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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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Teal Sandcast Beads (14mm)

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Teal & Yellow Striped Venetian Watermelon Chevron Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Teal & Yellow Striped Venetian Watermelon Chevron Beads

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Checkout these beautiful Venetian trade beads, known as watermelon chevron. Similar to the commonly known Chevrons, they display a colorful set of ...

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Village Krobo Elbow Powder Glass Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Village Krobo Elbow Powder Glass Beads

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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 ...

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Jumbo Blue-Green Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (24mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Jumbo Blue-Green Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (24mm)

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Prepare to be amazed. Our Jumbo Blue, Green and White Recycled Glass Beads are truly breathtaking. Coming from Ghana these recycled glass beads are...

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

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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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White Round Sandcast Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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White Round Sandcast Beads (14mm)

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

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

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Take a look at this unusual strand of white color African Phono Record beads. The strand measures a whopping 32" long with beads measuring 8mm in d...

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

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

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Take a look at this unusual strand of Turquoise color African Phono Record beads. The strand measures about 34" long with beads measuring 4mm in d...

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Light Blue Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Light Blue 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 light blue color recycled beads are m...

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Lime Green Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Lime Green Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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

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Light Azul Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Light Azul Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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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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Rose Ghana Glass Beads (2 strands) - The Bead Chest
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Rose Ghana Glass Beads (2 strands)

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Two strands of beautiful rose color small glass beads from Africa. Each bead measures approximately 4mm in diameter by 3mm wide. Great as spacers o...

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Grey Mist Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Grey Mist Recycled Glass Beads (9mm)

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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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Sapphire Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Sapphire Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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

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Clear 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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Lime Green Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Lime Green 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 lime green color recycled beads are m...

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Sun and Sea Fused Rondelle Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Sun and Sea Fused Rondelle Beads (11mm)

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This uniquely patterned strand of rondelle beads is made using traditional methods used to create powder glass beads. The procedure for making the ...

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Rainbow Speckled Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rainbow Speckled Recycled Glass Beads (9mm)

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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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Pastel Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Pastel Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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

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Light Blue Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Light 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 blue color recycled beads are made us...

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Opaque Black Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Opaque Black 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 black color recycled beads are made u...

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Grey Mist Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Grey Mist 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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Rainforest Green Fused Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rainforest Green 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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