Discover the allure of these four stunning antique black "Skunk" Fancy Venetian wound glass trade beads. Each bead features intricate trail decorations in the classic "skunk" pattern, a hallmark of skilled Venetian craftsmanship. These **lampwork beads** were carefully crafted in Venice in the late 1800s to early 1900s for the African trade, making them a cherished part of bead history.
Size of beads: 12 mm in diameter
Condition: Excellent
The Venetian lampwork (or wound) bead-making technique involves heating and winding molten glass around a rod to create unique shapes and designs. Venice was the epicenter of glass bead production, and these beads played an important role in trade across West Africa, especially in Ghana, where they were highly valued for their beauty and symbolism.
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