Introducing these beautiful and rare antique "Eye" fancy Venetian wound glass trade beads. Expertly crafted with intricate trail decoration, these beads are a stunning example of Venetian artistry, highly sought after in the African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s.
Bead Diameter: 10mm
Condition: Excellent (some small air bubbles, see photos)
These unique wound glass beads were meticulously handmade in Venice, Italy, using the lampwork technique, also known as wound glass. The process involves winding molten glass around a metal rod, allowing for the creation of beautiful, intricate designs like the iconic "Eye" pattern seen on these beads. Trade beads, especially Venetian glass, played an essential role in trade across Africa, particularly in regions like Ghana, where they were exchanged for goods and valued as symbols of wealth and status.
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