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Large Kenya Bone Beads - African Batik Cow Bone Trade Beads
Large Kenya Bone Beads - African Batik Cow Bone Trade Beads
Large Handmade African Batik Bone Beads from Kenya - Bold Tribal Beauty
Elevate your jewelry creations or home décor with this striking strand of Kenya bone beads, also known as African bone beads or Batik bone beads. Each bead is carved from ethically sourced cow bone in Kenya and meticulously hand-decorated using traditional batik techniques, creating rich textures and distinctive patterns that celebrate African artistry.
These large, rounded beads feature a deep black-brown base adorned with eye-catching white dot motifs a timeless design inspired by generations of East African culture. Perfect for bold necklaces, centerpieces, or adding organic charm to your design work.
- Bead Size: 22-25 mm in diameter
- Strand Length: Approximately 22" (56 cm)
- Material: Ethically sourced cow bone
Each bead is lovingly hand-shaped and polished, resulting in slight variations that add authenticity and individuality. These large African batik bone beads are not just a material they’re a conversation piece.
What Are Bone Beads?
Bone beads are a traditional African craft, particularly prominent in Kenya where skilled artisans repurpose cow bones often from food industry by-products - into beautiful, wearable art. The batik process involves applying wax in patterns, then dyeing the beads, and finally removing the wax to reveal bold, high-contrast designs. This wax-resist method is centuries old and ties into a long history of trade beads in Africa, once used as currency and symbols of wealth, identity, and connection across tribes and trade routes.
Bring a piece of this incredible legacy into your designs with these authentic, handmade Kenya batik bone beads.
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