Vintage tradebeads necklace from Ghana multicolor millefiori

Length: 40 cm (linear).
Origin: This trade bead necklace comes from the collection of Fofana Sankoung, who was a dealer in African art (Kumasi / Amsterdam) from the 1960s.

Please note that each of our handmade vintage items is unique, meaning the item received may differ slightly from the photos on the website.

Tradebeads necklaces are a traditional form of jewelry that has its roots in the long history of trade and craft in West Africa, particularly Ghana. These necklaces are often made of colorful glass beads.

The trade beads were originally produced in Europe, mainly in countries such as Venice and the Netherlands. They were used as a medium of exchange for goods such as gold and ivory. They were not only used as jewelry in African societies, but also had symbolic and social meanings, such as marking status, wealth, or tribal identity.

Ghanaian tradebeads necklaces can have different designs and patterns depending on the region, population group and the taste of the maker. Some necklaces are simple in design, while others have more elaborate and complicated patterns.

This object is offered excluding the standard, but it can be purchased separately (click here).