Rare Brick Color "Fancy" Disks Venetian Glass African Trade Beads

These five rare antique Venetian glass trade beads showcase a beautiful brick color and intricate trail decoration. Known as "Fancy" disks, these beads were made using the traditional lampwork technique, where molten glass is wound around a metal rod. These Venetian wound glass beads are a stunning example of craftsmanship from the late 1800s to early 1900s, and they played an essential role in the African trade during this period. Perfect for collectors of authentic, historical African trade beads.

• Bead Diameter: 10 mm
• Condition: Good, with some decoration loss (please see photos)

These Venetian wound beads were meticulously handcrafted in Venice, Italy, using the lampwork technique, where glass is shaped by winding it in a molten state. This method was widely used to create beads that later became essential in trade, especially in West Africa, including Ghana. In African cultures, such beads carried immense value, serving as both currency and symbols of status. Their unique artistry and historical significance make them a prized addition to any collection of African trade beads.

Discover more from TribalGH’s exclusive collections:

• Venetian Lampwork Beads for Sale
• Old Trade Beads Collection
• Archived Venetian Lampwork Beads