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

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Take a look at these beautiful rondelle shaped recycled glass beads. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it ...

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Light Blue 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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Rust Red Glass Beads (2 Strands) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Rust Red Glass Beads (2 Strands)

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Two strands of rust red color small glass beads from Africa. Each bead measures approximately 4mm in diameter by 3mm in length. Some variation in i...

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Bronze Color Ghana Glass Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Bronze Color Ghana Glass Beads

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Strand of bronze color small glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 2x4mm with strand length of 26". Some variation in individual...

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Jumbo Blue Wave Marine Recycled Glass Beads (23mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Blue Wave Marine 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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Mixed Vintage Christmas Beads (Blue Medley) - The Bead Chest
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Mixed Vintage Christmas Beads (Blue 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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Aqua Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Aqua Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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

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Vintage-Style Turquoise Recycled Glass Beads (13mm) - The Bead Chest
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Vintage-Style Turquoise Recycled Glass Beads (13mm)

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Admire this beautiful strand of vintage-style turquoise glass beads. Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Gha...

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Green Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Green Aqua 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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Sunflower Yellow 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 yellow color recycled beads are made ...

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Red Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Red 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 red colored recycled beads are made u...

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White Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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White Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (8mm)

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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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White Vinyl Phono Record Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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White 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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Light Amber Brown Recycled Glass Beads (9mm)

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Beautiful strand of ghana recycled glass beads in an amber brown color. Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from ...

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Dark Aqua Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (Smooth) - The Bead Chest
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Dark Aqua Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (Smooth)

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We are loving the vibrant Dark Aqua color of these Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads. Take a closer look and you will notice the nice smooth texture of...

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Opaque Pink Recycled Glass Beads (12-13mm) - The Bead Chest
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Opaque Pink Recycled Glass Beads (12-13mm)

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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 (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Teal 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 blue color recycled beads are made us...

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

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Traditional Medley Krobo Beads (Long Strand) - The Bead Chest
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Traditional Medley Krobo Beads (Long Strand)

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A beautiful, extra long strand of powder glass African beads, made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo bea...

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Clear Vinyl Phono Record Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Clear 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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Cobalt Blue Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt Blue Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads

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Take a look at these beautiful rondelle shaped recycled glass beads. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it ...

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

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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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Cobalt Blue Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt 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 cobalt blue colored recycled beads ar...

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

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

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