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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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Assorted Antique African Trade Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Assorted Antique African Trade Beads

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Own a piece of history! Each strand of antique trade beads includes a unique medley of authentic African beads made in Europe and traded in West Af...

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Black Fused Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Black 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 black recycled beads are made using a...

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

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in an unusual beige color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where the...

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Cobalt Blue Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt Blue Swirl 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 Cobalt Blue Swirl recycled beads are ...

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Jumbo Grey Opaque Recycled Glass Beads (26mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Grey Opaque Recycled Glass Beads (26mm)

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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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Fire and Water Fused Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Fire and Water Fused Rondelle Recycled Glass 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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Cobalt Blue Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt Blue Recycled Glass Beads (18mm)

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Krobo tribes-people are world-reknown for the beautiful recycled glass beads they create using a process developed by their forebears. Interestingl...

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Blue 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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Bright Medley Fused Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Bright Medley Fused 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 multicolor recycled beads are made us...

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Orange Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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Orange 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 Blue Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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Mixed Blue 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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Old Ghana Medley Trade Beads - The Bead Chest
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Old Ghana Medley Trade Beads

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These assorted old Ghana beads reflect the diverse sources of African Beads. Each strand will include a variety of beads that may include imported ...

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Red 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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Terracotta Red Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands) - The Bead Chest
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Terracotta Red Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands)

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Two strands of terrocotta redish color small glass beads from Africa. Each bead measures approximately 4mm in diameter by 3mm in length. Some varia...

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

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Red Phono Record Vinyl Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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Red Phono Record Vinyl Beads (3mm)

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

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Speckled Blue Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Speckled 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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Teal Chevron-Style Aja Krobo Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Teal Chevron-Style Aja Krobo Beads (11mm)

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These multicolor powder glass beads are inspired by traditional "Aja" trade beads. Shaped as thin, sliced disks, these great beads open up a pletho...

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3 Strand Bundle: Ghana Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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3 Strand Bundle: Ghana Glass Beads

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This special bundle includes three strands of our popular Ghanaian recycled glass beads. All beads are authentic, African handmade products. You wi...

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

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

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Bright Red Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Bright Red Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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The intense color of these Bright Red Recycled Glass beads is sure to catch an eye. These beads are made using an age-old technique for bead-making...

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Dark Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Dark Aqua 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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Azul Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Azul 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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Kumasi Medley Fused Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Kumasi Medley Fused Rondelle Recycled Glass 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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