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Oval Powder Glass African Trade Beads - 9mm Krobo Beads
Oval Powder Glass African Trade Beads - 9mm Krobo Beads
Vibrant Oval Powder Glass Beads - Handmade Ghanaian African Trade Beads
Add a touch of heritage and artistry to your collection with these stunning oval Powder Glass African trade beads from Krobo, Ghana. These handcrafted beads are a beautiful tribute to the historic Venetian “fancy” trade beads, recreated with vibrant detail by skilled Krobo artisans using traditional methods.
- Strand Length: Approximately 27" (69 cm)
- Bead Size: Approximately 9 mm in diameter
The beads are meticulously made from recycled bottles and other discarded glass materials, transformed into powder and crafted into molds. Each bead bursts with rich colors green, yellow, red, black, and white showcasing intricate striping and authentic African patterns that reflect generations of craftsmanship.
Perfect for jewelry designers, collectors, or lovers of African art, these Ghana glass beads represent both sustainability and cultural preservation. Each strand tells a story, combining timeless design with eco-conscious materials.
These recycled beads are produced using the traditional "mold-inlaid" technique passed down through generations among the Krobo people of Ghana. Powdered glass is carefully poured into hand-carved molds, often layered with different colors to achieve striking decorative patterns. A cassava stalk is inserted to create the hole, then the beads are fired in clay kilns. This age-old process yields one-of-a-kind pieces, making each strand a vibrant piece of history. Trade beads like these have long held cultural, economic, and symbolic importance throughout West Africa used in barter, rituals, and adornment.
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