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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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White Ghana Glass Beads (4mm)
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Add a clean and pure touch to your custom design projects with these great White Seed Beads. Masterfully crafted by artisans in Ghana these White S...
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Brass-Style Ghana Glass Seed Beads
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Beautiful strand of brass glass seed beads from Ghana, strung on a traditional raffia string. Each bead measures approximately 3-4 x 4mm with stran...
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Special Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of multicolor African vinyl beads. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are sometimes...
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Blue Aqua Ghana Glass Beads (3mm)
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One strand of blue color small glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 2-3 x 3-4mm with strand length of 26". Some variation in in...
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Pink Phono Record Vinyl Beads (4mm)
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Black Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands)
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Two strands of black color small glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 4mm in diameter by 3mm in length. Some variation in indiv...
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Spring Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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Black Phono Record Vinyl Beads (4mm)
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Baby Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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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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Matte Black Ghana Seed Beads (4mm)
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Matte Clear Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)
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We can't get enough of these exceptional Frosted Clear Ghanain Glass Seed Beads. Ghanian Glass Seed Beads like these are known for their distinctiv...
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Pastel Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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Cobalt Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a rich indigo blue color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where t...
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Red Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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Take a look at this unusual strand of Red color African Phono Record beads. The strand measures about 31" long with beads measuring 4mm in diameter...
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Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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Take a look at this unusual strand of Blue color African Phono Record beads. Each extra long strand measures about 36-42" long with beads measuri...
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Light Grey Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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These unique vinyl beads come in a hard-to-find light grey color. Often referred to as vulcanite beads, or African waist beads, these fun beads mea...
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Crystal Clear Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands)
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Two strands of clear small glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 4mm diameter with strand length of 26". Some variation in indiv...
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Matte Translucent Sea Blue Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)
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Add a sparkling and translucent accent to your custom design projects with these great Sea Blue Seed Beads. Handcrafted by local artisans in Ghana,...
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Watermelon Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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Sapphire Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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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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Magenta Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of magenta African vinyl beads. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are sometimes wo...
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Clear Amber Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands)
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Two strands of amber color translucent glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 4mm diameter with strand length of 26". Some variat...
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Green Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands)
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Two long strands of green color small glass beads from Africa. Each bead measures approximately 4mm in diameter by 3mm in length. Some variation in...
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Light Red Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands)
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