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Purple Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)

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Approx. 120 beads |
2-4mm Hole |
28 inches Strand Length
Checkout this beautiful strand of purple color 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 strand measures approximately 28", which beads measuring approximately 4-6 x 13-14mm in diameter. Get yours today!

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Checkout this beautiful strand of purple color 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 strand measures approximately 28", which beads measuring approximately 4-6 x 13-14mm in diameter. Get yours today!

Specifications

Strand Length 28 inches
Bead Size 4-6 x 13-14mm
Hole Size 2-4mm
Number of Beads 120 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Purple
Shape Saucer
UPC 739325890323
SKU SND-SCR-PRP-416
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    Debra M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Very nice beads!!

    Very nice!!

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