Discover a set of three beautiful and rare black "fancy" Venetian wound glass beads, also known as lampwork beads, adorned with intricate trail decoration. These beads, originating from Venice and crafted in the late 1800s to early 1900s, were used in the African trade, making them not only stunning but historically significant.
Size of beads: 16 mm X 9 mm
Condition: Excellent
Each bead is a testament to the remarkable skill of Venetian glassmakers, who perfected the art of lampwork by winding molten glass around a metal rod, creating unique, intricate designs. These antique beads played a pivotal role in the African trade, particularly in Ghana, where they were highly prized as currency and symbols of wealth. Venetian trade beads like these were exchanged for goods and were integral to the rich cultural exchanges between Europe and Africa.
