Introducing a rare and beautiful antique banded Fancy Venetian wound glass trade bead featuring intricate trail decoration. This unique bead, with its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship, is a valuable addition to any collection.
Size: 14 x 12 mm
Condition: Excellent
Venetian wound (lampwork) beads like this one were crafted in Venice, Italy in the early 1900s. Made using the delicate lampwork technique, each bead was individually shaped by winding molten glass around a metal rod, creating unique and varied designs. These beads were highly prized in African trade, particularly in regions such as Ghana, where they held cultural and economic significance as symbols of wealth and status.
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