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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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Orange Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Orange Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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Take a look at this unusual strand of orange color African Phono Record beads. The strand measures 30" long with beads measuring 5-6mm in diameter....

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Matte Amber Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Matte Amber Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)

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We are captivated by the vibrant tone of these Amber Ghanian Glass Seed Beads. Ghanian Seed Beads are known for their striking translucence and bri...

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Rainbow Medley Sandcast Seed Beads - The Bead Chest
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Rainbow Medley Sandcast Seed Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of multicolor sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist beads....

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

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

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

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

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Dark Pink Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest
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Dark 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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Sunflower Yellow Glass Beads (2 Strands) - The Bead Chest
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Sunflower Yellow Glass Beads (2 Strands)

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Two strands of yellow color small glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 4mm in diameter by 3mm in length. Some variation in indi...

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Rainbow Speckled Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rainbow Speckled 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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Bright Medley Fused Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Bright Medley Fused Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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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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Teal Blue Sandcast Seed Beads - The Bead Chest
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Teal Blue Sandcast Seed Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of teal color sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist beads....

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Light Blue Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Light 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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Mocha Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Mocha 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 mocha colored recycled beads are made...

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Sky Blue Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Sky Blue 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 blue color recycled beads are made us...

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Rose Medley Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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Rose Medley Krobo Beads

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Beautiful strand of glass beads in a nice multicolor color. The strand has approximately 53 beads and measures 29" in length. Each bead measures 10...

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Moonlight White Sandcast Seed Beads - The Bead Chest
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Moonlight White Sandcast Seed Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of white sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. Beads such as these are often worn as traditional waist beads. The ...

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Opaque Black Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Opaque Black 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 black color recycled beads are made u...

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Red Black Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Red Black 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 red color recycled beads are made usi...

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Mixed Vintage Christmas Beads (Kumasi Medley) - The Bead Chest
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Mixed Vintage Christmas Beads (Kumasi 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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Dark Green Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Dark 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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Tangerine Orange Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest
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Tangerine Orange Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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

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Sunflower Yellow Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest
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Sunflower Yellow Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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

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Baby Blue Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Baby Blue 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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Olive Green 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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Mixed Vintage Christmas Beads (Togo Medley) - The Bead Chest
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Mixed Vintage Christmas Beads (Togo 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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