Worth More Than Gold - KROBO BEADS

For the Krobo people of present-day Ghana, beads are essential to their livelihood, it's their heritage. Beads are not just worn for aesthetic reasons, they play a valuable role in the stages of life. Every bead has a meaning. It's important to know when and where to wear Krobo beads. Fabiola Maamle Opare-Darko, an esteemed Krobo, and professor of the arts tell us all we need to know about these precious beads. A little fun fact, one Chevron bead was worth 7 people.
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