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Rare Old Striped Trail Decorated Elbow Fancy Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads
Rare Old Striped Trail Decorated Elbow Fancy Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads
Introducing a beautiful matching pair of rare old striped trail decorated elbow Fancy Venetian glass trade beads, expertly crafted in Venice and used in the African trade in the early 1900s. These antique Venetian lampwork beads are highly sought after by collectors for their unique patterns and rich history.
- Bead Size: 28 mm X 7 mm
- Condition: Excellent
These stunning Venetian wound glass beads, also known as lampwork beads, are crafted using an ancient technique developed in Venice, Italy. Artisans meticulously heated glass rods over an open flame, carefully winding the molten glass to form intricate patterns, including the distinctive striped trail decoration featured on this rare pair. Such beads played a pivotal role in the African trade, particularly in Ghana and across West Africa, where they were exchanged for goods and held deep cultural significance. These glass beads not only tell the story of Venetian craftsmanship but also of the global trade networks that thrived in Africa during this era.
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