Authentic African Brass Flower Disk Beads - Fulani Spacers - 11mm

Discover a strand of twenty authentic vintage brass beads, carefully handcrafted by the people of the Fulani/Peul tribe in West Africa. These beautiful beads, shaped as flower disks, are perfect as spacers in your unique jewelry designs. The beads have been used, showcasing a gorgeous patina with some minor wear and damage due to age, adding to their vintage charm.

• Bead size: 11 mm in diameter

The length of the strand is measured from bead to bead. These beads are a wonderful example of traditional African craftsmanship, ideal for adding an authentic touch to your creations.

YOUR STRAND WILL BE IDENTICAL TO THE STRAND SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH (GIVEN NORMAL VARIATION SINCE THESE BEADS ARE ALL COMPLETELY HANDMADE).

The Lost Wax Technique

These brass beads are made using the ancient lost wax technique, a process where each bead is uniquely formed from wax models, melted away to create detailed metalwork. This method has been passed down through generations in West Africa, particularly among the artisans of Ghana and Mali. Brass beads hold deep cultural significance, symbolizing wealth, beauty, and status, and are often used in ceremonial and everyday adornment.

For more beautiful brass beads, explore our current collection, or visit our archives of sold beads for inspiration.