Krobo Bead #96 Lost-wax casting Vintage carved wooden bowl container

Vintage carved wooden bowl container with metal patch from the Turkana tribe in Kenya

60 beads per strand

Woven of sisal

The handcrafted decanter has a natural patina that has been repaired with a unique metal design

Approximately 43" x 68"

Krobo Bead #96 Lost-wax casting Vintage carved wooden bowl containerRecycled out of cast off bottles and windshield glass in Krobo Odumase, Ghana. These beautiful beads are individually cast in clay molds and fired in a wood burning kiln. After the beads have been removed from the mold and cooled, they are hand decorated and refired. The entire process can take up to four days for a complex pattern with multiple colors and designs. These beads have a long history in the region where they are worn for special