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Antique Venetian "AKOSO" Fancy Wound Glass African Trade Beads
Antique Venetian "AKOSO" Fancy Wound Glass African Trade Beads
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Antique Venetian "AKOSO" Fancy Wound Glass African Trade Beads
Introducing a stunning collection of five beautiful OLD rare "AKOSO" Fancy wound Venetian glass trade beads with intricate trail decoration. These exquisite beads are a true testament to the craftsmanship of early 1900s Venice, Italy, and played a significant role in the African trade, especially in Ghana.
- Size of beads: 10 - 11 mm x 9 mm
- Condition: Very good (few small air bubbles, see photos)
Each bead is meticulously crafted using the lampwork technique, where glass is wound around a mandrel and then adorned with delicate trail decorations. This method results in unique, vibrant beads that were highly prized in African markets. Venetian beads like these were integral to trade, often used as currency and symbols of wealth and status in various African cultures.
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