Ẹkan are beads made from the semi-precious agate stone. They look similar to the beads known as Ivie, which are used to make jewellery. However, Ẹkan are more greyish in colour and are of less value than Ivie. The Ọba in the past would control both Ivie and Ekan and one could only wear them if the Ọba gave the right to do so.