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Antique Large Striped Black Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads
Antique Large Striped Black Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads
These Antique Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads showcase stunning black striped designs with trail decoration, making them a remarkable piece of history from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Each bead was carefully handcrafted in Venice, Italy, and used in the African trade. This rare matching set of beads is an excellent addition to any collection of African trade beads or historical artifacts.
- Bead Size: 15 x 12 mm
- Condition: Very good (minor decoration loss, see photos)
The craft of Venetian lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, was developed in Venice over centuries. These beads were meticulously hand-wound from molten glass and then decorated with additional trails of glass to create their unique patterns. Venetian beads like these played a significant role in the African trade, particularly in Ghana, where they were used as currency and symbols of status in local cultures. The exchange of such beads was not only a matter of commerce but also of cultural importance, cementing their legacy as valuable trade items.
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