Close-up of two rows of teal Ashanti glass saucer beads showing their matte, slightly textured surface

Teal Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)

$9.88
$9.88 $12.50
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Close-up of two rows of teal Ashanti glass saucer beads showing their matte, slightly textured surface
  • Close-up of two rows of teal Ashanti glass saucer beads showing their matte, slightly textured surface
  • Full strand of teal Ashanti glass saucer beads in a loop beside a US penny for size reference
  • Angled close-up of teal Ashanti saucer beads showing their rounded edges and frosted finish
  • Close-up of two rows of teal Ashanti glass saucer beads showing their matte, slightly textured surface
  • Full strand of teal Ashanti glass saucer beads in a loop beside a US penny for size reference
  • Angled close-up of teal Ashanti saucer beads showing their rounded edges and frosted finish
Teal Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)

Teal Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)

$9.88
$9.88 $12.50
Checkout this beautiful strand of teal 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 bead measures approximately 14mm in diameter. Shade of teal may vary slightly from strand to strand.

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