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Antique Green "Akoso" Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead, Trail Decor
Antique Green "Akoso" Venetian Wound Glass Trade Bead, Trail Decor
Introducing an exquisite piece of history: a beautiful old Green "Akoso" Venetian wound glass trade bead. Adorned with intricate trail decoration, this antique bead is a unique example of the craftsmanship that originated in Venice and was highly prized in African trade. Made in the late 1800s to early 1900s, this bead is a testament to the important role Venetian glass played in global exchange.
- Size: 28 mm x 10 mm
- Condition: Very good, with minor decoration loss and very light chipping at the end
Venetian lampwork, or wound glass beads, were meticulously handcrafted using a technique that involved winding molten glass around a metal rod to create beautiful, intricate designs. The trail decorations were applied by adding threads of glass, further enhancing the bead's unique character.
These beads were especially significant in the African trade, where they were used as currency and played a vital role in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. "Akoso" beads, named after the Akosombo region in Ghana, were highly sought after for their beauty and craftsmanship.
Own a piece of this rich history today, with this stunning green "Akoso" bead!
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