Antique Black Feather Venetian Lampwork Beads 14x11mm - African Trade Beads

These three stunning antique Venetian wound glass trade beads feature a striking black base adorned with elegant feather-like trail decorations. Created using the traditional lampwork technique, these rare beads are excellent examples of the craftsmanship Venice is renowned for. Historically traded in Africa during the late 1800s to early 1900s, these beads carry both artistic and cultural significance.

• Size: 14 X 11 mm
• Condition: Excellent

Venetian lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, were meticulously crafted by hand in Venice, Italy. Artisans formed these beads by winding molten glass around a mandrel, creating unique patterns and textures. This intricate process made each bead a small work of art. These beads played a significant role in African trade, particularly in Ghana and West Africa, where they were valued for their beauty and used as currency, symbols of wealth, and cultural items.

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