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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 Light Blue Recycled Glass Beads (33mm) - The Bead Chest Save 12% Save %
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Super Jumbo Light Blue Recycled Glass Beads (33mm)

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Take a look at this exceptionally large strand of jumbo-sized light blue recycled glass beads. Large beads such as these are hard to find and even ...

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Dark Grey Opaque Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Dark Grey Opaque Recycled Glass Beads (11mm)

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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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Tiny Bauxite Beads (4mm)

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Very nice strand of small Bauxite stone African trade beads !!!!!! The strand is in good condition (some beads are chipped). The necklace is about ...

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Orchid Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Orchid Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm)

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

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Grey Eye Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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Grey Eye Krobo Beads

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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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Tangerine Orange Sandcast Cylinder Beads - The Bead Chest
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Tangerine Orange Sandcast Cylinder Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of orange sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been...

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Jumbo Blue Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Blue Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads

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

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Tiny Orange White Heart Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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Tiny Orange White Heart Beads (2mm)

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Checkout this beautiful strand of orange color white heart beads! White hearts derive their name from the inner core of opaque white glass that is ...

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Verdant Green Padre Beads - The Bead Chest
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Verdant Green Padre Beads

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Take a look at these beautiful translucent verdant green padre beads. Made from Czech glass, padre beads such as these have been traded in African ...

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

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Take a look at this exceptionally large strand of jumbo-sized recycled glass beads. Large beads such as these are hard to find and even harder to f...

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Purple Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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Purple Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (18mm)

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

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Black Kente Krobo Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Black Kente Krobo Beads (11mm)

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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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Camouflage Recycled Glass Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Camouflage Recycled Glass Beads (8mm)

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

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Spring Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Spring Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm)

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

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Weaved Cross Brass Filigree Beads (30mm) - The Bead Chest
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Weaved Cross Brass Filigree Beads (30mm)

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Take a look at these unusual-shaped Ghana Brass Trade Beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. T...

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Jumbo Opaque Black Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Opaque Black Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads

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From the villages of Ghana, these beautiful recycled glass beads are made by artisan craftspeople 100% by hand. The beads themselves are made using...

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Jumbo Orange Bicone Recycled Glass Beads (25mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Orange Bicone Recycled Glass Beads (25mm)

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Take a look at this exceptionally large strand of jumbo-sized orange recycled glass beads. Large beads such as these are hard to find and even hard...

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Jumbo Painted Krobo Glass Beads (Tribal Pattern) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Painted Krobo Glass Beads (Tribal Pattern)

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Admire these unique and unusually large painted glass beads made by artisans from the Krobo tribe in Ghana. These beads resemble old fancy trade be...

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Brown Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Brown Recycled Glass Beads (9mm)

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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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Baby Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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Baby Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm)

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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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Lime Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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Lime Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (18mm)

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

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Three-Circle Circular Brass Filigree Beads (20mm) - The Bead Chest
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Three-Circle Circular Brass Filigree Beads (20mm)

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Take a look at these flat-shaped Ghana Brass Trade Beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique. This...

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Caged Hourglass Brass Filigree Beads (24x14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Caged Hourglass Brass Filigree Beads (24x14mm)

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Take a look at these hourglass-shaped Ghana Brass Trade Beads from Africa. Each bead is made individually through the "Lost Wax process" technique....

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Black & Blue Fused Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Black & Blue Fused 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 red recycled beads are made using an ...

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