Old African trade bead Akoso Krobo powder glass bead Ghana authentic large rare SB-33154

Beautiful rare OLD large size AUTHENTIC AKOSO, powder glass with trailed decoration, African trade bead.

Akoso were made by the people of Krobo, Ghana, West Africa.

Even the Venetian bead makers tried to copy AKOSO beads by producing reproductions.

The bead is in very good condition (some decoration loss, see photos).

The size of the bead is 30 mm X 18 mm.

Used in the African trade from late 1800's to early 1900's.