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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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Rose Pink Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a cool pastel pink. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they ar...
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Cobalt Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm)
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Baby Blue Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)
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Jumbo Rainbow Speckled Bicone Recycled Glass Beads (25mm)
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Light Grey Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Cobalt Blue Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Purple Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Turquoise Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Black Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Teal Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Dark Grey Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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White Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Grey Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Pink Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Light Aqua Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Orange Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Brown Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Forest Green Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Red Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Lime Green Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (18mm)
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Mixed Brown Krobo Beads
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This beautiful strand of beads was designed and created by a local craftsman in Ghana. This necklace was made by combining a unique combination of ...
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Rose Pink Kente Krobo Beads (14mm)
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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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Dawn Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (3mm)
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Take a look at this beautiful strand of African vinyl beads in a nice orange color. Beads such as these are found in Ghana and Nigeria where they a...
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Clear Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm)
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