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Rare Large Black Feather Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead, Late 1800s
Rare Large Black Feather Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead, Late 1800s
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This stunning, rare large Black "Feather" Venetian wound glass trade bead is a true collector's gem, featuring intricate trail decoration. Referenced in Picard's Volume IV, p.17, bead 710, this exquisite piece was made in Venice and traded in Africa in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
- Size: 29 x 9 mm
- Condition: Very good, with a small air bubble (as shown in photo 2)
Venetian lampwork, or wound glass beads, like this one, are created by winding molten glass around a steel mandrel. The delicate trail decorations, such as the feathered patterns, showcase the skill and artistry of Venetian glassmakers. These beads were highly prized and widely used in the African trade, particularly in Ghana, where they played an essential role in local customs, trade, and adornment.
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