Presenting six beautiful matching antique Venetian "Fancy" wound glass trade beads, adorned with intricate trail decoration. These authentic Venetian beads, crafted in Venice, Italy, date back to the late 1800s to early 1900s and were traditionally used in African trade, particularly in Ghana and West Africa. A fine addition for collectors of rare and antique trade beads.
Size of beads: 7-8 mm x 8 mm
Condition: Excellent, with a few tiny air bubbles (see photos)
These Venetian lampwork (wound) beads are expertly crafted by hand, using the ancient lampworking technique where molten glass is wound around a mandrel, forming intricate designs. Venetian glass beads played a pivotal role in the African trade, especially in Ghana, where they were prized for their beauty and craftsmanship. These beads served as currency and held cultural significance in many African societies.
