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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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Super Jumbo Clear Bicone Recycled Glass Beads (35mm)

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Rainbow Speckled Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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These beautiful recycled glass beads are handmade by artisans in the West African country of Ghana. Each bead is individually handcrafted through a...

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Amber 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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Rare Spherical Matching Antique Venetian Millefiori Trade Beads

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This extraordinary 40" strand features approximately 65 matching spherical Venetian millefiori trade beads—an exceptionally rare find, both for the...

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Rare Medley Matching Antique Venetian Millefiori Trade Beads

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Amber Brown Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)

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Appreciate the rich brown tones of these Ghanaian Glass Seed Beads. Glass Seed Beads like this are great for creating noticeable pops of color in y...

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Anyako Medley Round Krobo Beads

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Take a closer look at this lovely strand of mixed Krobo Beads. Made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo be...

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Jumbo Fancy Krobo Elbow Powder Glass Beads (28x13mm)

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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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Jumbo Village Krobo Elbow Powder Glass Beads (29x13mm)

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Antique Black Lime Green Cylinder Feather Beads (Long Strand)

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Rare strand of antique Venetian Beads from the African Trade. Individual handcrafted by a traditional artisan, the feather design on these beads is...

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Rare White Square Snake Beads (6mm)

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These white vintage beads are a rare variety of the glass snake bead. Likely of Czech origin, they derive their name from the interlocking beads th...

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Crackled Orange 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 orange color recycled beads are made ...

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Premium Antique Venetian Mixed Trade Beads #17111

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Premium Antique Venetian Mixed Trade Beads #17109

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