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Antique Venetian Lampwork Eye Beads - African Trade Beads
Antique Venetian Lampwork Eye Beads - African Trade Beads
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SKU:SB-39310
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Four beautiful rare OLD matching brick "EYE" FANCY Venetian WOUND with trail decoration glass trade beads.
- Size:
- Length: 16 mm
- Diameter: 9 mm
- Condition:
- Excellent condition (minor decoration loss, see photos)
These exquisite Venetian wound glass trade beads, also known as lampwork beads, were meticulously crafted in Venice, Italy. The intricate trail decoration and "eye" design make these beads a rare find, especially in such well-preserved condition. Used in the African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s, these beads hold significant historical value.
The lampwork technique involves winding molten glass around a mandrel, allowing for detailed and unique designs. Venetian artisans perfected this method, creating beads that were highly prized in trade across Africa. In Ghana and other parts of Africa, these beads were more than mere adornments; they were symbols of wealth, status, and cultural heritage.
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