large, round African beads, from Ghana’s Krobo region, handmade from recycled glass by local artisans using old and traditional techniques with very simple tools

they are about 13-14 mm in diameter with about 3-3.5 mm holes

mottled pale petrol blue and clear

translucent, beautiful indeed

because the glass powder is heated just enough to fuse you get some imperfections

dimensions are approximate and variations occur because they are made by hand

quite rustic but beautiful