These four old, beautiful, and rare matching banded brick Fancy Venetian wound glass trade beads are true collectibles. The beads are accentuated with intricate trail decorations, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Venetian artisans from the late 1800s to early 1900s.
Size of each bead: 13 mm x 10 mm
Condition: Excellent
Handcrafted in Venice, these wound glass beads were made using the traditional lampwork technique, where each bead is meticulously shaped and decorated over a flame. The beads, also known as lampwork beads, were part of the vibrant African trade, especially in Ghana and other regions of West Africa. These trade beads held significant cultural and economic value, often used as currency or symbols of wealth and status.
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