First real day of the 2024 Bead Hunt! Feels so good to be back in Ghana… Our first stop was the Bead Stalls in Agboblushie Market! We interrupted Adamu, a Bead Trader’s haircut because we were so interested in his fabulous beads! Where else would you be able to get a haircut at work?? 😍 .. I was so happy to be amongst the beads and the gentle and kind Bead Traders…. spent several delicious hours amongst the beads! …

Bead Trader gets a Haircut

Agboblushie Market in Accra, Ghana

Agboblushie Market in Accra, Ghana

Agboblushie Market in Accra, Ghana

Agboblushie Market in Accra, Ghana

 

Next we did the pilgrimage to Suntrade beads where my friend and guide, Dela was delighted to see a book his friend Max Milligan created, Ghana A Portrait. He was thrilled to show me under acknowledgements some words for Dela. “To .. Dela Fumador who trod every step beside me, your contributions lies on every page, Akpe! (Thanks)” …

Dela Fumador with Max Milligan's book

You know, Dela, Funky Frog feels pretty much the same .. my Bead Hunts would not be possible without you trodding along by my side !!! Thanks, my friend!!