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Checkout this beautiful strand of alternating black and white 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 14mm in diameter. Pattern of alternating beads may vary from photo.
Black and White Medley Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads
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$19.07
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Checkout this beautiful strand of alternating black and white 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 14mm in diameter. Pattern of alternating beads may vary from photo.
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Product Details
Checkout this beautiful strand of alternating black and white 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 14mm in diameter. Pattern of alternating beads may vary from photo.
Specifications
| Strand Length | 24 inches |
| Bead Size | 5 x 14mm |
| Hole Size | 2mm |
| Number of Beads | 105 (approximation) |
| Found In | Ghana |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Black and White |
| Shape | Saucer |
| UPC | 739325859085 |
| SKU | SND-DSK-BLK-84 |