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Rare Antique Venetian Fancy Tabular Glass Trade Beads - 22mm
Rare Antique Venetian Fancy Tabular Glass Trade Beads - 22mm
Discover a stunning pair of rare antique Venetian tabular "Fancy" wound glass trade beads, featuring intricate trail decoration. Referenced in the renowned Picard collection (Volume V, p.39, bead 1269), these exquisite beads date back to the late 1800s to early 1900s and were used extensively in the African trade.
- Size: 22mm x 11mm x 7mm
- Condition: Excellent
These beads were meticulously handcrafted using the Venetian lampwork technique, where molten glass is wound around a metal rod and then decorated with fine trails of colored glass. This traditional Venetian bead-making process, honed over centuries, created unique, highly prized beads. In particular, these "Fancy" wound glass beads were integral to trade with Africa, especially Ghana, where they played a significant role in both commerce and cultural exchanges.
Venetian trade beads like these were highly sought after in African markets, where they symbolized wealth and status. They became part of the intricate beadwork traditions of many African tribes, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.
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