African Beads
Chalcedony jewelry set, 'Bright Day'
Traditional African beads enclose the deep, bright blue of a new day. Interspersed with smooth blue chalcedony, they are transformed into an elegant jewelry set. Yaw Abora Asante designs and crafts the ensemble of choker, bracelet and earrings.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ghanaian wood mask, 'Praise'
This mask by Peter Wolfgang Nkrumah depicts a smiling face. Embellished with aluminum repouss�, the image is expertly carved and painted by hand. Earrings of cotton threads and African beads further adorn the visage.
Merchant: NOVICA
Cousin Glass Bead Kits W/Stretch Cord
Glass Bead Kit African Princess: Take the guess-work out of matching! Each kit contains enough glass beads and clear stretch cord to make up to six bracelets.
Merchant: Joann.com
Bead jewelry set, 'Purple Charm'
Yaw Abora Asante names this jewelry set "Purple, " showcasing its various lilac shades on creamy white beads. The set of necklace, earrings and bracelet is steeped in West African tradition, but the design itself is fresh and modern.
Merchant: NOVICA
Bead jewelry set, 'Bluebells'
Delicate flowers bloom on cool blue beads. By Tina Quaye, this elegant set of necklace and bracelet showcases a traditional West African art. Warm spheres in amber tones complete the color scheme. The bracelet slips over the wrist on an elastic band.
Merchant: NOVICA
Bead jewelry set, 'Wildflowers in Blue'
Cheerful yellow wildflowers bloom on colorful beads. Alternating with azure globes and deep blue disks, they are a beautiful expression of a traditional West African art. Tina Quaye transforms them into a necklace and matching bracelet on an elastic band.
Merchant: NOVICA