the photograph are between 30mm diameter x 18mm thick to 29mm diameter x 14mm thick. Please order by M, N or O; Sold separately.
3 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
Old Nickle Silver Afghan "Bellydancer" Pendant
PEND8033
Here is a flashy pendant that was originally part of larger necklace (a set of five), but has been recently separated. It is made of nickle silver with a nice brass wash, and punched /stamped detail worked. Approx 4.5" in diameter with 25 jangly dangles, three 8mm loops, four large cut-glass "stones" (9mm diameter) and three smaller ones (4mm diameter). This would make a cool centerpiece for any belly dancer or shimmy costume.
1 in stock
Hook & Eye Crimp Set
OXS105
Oxidized Sterling Silver Hook & Eye Crimp Set for 2mm (or smaller) cord. 20mm long from end to end when hooked. Photo illustrates how set works, two-piece set: price for 1 set.
45 in stock
Dragon Repousse on Sterling, New from Nepal
MNEP2412
Each bead has a serpent-like dragon hand tooled in the repousse technique. 25mm round. Sold separately.
3 in stock
Huge Strand of Brass Bells from Nigeria
MNIG640st
24" strand of jingly-jangly brass bells from Nigeria. Made by the "lost-wax" technique almost every bell has a clapper and, when shaken, makes a cheerful racket! Bells measure approx. 8mm in diameter to 14mm diameter. A great buy!
1 in stock
Cast Bronze Tubes from Nigeria
MNIG634
BACK IN STOCK!!! Pretty cool cast bronze large tubes from Nigeria. Great for tassels or dreadlocks! Each one is different: sizes range from 25-45mm long x 22mm wide. Randomly picked; so if you want a specific length, please make note of it when you order. Sold separately.
13 in stock
Strand of Thai/Khmer Sterling Silver Beads
MTHAI1607st
13" strand of wonderful Thai/Khmer sterling silver beads with a resin core; very light-weight 5mm x 3mm beads. Approximately 100 beads per strand.
3 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
British West African Coins, small
MNIG608
These old silver-color "one tenth penny" coins have a 6-pointed star and 1930-1950 dates, with King George VI, some with Arabic writing. Great jewelry part! 6mm center hole, 20mm across, sometimes available in strands (please call for strand information). Condition varies from coin to coin; some with little wear and some with a lot – see photo for examples.
100 in stock
Strands of Solid Brass Rounded Cylinders
MNIG603ST
BACK IN STOCK! Old Solid brass cylinders from Nigeria, sold in 20" strands with approximately 70 beads; 10mm-10.5mm diameter.
9 in stock
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
Vintage Silver "Seven Sisters" Amulet from India
MIND973J
Vintage early 1900’s coin silver amulet from India. Features the Hindu goddesses known as the "Seven Sisters" or "Seven Mothers" (along with Shiva, the husband/father/brother). 18mm x 15mm with 2mm loop and solid silver backing. Some wear due to the age of the amulet.
1 in stock