African Trade Beads

Many of the beads below were created in Europe and traded in Africa during the 1800s.  These beads are old and worn and are not for those looking for a "clean, perfect bead".  Strands are 20% less than the pack price.  To see how many beads are on a strand, use our Strand Calculator below.


Small glass bead strands.  Beads are approximately size 6/0.  More than one design may be on a strand - includes a mix of stripes and solids. Imported from Ghana.  
#19018  19" strand for $7.75 
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Ghana Christmas beads of glass and the occasional plastic.  Bright and colorful beads! 
#19029  36" strand for $3.75 
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Small clay beads in mixed earth tones from Ghana, approximately 2mm. 
#19099  38" Strand for $4.75 
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Pipe stone in rich earthy colors.  Beads are approximately 9x7mm.  Imported from Ghana. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19041  $0.95 
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Old White Heart red beads from Ghana,  approximately 6x5mm.
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19020  $1.75 
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Old white heart turquoise blue beads from Ghana, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19098  $1.75 
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#19041-S  23" strand for $10.00 
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#19020-S 19" strand for $15.00 
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#19098-S 19" strand for $15.00 
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Old white heart cobalt blue beads from Ghana, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19112   $1.75 
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Old white heart emerald green beads from Ghana, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19113   $1.75 
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Old white heart yellow beads from Ghana, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19114   $1.75 
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#19112-S  19" strand for $15.00 
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#19113-S  19" strand for $15.00 
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#19114-S  19" strand for $15.00 
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Watermelon glass beads.  Each bead measures approximately 10-15mm. Only one pattern/design per bag of 10, colors will vary.  Imported from Ghana. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19017  $6.90
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Looking for Gemstone Beads?

#19017-S  19" strand for $24.00 
More than one design may be on a strand 
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Ethiopian Red Eye "Skunk" beads, 11mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 4
#19122  $12.20 
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Jet black recycled bottle glass beads are cone shaped and are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19167  $1.60
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Yellow recycled bottle glass beads are cone shaped and are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19161  $1.60
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Celery green recycled bottle glass beads are cone shaped and are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19162  $1.60
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Medium green recycled bottle glass beads are cone shaped and are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19163  $1.60
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Sapphire recycled bottle glass beads are cone shaped and are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19164  $1.60
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Topaz recycled bottle glass beads are cone shaped and are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19165  $1.60
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Sapphire and topaz recycled bottle glass beads are cone shaped and are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 6x5mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19166  $1.60
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Emerald green recycled bottle glass beads are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 12-14mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19133  $2.65 
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Cobalt recycled bottle glass beads are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 12-14mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19129  $2.65 
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Sapphire and clear mottled recycled bottle glass beads are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 12-14mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19130  $2.65 
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Clear recycled bottle glass beads are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 12-14mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19131  $2.65 
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Smoke topaz recycled bottle glass beads are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 12-14mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19118  $2.65 
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Topaz recycled bottle glass beads are handcrafted from Ghana.  Rough edges and holes, approximately 12-14mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19132  $2.65 
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Transparent yellow Mali wedding beads, hole drilled side to side across the top, approximately 18x12x3mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19142  $5.00
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Light blue striped Mali wedding beads, hole drilled side to side across the top, shades of color will vary, approximately 18x12x3mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19144  $5.00
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Jet black striped Mali wedding beads, hole drilled side to side across the top, shades of color will vary, approximately 18x12x3mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19148  $5.00
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Cherry glass beads from Ethiopia, approximately 24x20mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 4
#19095  $14.80
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Mixed size and design trade beads from Ghana,  5-25mm.
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19097  $7.00 
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Ostrich shell slices measure 8-12mm, Africa. 
Pieces per pkg: 20
#21063  $1.90
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Hair pipe or oval shape bone beads with classic batik style decoration from Kenya.  Approximate size 25mm.  
Pieces per pkg: 4
#19016 $2.95   
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Patterns may vary.
 
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Brass Abija beads.  Approximate size 30x18mm, Ghana.  
#19034  $1.25 each 
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Brass rings from Nigeria,  approximately 14x4mm.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19096  $4.55 
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Brass Abija pendants.  Approximate size 50-70mm with varying patterns, Ghana.  
#19093  $10.00 each 
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Roundish beads in brass from Ethiopia, approximately 8mm. 
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19045  $1.65 
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Roundish beads in silver plate from Ethiopia, approximately 8mm.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19046  $1.65 
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Roundish beads in copper from Ethiopia, approximately 8mm.
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19047  $1.65 
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Brass bicone beads.  Approximate size 8mm, Ghana.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19086  $1.60 
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Silver plated bicone beads.  Approximate size 8mm, Ghana.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19067  $1.60 
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Copper bicone beads.  Approximate size 8mm, Ghana.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19087  $1.60 
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Tiny brass tubes from Ethiopia,   Approximately 3x2mm.  
#19071 24-32" strand for $12.50
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Hollow silver prayer beads from Ethiopia,   Approximately 14x10mm.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19085 $1.75 
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Hollow gold color prayer beads from Ethiopia,   Approximately 14x10mm.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19134 $1.95 
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Spacer rings made out of brass.  Approximate size 3-4mm.  Imported from Kenya. About 370 pieces per strand  
#19010  25-34" strand for $12.50 
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Spacer rings made out of brass with a silver finish.  Approximate size 3-4mm.  Imported from Kenya.  
#19012   25-34" strand for  $12.50 
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Spacer rings made out of copper.  Approximate size 3-4mm.  Imported from Kenya.  About 370 pieces per strand 
#19011  25-34" Strand for $12.50 
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Gold color wire beads.  Approximate size 9x5, Ghana.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19050  $1.30 
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Silver plated wire beads.  Approximate size 9x5mm, Ghana.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19033  $1.30 
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Copper plated wire beads.  Approximate size 9x5mm.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19135  $1.30 
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Silver (plated over nickel?) Ethiopian Coptic crosses vary in size and design, let us pick a nice one for you, 45-75mm.  
#19092  $6.65 each 
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Silver (plated over nickel?) Ethiopian pendant in the shape of a Star of David instead of a cross.  Each vary in size and design, let us pick a nice one for you, 45-75mm. 
#19182  $6.65 each 
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A very popular style bead with its wire wrapped personality!  Silver plated tube measures approximately 15x8, Ghana.  
Pieces per pkg: 10
#19056  $2.75 
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Paper Beads of Hope from Africa

These beautiful paper beads are new beads handcrafted in Uganda. Each bead is lovingly handmade and coated with a shiny, protective laquer.  Because of their handmade nature, beads vary in shape, color and size, but that makes them so much fun!  To learn more about where these beads come from and the women who make them, please click here.


Bubblegum pink paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19175  $2.75 
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Clay red and charcoal paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19176  $2.75 
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Wildberry and orange paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19177  $2.75 
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Pale blue, red and yellow paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19178  $2.75 
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Sage and gray paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19179  $2.75 
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Wedgewood blue and tan paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19180  $2.75 
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Wedgewood blue and tan large paper beads, 16x22+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 4
#19181  $4.15
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Did you know...All the pictures of the beads and findings on our site are to scale with one another!

Tangerine and cream tones paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19168  $2.75 
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Seafoam mist paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19169  $2.75 
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Watermelon tones paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19170  $2.75 
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Light blue tones tones paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19171  $2.75 
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Multi colored tones paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19172  $2.75 
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Steel gray with multi tones paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19173  $2.75 
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White with gray tones paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19174  $2.75 
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Turquoise medium blue tones paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19152  $2.75 
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White and burgundy tones paper beads, 8x12+mm, handcrafted in Uganda.  
Pieces per pkg: 6
#19156  $2.75 
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