Condition: Excellent, with minor decoration loss (refer to photos)
The technique used to create these beads, known as lampworking or wound glass making, is a traditional Venetian method. Artisans carefully wound molten glass around a metal rod and meticulously added trail decorations by hand, producing intricate and unique designs like the "Eye" pattern you see here. These beads were highly prized in African trade, especially in regions like Ghana, where they became symbols of wealth and status.
Explore our collection for more rare and antique trade beads, and discover the cultural significance these Venetian glass pieces hold in African history.
