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Powder Glass Spacer Beads 18-19mm - African Recycled Ghana Beads
Powder Glass Spacer Beads 18-19mm - African Recycled Ghana Beads
Handmade 18-19mm Powder Glass Spacer Beads - Ghana Krobo Trade Beads
Discover this striking strand of Powder Glass spacer beads, meticulously handcrafted by the Krobo people of Ghana, West Africa. These Ghana glass beads beautifully imitate the aesthetic of old Bohemian and Czech glass trade beads, echoing a deep heritage of African artistry and cultural exchange.
- Strand Length: Approximately 25" (64 cm)
- Bead Size: 18-19 mm in length
- Origin: Kroboland, Ghana - West Africa
Each bead is made from recycled glass typically from discarded bottles and glassware that is crushed into fine powder and then transformed using the time-honored mold-inlaid technique. The result is a vibrant and tactile strand of African trade beads that are 100% handmade and eco-friendly.
These recycled beads not only carry visual charm but also represent the powerful legacy of African trade and craftsmanship. The people of Krobo have perfected the "core design" and "mold-inlaid" methods over generations. Glass powder is carefully poured into clay molds, often around a cassava stalk that burns away during firing to form the central hole, creating beads that are both functional and rich in story.
Trade beads such as these have long been used throughout West Africa as symbols of wealth, status, and identity each strand a link to the vibrant legacy of African commerce and cultural tradition.
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