Discover a rare and beautiful matching pair of antique Venetian lampwork beads with exquisite trail decoration. These handmade glass beads were meticulously crafted in Venice and are a prime example of African trade beads used in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
Size of beads: 13 x 11 mm and 13 x 12 mm
Condition: Very good condition with light chipping at the ends (please refer to photos).
Venetian wound glass beads, also known as lampwork beads, were traditionally crafted using a technique that involved winding molten glass around a metal rod. This intricate process allowed Venetian artisans to create vibrant and highly detailed beads like these. These beautiful beads were highly sought after and played a significant role in the African trade, especially in Ghana and across West Africa, where they were valued not only for their beauty but also for their cultural and economic importance.
Trade beads were often exchanged for goods, and their circulation across Africa made them symbols of wealth, status, and artistry.
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