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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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Opaque White Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Opaque White Recycled Glass Beads (18mm)

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Clear Marine Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Clear Marine 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 blue color recycled beads are made us...

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Green Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest Save 10% Save %
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Green Aqua 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 green color recycled beads are made u...

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White Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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White Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)

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Take a look at this unusual strand of white color African Phono Record beads. The strand measures a whopping 32-36" long with beads measuring 4mm i...

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Rose Pink Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest
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Rose Pink Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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

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Rainbow Speckled Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rainbow Speckled Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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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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Bubble Gum Medley Phono Record Vinyl Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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Bubble Gum Medley Phono Record Vinyl Beads (3mm)

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

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Premium Mixed Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Premium Mixed 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 recycled beads are made using an old ...

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Sunflower Yellow Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Sunflower Yellow Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of yellow recycled glass beads. These beads are unusually small, in a hard-to-find 7mm size. Great for bracele...

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Dark Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Dark Aqua 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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Teal 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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Small Vintage Christmas Beads (Red Tone Medley) - The Bead Chest
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Small Vintage Christmas Beads (Red Tone Medley)

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Christmas beads comprise of a special blend of choice beads created in former Czechoslovakia for use in Africa. Also known as "African love beads,"...

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House Medley Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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House Medley Krobo Beads

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Beautiful strand of glass beads in a nice multicolor color. The strand has approximately 40-45 beads and measures 29" in length. Each bead measures...

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Rose Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rose 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 rose colored recycled beads are made ...

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Teal Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Teal Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads

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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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Papaya Orange Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Papaya Orange Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of orange recycled glass beads. These beads are unusually small, in a hard-to-find 7mm size. Great for bracele...

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Cobalt Blue Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt Blue 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 deep blue color recycled beads are ma...

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White Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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White Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (10mm)

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

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Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (16mm) - The Bead Chest
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Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (16mm)

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

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Blue Wave Marine Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Blue Wave Marine 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 wave marine swirled recycled bea...

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Dark Azul Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Dark Azul Recycled Glass Beads (11mm)

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These stunning handmade baby blue recycled glass beads are made by the Krobo People in Ghana, Africa. Coming in such a lovely tone of baby blue the...

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Olive Green Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Olive Green Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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Ghana is known for its beautiful recycled glass beads. These green glass beads are made by a tribe of Africans known as the Krobo people. The beads...

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Mixed Krobo Powder Glass Beads (Round) - The Bead Chest
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Mixed Krobo Powder Glass Beads (Round)

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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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Dark Turquoise Glass Seed Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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Dark Turquoise Glass Seed Beads (3mm)

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These delightful glass beads are great as spacers or to add some subtle color to your jewelry designs. Hand strung and nicely finished with raffia ...

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