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Antique Black Bicone Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads – African Trade
Antique Black Bicone Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads – African Trade
Discover six beautiful, old matching black bicone "King" Venetian glass trade beads, crafted with intricate trail decoration. These stunning antique beads were made using traditional Venetian lampwork techniques, also known as wound glass, and were widely traded across Africa during the late 1800s to early 1900s.
- Bead Size: 12 x 10 mm
- Condition: Very good (minor decoration loss, see photos)
The bicone shape and intricate trail decoration give these beads a distinctive appeal, making them an exceptional find for collectors or anyone interested in African trade history. These antique Venetian lampwork beads were highly sought after in regions such as Ghana, where they were used as currency, adornment, and symbols of status.
Crafted in Venice, Italy, using the traditional lampwork technique, these beads are individually made by winding molten glass around a metal rod. This ancient craft has produced beautiful, durable beads for centuries, and these are no exception. Trade beads, particularly Venetian wound glass beads, played a significant role in the African trade, where they were exchanged for gold, textiles, and other goods, especially in West Africa and Ghana.
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