What are these African brass beads called and where can I get more??

What are these African brass beads called and where can I get more??
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Posted by: Luann Udell

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10/28/2020, 19:29:26

I came across these African brass beads in my stash, but I can't remember where I got them.

I thought they were wound brass wire, but now I think they may be cast?

Two sizes, as shown. I LOVE them, and would love to find more.

Luann Udell artist & writer Ancient stories retold in modern artifacts LuannUdell.com

Modified by Luann Udell at Wed, Oct 28, 2020, 19:48:51

Re: African Brass Beads --- Beadman ( 2020-10-29 12:40 )
- Will look for more! --- Luann Udell ( 2020-10-29 13:01 )
Similar? --- Logan ( 2020-10-29 13:58 ) link
- More - can't post the link, it's inside, sorry... --- Logan ( 2020-10-29 14:05 )
  - Thank you, Logan! --- Luann Udell ( 2020-10-29 16:13 )
Error (no text) --- Logan ( 2020-10-29 14:00 )
- No text (no text) --- Logan ( 2020-10-29 14:04 )
UPDATE I found some, thank you, Logan and Jamey! --- Luann Udell ( 2020-10-31 16:22 ) link
- some examples --- judy ( 2020-11-01 15:27 ) file img
  - I goofed with the pictures --- judy ( 2020-11-01 15:30 ) file img
    - Re: I goofed with the pictures BUT --- Stefany ( 2020-11-02 01:05 )
      - Many thanks! We need all the good luck and blessings that can be mustered! :) (no text) --- Joyce ( 2020-11-02 06:21 )
        
        Agree wholeheartedly! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2020-11-02 11:11 )
      - I think we used nickels in the U.S. but yours is better! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2020-11-02 11:10 )
    - These are beautiful! The ones I need are a lot smaller. :-) (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2020-11-02 11:10 )
      - Exactly! --- Beadman ( 2020-11-05 13:52 )
        
        Re: Exactly! --- judy ( 2020-11-05 18:03 )
        
        Lost-wax casting is exploited in many parts of the world. --- Beadman ( 2020-11-09 13:29 )
  - Re: some examples/Hair Beads/Wodaabe/Tiv (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2020-11-15 18:16 )
- SO happy to read this, Luann! (no text) --- Logan ( 2020-11-06 03:46 )
  - They're bigger than I wanted, but.... --- Luann Udell ( 2020-11-10 19:12 ) link
    - These appear to be smaller --- Logan ( 2020-11-13 02:17 )
      - Picard Beads came through with thinner ones! --- Luann Udell ( 2020-11-14 17:58 ) file img