A handmade beaded necklace from Ghana, strung with a mix of dark cylindrical bamboo beads, larger carved cream-toned tube beads with incised geometric X and line patterning, small round black beads, and mottled reddish-orange accent beads. Bead sizes range from approximately 1 to 3 cm. The carved beads feature bold, hand-etched decorative patterning, contrasting with the smooth, dark bamboo segments that make up the bulk of the strand.
Beaded necklaces of this type are a longstanding tradition in Ghana, combining locally sourced materials with decorative carving techniques, worn as personal adornment and, in some contexts, carrying cultural or status significance.