These four beautiful and rare antique Venetian lampwork glass trade beads are a true gem for collectors of African trade beads. Crafted in Venice in the late 1800s to early 1900s, these wound glass beads feature an exquisite trail decoration, showcasing the incredible skill of Venetian artisans.
Size: 12 mm in length
Diameter: 9-10 mm
Condition: Excellent
Each bead is expertly crafted using the ancient lampwork technique, where molten glass is wound around a mandrel and shaped by hand. The unique trail decorations, a hallmark of Venetian craftsmanship, make these beads a remarkable piece of history. Venetian trade beads played a crucial role in commerce across West Africa, particularly in Ghana, where they were used as currency and held great cultural significance.
