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BEADWORK ADORNMENT
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Beads have a high intrinsic value in many African societies. Decorative items
represent stored wealth, and social status could be easily determined by the quality,
quantity and style of jewellery worn. For this reason, beads were often used as from
of currency throughout the continent.
While many beads were brought to Africa from Europe, African beadmakers in
Ghana and other West African countries also made beads from sand and bottles or
other scrap glass. AfrBead makers grind sand to make these beads. African beads
are fired at relatively low temperatures in clay molds. The low temperature firing
adds texture to the beads. Most of the patterns in the beads are glass, although
some beadmakers also embellish the beads with paint.
glass beads are some of the most prized beads in the world.
represent stored wealth, and social status could be easily determined by the quality,
quantity and style of jewellery worn. For this reason, beads were often used as from
of currency throughout the continent.
While many beads were brought to Africa from Europe, African beadmakers in
Ghana and other West African countries also made beads from sand and bottles or
other scrap glass. AfrBead makers grind sand to make these beads. African beads
are fired at relatively low temperatures in clay molds. The low temperature firing
adds texture to the beads. Most of the patterns in the beads are glass, although
some beadmakers also embellish the beads with paint.
glass beads are some of the most prized beads in the world.