Historically trade beads were used between the 16th and 20th century as a form of currency. A beautiful matching strand of brass beads made by the people of ashanti in ghana west africa using the ancient lost wax technique.

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African brass trade beads. A mold is prepared for each bead that is destroyed in order to remove the bead. African trade beads the beads on this page vary in age most greater than 25 years old. For each bead a hand made mold from wax is needed.

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African trade beads yellow striped tubes glass vinatage old. Many of the old beads were made in europe and india and transported to west africa initially by arab traders overland from north africa. Brass tube matte dark silver 4mm rice bead african brass african trade bead 25 inch strand priced per strand 675 rounds gold plated 5x6mm african brass african trade solid brass beads short strand 12 beads priced per strand 270.

The asante have been practicing this metalwork for over 2000 years. Ghana asante brass beads these beads are created using the lost wax technique by the asante people of ghana. African trade beads 15000.

Free shipping on many items. 1 bid ending feb 28 at 542pm pst 3d 7h. This is a strand of african trade beads with a yellow base and green blue.

On the triangular trading routes from europe to west africa then onto. View full product details. The beads are 100 handmade.

Welcome to africa direct with over 20000 items in stock our african art store features the largest online selection of african carvings masks baskets textiles beadwork weapons artifacts trade beads and jewelry. The strand is app. Individually unique wax is rolled into thin strips which are formed into coils or woven into meshes.

23 12 60 cm long of beads. Quick shop african trade beads. They can be red or gold brass as a base metal and the finishes are plated unless stated otherwise.

From around 500 years ago the european traders in their sailing ships used beads as currency to purchase gold ivory and palm oil etc. Ive sold beads for over 18 y. Click on the image below and a new page will open offering larger views a detailed description and purchase information.

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