Midnight black Ashanti glass saucer beads, two strands laid in curves on a white background

Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (8mm)

$8.28
$8.28 $12.00
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Midnight black Ashanti glass saucer beads, two strands laid in curves on a white background
  • Midnight black Ashanti glass saucer beads, two strands laid in curves on a white background
  • Full strand of black Ashanti glass saucer beads in a loop beside a US penny for size reference
  • Midnight black Ashanti glass saucer beads, two strands laid in curves on a white background
  • Full strand of black Ashanti glass saucer beads in a loop beside a US penny for size reference
Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (8mm)

Midnight Black Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (8mm)

$8.28
$8.28 $12.00
Checkout this beautiful strand of black 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 2-3 x 8-9mm in size, with strands measuring approximately 24". Beautiful beads at a great price!

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