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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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Azul Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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Azul 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 azul color recycled beads are made us...

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Vintage Black Nigerian Glass Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Vintage Black Nigerian Glass Beads

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Beautiful strand of vintage black glass beads from Nigeria. Each bead measures approximately 3-4 x 4-5mm with strand length of 25-29". Some variati...

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Black and White Medley Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Black and White Medley Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of alternating black and white Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and...

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Olive Green Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Olive Green 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 green color recycled beads are made u...

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Yellow Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Yellow 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 yellow recycled beads are made using ...

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Crimson Red Sandcast Seed Beads - The Bead Chest
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Crimson Red Sandcast Seed Beads

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

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Black Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Black 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 charcoal color recycled beads are mad...

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Fire and Water Fused Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Fire and Water 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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Atuanya Rainbow Beads (2 strands) - The Bead Chest
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Atuanya Rainbow Beads (2 strands)

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Bright, beautifully colored glass rainbow beads. These great multicolored beads are accentuated by a medley of tones. Each strand is unique and col...

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Speckled Red Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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Speckled Red 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 red recycled beads are made using an ...

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Multicolor Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Multicolor 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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Sapphire Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Sapphire Recycled Glass Beads (11mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of blue recycled glass beads. You will receive a 25" strand with approximately 50 beads. Recycled glass beads ...

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

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

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Charcoal Black Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Charcoal Black 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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Tribal Red Krobo Elbow Beads - The Bead Chest
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Tribal Red Krobo Elbow 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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Green White Heart Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Green White Heart Beads (4mm)

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Checkout this beautiful strand of semi-translucent green white hearts! The strand measures approximately 24", with beads measuring about 4-5mm in ...

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Black & White Eye Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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Black & White Eye 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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Opaque Multicolor Fused Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Opaque Multicolor Fused Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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Here we have a phenomenal strand of beautiful fused glass beads from Ghana. These beads are made by recycling previously used beads. The beads are ...

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Brown Chevron Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Brown Chevron Beads (6mm)

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Checkout this nice strand of Glass Chevrons from Ghana, Africa. The strand measures 26" in length, with beads measuring approximately 6mm in diamet...

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Summer Sunshine Krobo Powder Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Summer Sunshine Krobo Powder Glass 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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Red Black Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Red Black Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (7mm)

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Take a look at these bright and cheery Red Black Swirl Recycled Glass Beads! Coming to us all the way from Ghana these 7mm beads like this are grea...

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Purple Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Purple Swirl 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 purple color recycled beads are made ...

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Turquoise Green Ghana Glass Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Turquoise Green Ghana Glass Beads (4mm)

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Beautiful strand of green color small glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 3 x 4mm with strand length of 28". Some variation in...

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Aqua Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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Aqua Swirl 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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