Discover a beautiful and rare old floral/fancy Venetian glass trade bead featuring intricate trail decoration. Referenced in Picard, Volume IV, p. 20, bead 902, this exquisite bead was made using traditional wound glass techniques in Venice and used in African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s.
Size: 15 x 14 mm
Condition: Excellent
This Venetian bead exemplifies the ancient art of lampworking, where glass is meticulously wound over a mandrel to create intricate shapes and designs. Venetian lampwork beads were highly prized in African trade, particularly in regions such as Ghana, where they became symbols of wealth and social status. Over time, these glass beads have come to represent a unique connection between Europe and Africa's rich trading history, holding significant cultural and historical value in Ghana and across West Africa.
