Brass Beads Ghana

For over six millennia, Africa has fostered a vibrant metalworking heritage dating back to the ancient Nubians and Egyptians who meticulously crafted gold and copper artifacts. The introduction of ironworking by the Phoenicians around 800 BCE marked a pivotal moment, spreading gradually across the continent. This artistry wasn't confined solely to iron; the Ashanti kingdom in present-day Ghana boasted rich gold reserves, with the Ashanti people venerating a divine golden stool. The nomadic Tuareg specialized in intricate silver jewelry, passing down symbolic Agadez cross pendants through generations. Across Africa, brass beads and pendants, like the renowned Yoruba raised dot beads and "Igbo bugs," continue to be crafted, supplemented by copper and aluminum. This rich tradition of metalworking persists today, evident in the exquisite beads and jewelry celebrating Africa's craftsmanship and heritage.

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