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Antique Oval Feather Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads – African Trade Glass
Antique Oval Feather Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads – African Trade Glass
Discover a stunning collection of four beautiful, old matching oval "Feather" fancy Venetian wound glass trade beads, expertly crafted with intricate trail decoration. These antique beads showcase Venetian mastery in glasswork, making them a unique addition to any collection or jewelry creation.
- Size: 12mm x 8-9mm
- Condition: Very good (lightly beveled; a few beads have hairline cracks that do not affect the strength of the beads)
These Venetian wound glass beads were originally created in Venice in the late 1800s to early 1900s, and played a significant role in African trade, particularly in regions such as Ghana. Venetian artisans used the lampwork technique, which involved winding molten glass around a mandrel and applying decorative trails to create the exquisite patterns seen in these beads.
Trade beads like these were highly prized and used as currency and symbols of prestige in African markets, including Ghana, for centuries. They are a testament to the rich history of global trade and cultural exchange, making these beads a valuable piece of art and history.
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