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Rare Antique Fancy Venetian Wound Glass African Trade Beads 8mm
Rare Antique Fancy Venetian Wound Glass African Trade Beads 8mm
Discover this rare set of eight beautiful antique Venetian wound glass trade beads, also known as "Fancy" disk/spacer beads. These exquisite beads, dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s, were used in the African trade and hold historical significance in both Venice and Africa. Their fine craftsmanship and unique details make them highly collectible.
- Bead size: 8 mm in diameter
- Condition: Excellent, with small air bubbles visible (see photos)
These stunning Venetian lampwork beads were handmade in Venice, using the intricate lampwork technique, which involved winding molten glass around a metal rod to form each bead. This traditional craft, perfected over centuries, created beads that were highly prized by African traders, especially in West Africa, where these beads became symbols of wealth, status, and social exchange. Ghana, in particular, became a central hub for trade beads, and today these Venetian beads are cherished by collectors worldwide for their beauty and historical importance.
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