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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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Asafo Tribal Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Asafo Tribal Krobo Beads

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This beautiful strand of African powder glass beads was made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are...

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Jejeti Tribal Krobo Beads

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This beautiful strand of African powder glass beads was made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are...

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Nkawkaw Tribal Krobo Beads

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This beautiful strand of African powder glass beads was made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are...

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Blue Medley Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest Sold out
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Blue Medley Krobo Beads (Long Strand)

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This beautiful strand of African powder glass beads was made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are...

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White Medley Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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White Medley Krobo Beads (Long Strand)

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This beautiful strand of African powder glass beads was made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are...

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Red Medley Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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Red Medley Krobo Beads (Long Strand)

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This beautiful strand of African powder glass beads was made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are...

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Green Medley Krobo Beads - The Bead Chest
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Green Medley Krobo Beads (Long Strand)

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This beautiful strand of African powder glass beads was made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are...

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Jumbo Clear Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (20mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Clear Rondelle Recycled Glass Beads (20mm)

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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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Lime Green Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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Lime Green Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm)

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

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Purple Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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Purple Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm)

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

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White Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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White Vinyl Phono Record Beads (10mm)

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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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Jumbo Baby Blue Bicone Recycled Glass Beads (23mm) - The Bead Chest
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Jumbo Baby Blue Bicone Recycled Glass Beads (23mm)

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Take a look at this exceptionally large strand of jumbo-sized recycled glass beads. Large beads such as these are hard to find and even harder to f...

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Super Jumbo Rainbow Speckled Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (32mm) - The Bead Chest
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Super Jumbo Rainbow Speckled Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (32mm)

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Take a look at this exceptionally large strand of jumbo-sized recycled glass beads. Large beads such as these are hard to find and even harder to f...

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Gecko Green Antique Matching Venetian Millefiori Trade Beads - The Bead Chest
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Gecko Green Antique Matching Venetian Millefiori Trade Beads

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Take a look at this beautiful antique strand of Venetian Millefiori trade beads! Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has...

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Maroon & Turquoise Antique Matching Venetian Millefiori Beads - The Bead Chest
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Maroon & Turquoise Antique Matching Venetian Millefiori Beads

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Take a look at this beautiful antique strand of Venetian Millefiori trade beads! Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has...

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Blue & Yellow Antique Matching Venetian Millefiori Trade Beads - The Bead Chest
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Blue & Yellow Antique Matching Venetian Millefiori Trade Beads

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Take a look at this beautiful antique strand of Venetian Millefiori trade beads! Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has...

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

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

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Sky Blue Vinyl Phono Record Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Sky Blue 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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Beige Blue Red Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Beige Blue Red Medley Vinyl Phono Record Beads (6mm)

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

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Orange Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Orange Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm)

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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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Ghana Brass Donut Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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Ghana Brass Donut Beads (10mm)

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These handmade rings are made by independent artisans in Ghana. Measuring approximately 2 x 10mm, each donut-shaped ring has a hole size of approxi...

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Yellow Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (16mm) - The Bead Chest
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Yellow Ashanti Glass Disk Beads (16mm)

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Checkout this beautiful strand of Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000...

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Red Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm) - The Bead Chest
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Red Vinyl Phono Record Beads (14mm)

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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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Rustic Blue Aqua Recycled Glass Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rustic Blue Aqua 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 aqua colored recycled beads are made ...

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