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(5) Full Strands of Sand-Cast Trade Beads From Ghana, Collectible African Beads
(5) Full Strands of Sand-Cast Trade Beads From Ghana, Collectible African Beads
(5) Full Strands of Sand-Cast Trade Beads From Ghana, Collectible African Beads

(5) Full Strands of Sand-Cast Trade Beads From Ghana, Collectible African Beads

$ 18.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: African
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 60 Days
  • Country of Manufacture: Ghana
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Western Sahara
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    (5)
    FULL STRANDS OF AFRICAN SAND-CAST TRADE BEADS.
    These are
    not
    ancient
    artifacts. They are sand-cast glass trade beads from Ghana, Africa, and are about 1/4" to 1/2" in length (6 - 12mm). This type of bead has been made in Ghana since the 1600s. They are made of pulverized glass of different colors strung on cassava stems and placed in a furnace. As the glass melts or congeals, the stems burn out, and colorful beads with holes are created. I don't know the exact age of these beads, but I suspect some are newer and some are from the 1900's. These strands are 24" long with 20" of beads, and as you see in the photos, the patterns are very interesting and they are quite colorful.
    They are
    strung on Raffia
    , a cord or "string" made of
    palm leaf fibers
    .
    These are
    not "type" photos,
    these are the
    actual beads you will receive
    .
    (I offer 1-day shipping as a matter of course, and often ship the same day payment is received. I figure once you've paid for an item, you own it, and might as well have it as soon as possible.) They are wonderful for displays, crafts and collections, and very attractive to wear.
    FREE SHIPPING in the U.S.
    Sorry, no international shipping on this item.
    GUARANTEE
    : If you are not satisfied with this item
    for any reason
    , return it undamaged within 60 days for full refund, less return shipping.
    SALES TAX
    : Colorado residents will be charged 7.9% sales tax. Other states that require sales tax paid for mail order purchases will be charged the applicable tax for that state.