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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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Lime Green Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Lime Green Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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Green Phono Record Vinyl Beads (8mm)

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

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Pink Mini-Disk Sandcast Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Pink Mini-Disk Sandcast Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of pink color Ghana glass disk beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for ov...

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Dark Purple Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Dark Purple Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)

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

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

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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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Zebra Krobo Powder Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Zebra 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. Made from bottles and other glass ite...

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Jumbo Light Green Recycled Glass Beads (24mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Light Green Recycled Glass Beads (24mm)

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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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Groundhog Grey Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (Smooth) - The Bead Chest
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Groundhog Grey Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (Smooth)

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From the villages of Ghana, these beautiful recycled glass beads are made by artisan craftspeople 100% by hand. The beads themselves are made using...

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Blue Mixed-Shape Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Blue Mixed-Shape Glass Beads

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The deep blue color and the variation in shapes and sizes makes this strand useful and practical in terms of use. They are handmade and have a nice...

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Jumbo Rose Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Rose Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads

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We love the captivating Rose shade of these Jumbo Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads. Oversized beads like this are perfect when you're trying to add a ...

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Jumbo House Medley Rondelle Fused Recycled Glass Beads (20mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo House Medley Rondelle Fused Recycled Glass Beads (20mm)

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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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Aqua Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Aqua Swirl 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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Purple Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Purple 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 tangerine color recycled beads are ma...

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Forest Green Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Forest 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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Purple Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Purple 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 purple recycled beads are made using ...

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Red & White Fused Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Red & White Fused Recycled Glass Beads (14mm)

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

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

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

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Brown and Green Sandcast Powder Glass Beads (2 Strands) - The Bead Chest
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Brown and Green Sandcast Powder Glass Beads (2 Strands)

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Checkout these beautiful strands of multicolor sandcast beads from Ghana, West Africa. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and ha...

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Gecko Green Round Millefiore-Style Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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Gecko Green Round Millefiori-Style 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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Bright Red Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Bright Red Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads

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From the villages of Ghana, these beautiful bright red recycled glass beads are made by artisan craftspeople 100% by hand. The beads themselves are...

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White Mosaic Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (Smooth) - The Bead Chest
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White Mosaic Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (Smooth)

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Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana West Africa. These beautiful multicolor color recycled beads are m...

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Cobalt Blue Kente Krobo Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt Blue Kente Krobo Beads (14mm)

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Ghana is known for its history of traditional bead-making. These beautiful powder glass beads are made by Krobo tribe people using centuries-old te...

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Groundhog Grey Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Groundhog Grey Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (11mm)

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Take a look at these great Groundhog Grey Recycled Glass Beads! Handmade in Ghana, Africa; Recycled Glass Beads like this make for a great addition...

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

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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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