{"product_id":"baule-brass-beads-155582","title":"Baule Brass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaule brass beads are exquisite examples of traditional craftsmanship originating from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. These beads are meticulously handcrafted from brass, a metal valued for its durability and radiant golden hue. Each bead is carefully shaped and engraved with intricate designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Baule artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaule brass beads come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small spherical beads to larger, more elaborate pendants. They often feature geometric patterns, symbolic motifs, and figurative representations, each imbued with deep cultural significance. These beads are not merely decorative; they serve as important cultural symbols, conveying messages about status, identity, and spirituality within Baule society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for generations in traditional Baule jewelry and ceremonial attire, brass beads play a central role in cultural celebrations, rituals, and rites of passage. They are worn with pride as expressions of heritage and belonging and are passed down through generations as cherished heirlooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaule brass beads are not only beautiful adornments; they are also tangible expressions of the artistic skill, cultural identity, and spiritual beliefs of the Baule people. Each bead tells a story, connecting wearers to their roots and preserving the traditions of one of West Africa's most esteemed ethnic groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhoto is an example. Yours will be similar. You are purchasing one.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1pl42_95\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Strand Length metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1pl42_99\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1pl42_22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_HoverContainer_1pl42_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1pl42_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003eStrand Length: 28 inches (including string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 4-10 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e155582\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51486610587943,"sku":"155582","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_4717_8533d6fc-3794-44ca-8ee5-e438194adb14.jpg?v=1781191186","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/baule-brass-beads-155582","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}