Bold blue gray African bone beads handmade in Kenya from recycled cow bone, featuring oversized barrel shapes and a beautifully weathered indigo-gray finish. Each 24–26mm bead is individually crafted and finished by artisans, creating natural variation in color, texture, shape, and polish.
Choose from 5 loose beads or a full strand of approximately 20 beads. Each bead features a wooden plug insert with an approximately 3mm center hole, making these large bone beads especially versatile for leather cord, macramé, braids, thicker stringing materials, statement necklaces, and mixed-material jewelry. Their earthy blue-gray tones pair beautifully with African trade beads, brass, leather, wood, shells, gemstones, and other natural materials.
PRODUCT DETAILS
• Quantity Options: 5 loose beads or 1 full strand of approx. 20 beads
• Full Strand Bead Count: Approx. 20 beads
• Material: Recycled cow bone with wooden insert
• Origin: Handmade in Kenya
• Size: Approx. 24–26mm
• Hole Size: Approx. 3mm through wooden insert
• Shape: Barrel / rounded cylinder
• Color: Blue gray / indigo gray with natural tonal variation
• Finish: Hand-finished and polished artisan surface
• Style: African artisan, bohemian, earthy, organic
WHY MAKERS LOVE THESE AFRICAN BONE BEADS
• Handmade in Kenya from recycled cow bone
• Choose 5 beads for smaller projects or a full 20-bead strand for larger designs
• Beautiful weathered blue-gray and indigo tones with organic variation
• Oversized 24–26mm shape creates bold visual impact
• Lightweight compared with similarly sized stone beads
• Approx. 3mm holes work well with leather, thicker cords, braids, and many macramé materials
• Beautiful for statement necklaces, bracelets, hair adornment, and mixed-material jewelry
• Pairs especially well with African trade beads, brass, leather, shells, wood, gemstones, and natural fibers
• Every bead has its own unique color, texture, and character
PLEASE NOTE
• Select your preferred quantity before adding to cart: 5 loose beads or 1 full strand of approximately 20 beads
• Full strand bead counts are approximate and may vary slightly
• Each bead will vary naturally in size, shape, color, polish, and texture
• Shades may range from lighter gray-blue to deeper indigo and weathered blue tones
• Wooden inserts may also show natural variation
• Small irregularities are characteristic of handmade beads and natural bone and are not considered defects
• Keep dry when possible and avoid prolonged exposure to water or moisture
• Natural bone may develop additional character and patina over time
• Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting and screen settings
• Props and styling accessories shown in photos are not included
• Not intended for children due to small parts
