Description
Bring a sense of adventure and global inspiration to your designs with Silver Pewter African Safari Beads. These sculptural beads feature detailed animal shapes inspired by iconic wildlife, making each strand feel playful, meaningful, and full of character.
Strung on an approximately 8-inch strand with 11–15 beads per strand, these pewter beads have a satisfying weight and presence. Their dimensional shapes work beautifully as focal elements in bracelets and necklaces, especially when paired with leather, cord, wood, or earthy gemstones.
Available Animal Shapes:
- Elephant: Elephants are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds, often symbolizing wisdom, loyalty, and strength. Elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors—an ability shared by very few animals!
- Giraffe: The tallest land animal, giraffes are associated with perspective and awareness, reminding us to see the bigger picture. Despite their long necks, giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans—just much larger—an unusual quirk of mammalian anatomy.
- Gorilla: Gorillas represent leadership and family, living in close-knit groups led by a powerful silverback. They use over 20 distinct vocalizations to communicate within their groups, showing complex social structure and emotional awareness.
- Mixed: A varied assortment celebrating African wildlife as a whole, inspired by the continent’s incredible biodiversity, interconnected ecosystems, and long-standing cultural symbolism of animals in art and storytelling.
- Rhinoceros: Rhinos are symbols of resilience and determination, known for their thick skin and powerful presence. They can run up to 34 miles per hour despite their massive size, making them far more agile than most people expect.
- Tiger: Tigers are often associated with courage and confidence, admired for their strength and striking patterns. A tiger’s stripes are unique not only in its fur but also on its skin underneath—no two patterns are ever the same.
- Toucan: Famous for their colorful beaks, toucans symbolize communication and individuality. Their beaks are surprisingly lightweight and helps regulate body temperature, acting like a built-in cooling system.
- Zebra: No two zebras have the same stripe pattern, making them a symbol of uniqueness and balance. Zebra stripes are believed to help deter biting insects, adding a practical advantage to their famously bold patterns.
Product Details:
- Material: Pewter
- Finish: Silver-tone
- Strand Length: Approximately 8 inches
- Beads Per Strand: Approx. 11–15
- Hole Size: Approximately 1.5mm
These African Safari beads are perfect for makers who love narrative jewelry, bold focal pieces, and designs that spark conversation.
