{"product_id":"antique-agate-trade-bead-cambay-india-large-white-agate-pendant","title":"Antique Agate Trade Bead Cambay India – Large White Agate Pendant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Agate Trade Beads – Large White Agate Pendant from Cambay, India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Agate bead\u003c\/strong\u003e originating from Cambay, India, once a vital source for African trade beads. This large, white agate pendant is a rare survivor from the 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 mm × 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforation diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 – 1.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is in very good antique condition with expected wear: there is light chipping and minor surface wear consistent with age and historical usage. Please see the detailed photos for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional pendant highlights the beauty of \u003cstrong\u003eAgate trade beads\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a standout example of \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Agate beads\u003c\/strong\u003e from Cambay, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are Agate beads from Cambay, India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgate beads from Cambay, \u003c\/strong\u003ealso known as \u003cstrong\u003eantique Agate trade beads, \u003c\/strong\u003ewere hand‑fashioned in the historic Cambay region of Gujarat, India. Artisans sourced fine white agate and skillfully hand‑drilled each bead using traditional methods in small workshops dating back centuries. These beads were then exported across the Indian Ocean and became central to African trade networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe importance of Agate trade beads in Ghana and Africa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ghana and across West Africa, \u003cstrong\u003eAgate trade beads\u003c\/strong\u003e became treasured symbols of value, used in ceremonies, dowries, and as currency. Cambay agate beads acquired deep cultural significance over generations, especially among Krobo, Akan, Ewe, and Ga peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the legacy of these historic beads firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore TribalGH’s New African Krobo Glass Beads Collection\u003cbr\u003eView TribalGH’s Archives of Sold Trade Beads\u003cbr\u003eWatch how Krobo artisans produce beads (YouTube video)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribalgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67825943838998,"sku":"txm1793095315197","price":5.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/9238\/8374\/files\/antique-agate-trade-bead-cambay-india-large-white-agate-pendant_1.jpg?v=1793095318","url":"https:\/\/kimtrellis.shop\/products\/antique-agate-trade-bead-cambay-india-large-white-agate-pendant","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}