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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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Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Jumbo Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (24mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (23mm)

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Krobo tribes-people are world-reknown for the beautiful recycled glass beads they create using a process developed by their forebears. Interestingl...

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Blue Wave Marine Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Rose Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rose Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Autumn Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Autumn Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (8mm)

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These delightful vinyl beads are colorful as can be. Traditionally worn as waist beads, their light weight makes them a fun and versatile addition ...

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Cobalt Blue Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt Blue Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Teal Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Teal Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Vintage Turquoise Blue Glass Beads (2 Strands) - The Bead Chest
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Vintage Turquoise Blue Glass Beads (2 Strands)

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Two strands of turquoise color small glass beads from Africa. Each bead measures approximately 4mm in diameter by 3mm in length. Some variation in ...

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Grey Mist Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Grey Mist Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana West Africa. These beautiful grey color recycled beads are made us...

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White Ghana Glass Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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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 - The Bead Chest
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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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Krobo Fancy Powderglass Beads (Long Strand) - The Bead Chest
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Krobo Fancy Powderglass Beads (Long Strand)

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A beautiful strand of powder glass African beads, made by the people of Krobo Mountain (Ghana, West Africa ), resembling old Venetian FANCY trade b...

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White Kente Krobo Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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White Kente Krobo Beads (14mm)

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A beautiful strand of powder glass African beads, made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are patte...

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Blue Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana in West Africa. These beautiful blue recycled beads are made using...

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Blue/Green/Brown Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Blue/Green/Brown Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest
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Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of black color Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used f...

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Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (11mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of blue recycled glass beads. You will receive a 25" strand with approximately 50 beads. Recycled glass beads ...

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River Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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River Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (11mm)

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Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana West Africa. These beautiful blue River Aqua color recycled beads ...

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Clear Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Clear Recycled Glass Beads (11mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Charcoal Black Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Charcoal Black Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo people of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Groundhog Grey Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Groundhog Grey Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Jumbo Rose Recycled Glass Beads (23mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Rose Recycled Glass Beads (23mm)

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Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana West Africa. These beautiful rose color recycled beads are made us...

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Light Blue Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Light Blue Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...

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Baby Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Baby Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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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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