Yoruba Bells with Blue and White Fancy Krobo Trade Beads 37 inch

Yoruba Bell Beads encapsulate the essence of Yoruba cultural expression, blending spirituality, craftsmanship, and tradition into exquisite adornments. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these beads feature intricately designed bells that produce melodious chimes with movement. Each bell carries profound symbolic meaning, often associated with spiritual ceremonies and ancestral reverence within Yoruba religious practices. Adorned with vibrant beads in a myriad of colors and patterns, Yoruba Bell Beads serve as tangible expressions of identity, heritage, and community. Whether worn as personal jewelry or incorporated into ceremonial regalia, these beads are cherished not only for their aesthetic beauty but also for their cultural significance, embodying the enduring spirit of the Yoruba people.

Krobo beads, crafted by the Krobo people of Ghana, are a type of African bead made from recycled glass. With a history spanning centuries, the bead-making process involves collecting glass bottles, crushing them into a fine powder, and molding the powdered glass into various shapes and sizes. The clay molds filled with glass powder are heated until the glass melts into a molten state and then slowly cooled to form solid beads. These beads, available in colors like blue, green, red, yellow, and black, often feature intricate designs created by layering different colors of glass powder. 

Strand Length: 37 inches (including string/raffia).
Bead Size:
Krobo Tile: 7 mm diameter 
Krobo Fancy: 10-12 mm diameter

Pendant (Bell) Size:
Largest size: 2.0 x 1.0 Inches 
Smallest size: 0.5 x 0.5 Inches

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