Checkout this beautiful strand of grey color Ahanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these bead 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. Made in United States. Each strand may vary in size.

Includes: 1 Strand
Dimensions: Approximately 15 in length