Rare Antique Blue "Thousand Eyes" Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads - 4 Fancy Disks

Antique Venetian Lampwork Beads – "Thousand Eyes" Fancy Disks

These rare blue Venetian glass beads are an exquisite example of the highly collectible "Thousand Eyes" design, featuring delicate wound glass craftsmanship and intricate trail decorations. Perfectly suited for collectors or those with a keen interest in African trade bead history, these beads once served as prized trade items across West Africa.

• Bead Size: 9 mm X 5-6 mm
• Condition: Very good with minor decoration loss (see photos)

These beads were crafted using traditional Venetian lampwork (wound glass) techniques that date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Made in Venice, Italy, this type of bead was traded extensively in Africa, especially in Ghana and surrounding regions, where they became an important symbol of wealth, status, and cultural identity. The rich history of African trade beads highlights the powerful connections between Europe and Africa during this time, where glass beads were used in exchange for goods and services.

Don't miss the opportunity to own these stunning blue "Thousand Eyes" trade beads, a genuine piece of African and Venetian history.

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