Add a unique piece of history to your collection with this rare matching pair of OLD green Bicone "King" Venetian wound glass trade beads. These stunning beads feature intricate trail decorations and were handcrafted in Venice for African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s. The bold green hue of these beads is a testament to their rarity and timeless appeal.
Size: 16 x 14 mm
Condition: Excellent
Each bead in this pair is meticulously made using the traditional lampwork technique. This involves winding molten glass around a metal rod, giving the bead its rounded and symmetrical shape. The applied decorative trails further showcase the skilled craftsmanship of Venetian artisans. Wound glass beads like these played a pivotal role in the African trade, particularly in Ghana and West Africa, where they were exchanged as valuable currency and status symbols.
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