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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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Amber Color Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Amber Color 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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Lavender Purple Ghana Glass Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Lavender Purple Ghana Glass Beads

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Beautiful strand of purple glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 2-6 x 4mm with strand length of 30". Some variation in individu...

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Black Vinyl Phono Record Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Black Vinyl Phono Record Beads (5mm)

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

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Premium Round Millefiori Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Premium Round Millefiori Beads (8mm)

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These exquisite millefiori beads are modeled after Venetian Trade Beads, made from multi-color chevron canes by slicing a glass cane, and forming i...

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Mixed Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Mixed 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 recycled beads are made using an old ...

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Brilliant Blue Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands) - The Bead Chest
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Brilliant Blue Ghana Glass Beads (2 Strands)

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Two strands of vibrant blue color small glass beads from Ghana. Each bead measures approximately 4mm diameter with strand length of 26". Some varia...

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Christmas Beads (5 Strands) - The Bead Chest
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Christmas Beads (5 Strands)

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Bright, beautifully colored glass trade beads with an occasional plastic spacer bead. Originally made in southern Spain, Venice, and Czechoslovakia...

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African Brass Money Ring Beads (Set of 4) - The Bead Chest
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African Brass Money Ring Beads (Set of 4)

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Take a look at these beautifully crafted brass rings. Each ring has been individually fashioned and decorated. Similar rings were used historically...

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Tangerine Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Tangerine 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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Verdant Green Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Verdant Green Recycled Glass Beads (9mm)

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Beautiful strand of Ghana recycled glass beads in a green color. Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana W...

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Light Green Recycled Glass Beads (18mm) - The Bead Chest
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Light 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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Lime Green Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads - The Bead Chest
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Lime Green Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads

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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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Lime Green Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Lime Green Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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

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

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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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White Kente Krobo Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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White Kente Krobo Beads (11mm)

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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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Super Jumbo Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (35mm) - The Bead Chest
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Super Jumbo Clear Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (35mm)

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

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Baby Blue Recycled Glass Beads (11mm) - The Bead Chest
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Baby Blue 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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Dark Neon Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Dark Neon Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (4mm)

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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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Orchid Purple Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Orchid Purple Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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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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Blue & White Fused Recycled Glass Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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Blue & White Fused Recycled Glass Beads (9mm)

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

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Take a look at this unusual strand of yellow color African Phono Record beads. The strand measures 34" long with beads measuring 8mm in diameter. ...

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Blue Grey Mist Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Blue Grey Mist 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 multicolor color recycled beads are m...

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

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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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Brown Recycled Glass Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Brown 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 brown color recycled beads are made u...

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