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

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We can't get enough of these exceptional Frosted Clear Ghanain Glass Seed Beads. Ghanian Glass Seed Beads like these are known for their distinctiv...

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

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

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

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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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Cheyenne Pink Round Glass Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Cheyenne Pink Round Glass Beads (8mm)

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Strand of Cheyenne Pink glass beads. Each bead measures approximately 7-8mm in diameter by 5-6mm wide. Some variation in individual beads as shown ...

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Pastel Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Pastel Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)

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

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Iridescent Black Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Iridescent Black Ghana Glass Seed Beads (4mm)

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This strand of black color small glass beads comes from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 3-4 x 4-5mm with strand length of 26". Some variati...

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Cobalt Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a rich indigo blue color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where t...

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

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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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Teal 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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Red Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)

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Take a look at this unusual strand of Red color African Phono Record beads. The strand measures about 31" long with beads measuring 4mm in diameter...

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Black Phono Record Vinyl Beads (6mm)

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

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

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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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Groundhog Grey Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Groundhog Grey Recycled Glass Beads (9mm)

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Take a look at this beautiful strand of grey recycled glass beads. You will receive a 25" strand with approximately 65 beads. Recycled glass beads ...

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Antique White Green Heart Beads - The Bead Chest
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Antique White Green Heart Beads

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Beautiful VERY OLD strand of old white 'Green Heart' Venetian glass trade beads!!!!!! Each strand is unique and may show minor variation from stran...

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Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)

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Take a look at this unusual strand of Blue color African Phono Record beads. Each extra long strand measures about 36-42" long with beads measuri...

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Blue Brown Swirl Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Blue Brown 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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Mocha Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Mocha 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 mocha color recycled beads are made u...

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White Round Sandcast Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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White Round Sandcast Beads (11mm)

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These lovely Pale White Sandcast Beads are handmade in Ghana, Africa. Take a close look and you will notice the artisan quality of each and every b...

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Black & White Vinyl Phono Record Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Black & White Vinyl Phono Record Beads (8mm)

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

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

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

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Turquoise Blue Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest
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Turquoise Blue Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads

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Checkout this beautiful strand of turquoise blue color Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has be...

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Multicolored African Sandcast Beads - The Bead Chest
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Multicolored African Sandcast Beads

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Checkout this beautiful multicolored strand of African sandcast beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for ...

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Watermelon Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Watermelon Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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

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Cobalt Blue Ghana Glass Seed Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cobalt Blue Ghana Glass Seed Beads (3mm)

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This strand of cobalt blue seed beads comes from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 2 x 3mm with strand length of 26". Some variation in indiv...

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