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Black Eye Ghana Powder Glass Beads – African Recycled Trade Beads
Black Eye Ghana Powder Glass Beads – African Recycled Trade Beads
Handmade Ghana Powder Glass Beads – Eye Pattern African Trade Beads
These striking powder glass African trade beads were handmade by skilled artisans from the Krobo region of Ghana, West Africa. Designed in homage to old Venetian Eye trade beads, each recycled glass bead carries rich symbolism and deep heritage.
Crafted from finely ground recycled glass often from bottles these Ghana glass beads are molded and baked using traditional methods passed down through generations.
- Strand length: approx. 26 1/4" (67 cm)
- Bead size: approx. 13 mm in diameter
The bold black and white "eye" design adds a captivating contrast, making these recycled beads perfect for creating unique jewelry pieces, accessories, or collecting as part of African trade bead history.
Technique & Cultural Significance:
The Krobo people of Ghana continue to preserve the ancient tradition of crafting powder glass beads using the “core design” or “mold-inlaid” technique. This involves grinding recycled glass into fine powder, placing it in hand-carved clay molds, and heating it in outdoor kilns. Patterns like the iconic "eye" motif are carefully applied using glass paste, making each bead a miniature work of art. These beads have long played an important role in trade, social identity, and ceremony throughout West Africa, connecting generations through their vibrant beauty and purpose.
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