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Ghana Beads
Ghana is home to the largest bead markets in Africa. Below are African beads imported from Ghana. Trade beads have a long history in the West African country of Ghana. In fact, Ghana beads were once a form of national currency and were used to purchase many different kinds of goods including alcohol, slaves, and even textiles. The production of beads in Ghana was first documented over 200 years ago however evidence of bead production extends over two thousand years. Due to their use in trade, beads in Ghana may have a wide variety of origins that trace ancient and modern trade routes including Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Modern Ghana overlaps with the terrain of the ancient Ghana Empire.
A number of bead varieties are locally produced in Ghana. These include recycled glass beads that are made from empty glass bottles, seashell beads, as well as Krobo beads. The manufacturing of recycled beads is one way that the people of Ghana use traditional inspiration to bring new uses to old materials. The process involves breaking used bottles in pieces that are then melted and shaped using clay molds designed with the desired shape in mind. Beads may be washed in sand and then painted with designs.
Similarly, Ghana is one of the most important countries for the manufacture of Krobo beads. This name Krobo, is derived from the fact that a great deal of the powdered glass beads in Ghana are produced Krobo artisans. However craftsmen from the Ashanti ethnic group are also heavily involved in this production. Beads continue to play a role in traditional Krobo culture where they are used for many different ceremonies such as birth, marriage, death, and coming of age rituals such as Dipo where girls where a large number of beads and perform special dances. African beads are also used as a symbol of status and are worn by community leaders and chiefs.
In recent years, there has been a revival in the use of trade beads in Ghana so much so that young people are wearing them as an expression of pride in African tradition. Interestingly, the different colors that are used in the design of beads have different symbolism such as blue that represents purity, white that represents fertility, and gold that represents wealth.
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Christmas Beads
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Purple Ghana Seed Beads (3mm)
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These bright and colorful purple glass beads were hand-strung on raffia in West Africa. Each bead measures approximately 1-3 x 3mm with a hole size...
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Bright PInk Ghana Seed Beads (3mm)
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The bright color of these pink seed beads is fun and cheerful. These beads have been strung by hand and finished at the top with traditional raffia...
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Sapphire Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a blue color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are some...
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White Phono Record Vinyl Beads (3mm)
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Black & White Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Baby Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a baby blue color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are...
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Green Phono Record Vinyl Beads (3mm)
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Pink Phono Record Vinyl Beads (3mm)
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Orchid Purple Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Cobalt Blue Ghana Glass Seed Beads (3mm)
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This strand of cobalt blue seed beads comes from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 2 x 3mm with strand length of 26". Some variation in indiv...
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Yellow Phono Record Vinyl Beads (3mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads yellow color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are sometim...
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Plum Purple Sandcast Seed Beads
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Checkout this beautiful strand of purple sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist beads. The...
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Sky Blue Ghana Glass Seed Beads (3mm)
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Pistachio Green Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Clear Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a clear color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are som...
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Amber Orange Sandcast Seed Beads
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Checkout this beautiful strand of orange color sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist bead...
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Turquoise Blue Sandcast Seed Beads
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Checkout this beautiful strand of turquoise color sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist b...
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Christmas Beads (5 Strands)
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Watermelon Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Purple Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Grey Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a grey color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are some...
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Plum Purple Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Navajo Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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