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Antique Black Wedding Cake African Trade Beads - Lampwork Glass
Antique Black Wedding Cake African Trade Beads - Lampwork Glass
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Antique Black "Wedding Cake" Lampwork/Wound Glass African Trade Beads
Introducing a stunning set of three antique black "Wedding Cake" lampwork beads. Each bead features intricate aventurine and raised decoration, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Venetian glassmakers. These beads were originally used in the African trade during the early 1900s, making them a rare and valuable addition to any collection.
- Size: 11 - 12 mm x 8 mm
- Condition: Excellent (minor decoration loss, see photos)
The art of lampwork, also known as wound glass, involves skillfully manipulating molten glass around a metal rod to create detailed and beautiful beads. This technique has been perfected by Venetian artisans for centuries. Trade beads like these played a crucial role in commerce across Africa, particularly in Ghana, where they were used as currency and symbols of wealth and status.
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