• Imperial Turquoise Round Gemstones
• Hand-Forged Brass Bells from India, Circa early 1900s (Origin: India; Collected: Nepal)
• Handcrafted Brass Ornamental Beads from the Baule’ Tribe from Cote d’Ivoire, Circa early 1900s (Origin: Cote d’Ivoire; Collected: Ghana)
• Handcrafted Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp from Bali
• Sterling Silver Findings
• Finished with Silver French Bullion
• Length: 19”

N0908-108: $195.00 (free S&H)

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BAULE’ BRASS ORNAMENTAL BEADS: The Baule’ tribe belong to the Akran peoples who inhabit Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. Three hundred years ago, the Baule’ migrated westward from Ghana when the Asante King rose to power. However, the Baule’ Queen led her people away to the land they occupy today in the Ivory Coast. The Baule’ create art in several media, including wooden sculpture, brass and gold casting similar to their Asante ancestors, and mask and figure carving. Baule’ artwork is highly collectible.

These brass ornamental beads have been made by using the Lost Wax Method. This process involves sculpting or building a form in wax which is covered with successive layers of clay to make a mold. Molten metal is poured into the mold, melting the wax so it runs out through a hole which is left unplugged. After the metal sets, becomes solidified and is cooled, the mold is broken and the piece is removed.