Handmade African Brass Beads from Ghana - Lost Wax Technique, 21" Strand

Discover this beautiful matching strand of handmade brass beads, created by skilled artisans from the Ashanti people in Ghana, West Africa. These beads are meticulously crafted using the ancient "lost wax" technique, an intricate process where each bead is formed in a unique wax mold, which is destroyed to reveal the final brass bead.

Your strand will be identical to the strand shown in the photograph (given normal variation since these beads are all completely handmade).

• Strand length: Approximately 21" (53 cm) long (bead to bead).
• Bead size: 25-27 mm in length and 11-12 mm in diameter.
• Material: 100% handmade brass beads.

These stunning brass beads are a true representation of African craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Ghana by the Ashanti people, these beads are not just jewelry components but carry the rich history and culture of the region. Brass beads have been an integral part of Ghanaian tradition, symbolizing wealth, power, and artistic expression for centuries.

The lost wax technique, dating back thousands of years, involves creating a wax mold for each individual bead. The wax mold is covered in clay, and once the clay hardens, the wax is melted and drained, leaving a cavity into which molten brass is poured. The clay mold is then broken to reveal the final, unique bead.

Each bead carries the history of ancient Africa, and these strands are perfect for creating stunning, meaningful jewelry pieces that embody African heritage.

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