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Pastel Blue Ashanti Saucer Beads (12mm)

Original price $15.14 - Original price $15.14
Original price $15.14
$15.14
$15.14 - $15.14
Current price $15.14
Approx. 130 beads |
2mm Hole |
26 inches Strand Length
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 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 4 x 12mm with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will receive a full strand measuring approximately 26". Get yours today!

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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 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 4 x 12mm with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will receive a full strand measuring approximately 26". Get yours today!

Specifications

Strand Length 26 inches
Bead Size 4 x 12mm
Hole Size 2mm
Number of Beads 130 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Blue
Shape Saucer
SKU SND-541