Presenting a rare and beautiful antique Venetian bicone trade bead, featuring vibrant yellow stripes with intricate trail decoration. This "King" bead stands out with its unique shape and historic significance, making it an exceptional addition to any collection of African trade beads.
Size: 17 x 18 mm
Condition: Excellent
This stunning Venetian wound glass bead was crafted using traditional lampwork techniques in Venice, Italy, during the late 1800s to early 1900s. Known as "wound" or "lampwork" beads, these glass beads were meticulously shaped by winding molten glass around a mandrel, creating durable and intricate designs.
These beads were highly prized in the African trade, particularly in regions like Ghana, where they became an important part of local culture and commerce. Known as African trade beads, they were exchanged for goods and held significant value within the trading communities.
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