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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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Mixed Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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Environmentally friendly is one expression that might be used to describe recycled glass beads. These African beads are made from old scrap glass d...

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Circus Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a multicolor color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they ar...

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Autumn Medley Chevron Style Aja Krobo Beads (15mm)

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

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Magenta Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of red African vinyl beads. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are sometimes worn a...

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Watermelon Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (8mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a green color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they are som...

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Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (8mm)

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

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Bolgatanga Mix Fused Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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This uniquely patterned strand of round recycled glass beads is made using traditional African methods. The procedure for making the beads consists...

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Blue Swirl 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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Blue Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (18mm)

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

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Light Denim Blue Java Glass Beads

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Admire these delightful blue glass beads handcrafted on the island of Java. Indonesia has a ancient and storied tradition of glass-making that exte...

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Vintage-Style White 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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Blue Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (18mm)

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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 Sandcast Cylinder Beads

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Yellow White Heart Beads (3mm)

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Checkout this beautiful strand of translucent white hearts! The strand measures approximately 24", with beads measuring about 3-3.5mm in diameter.

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Red Black Swirl 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 red color recycled beads are made usi...

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Lime Green Sandcast Seed Beads

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Rasta Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm)

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Green White Heart Beads (8mm)

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Checkout this beautiful strand of jumbo size translucent green white heart beads! The strand measures approximately 25" long, with individual bead...

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Old Black Phono Record Vintage Vinyl Beads (3mm)

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Dark Purple Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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Add a sultry pop of color to your jewelry designs and interior design projects with these lovely Dark Purple Recycled Glass Beads. Recycled Glass B...

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Blue Color Sandcast Cylinder Beads

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Jumbo Blue & White Fused Bicone Recycled Glass Beads (24mm)

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Blue White Heart Beads (4mm)

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Checkout this beautiful strand of translucent white hearts! The strand measures approximately 24", with beads measuring about 4-5mm in diameter.

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Brown Swirl 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 brown color recycled beads are made u...

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