Rare Old Banded Blue Eye Fancy Antique Venetian Wound Glass Trade Beads

Explore this beautiful matching pair of rare, old banded blue "eye" fancy Venetian wound glass trade beads with exquisite trail decoration. These antique beads are highly sought after for their distinctive "eye" design, which adds an intriguing touch to their history. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of African trade beads.

• Size of beads: 13-14 mm x 8 mm
• Condition: Excellent

Crafted in Venice during the early 1900s, these wound glass beads, also known as lampwork beads, played an important role in the African trade, especially in Ghana. The intricate process of making these beads involved heating and winding molten glass around a metal rod, often enhanced with decorative elements like trails and banding. This traditional lampwork technique, honed in Venice, made these beads highly prized across Africa, where they were often used in trade and cultural exchanges.

For more Venetian lampwork beads currently available for sale, visit: Venetian Lampwork Beads Collection, or explore the full collection of trade beads: Trade Beads Collection. To view the archived Venetian beads that have been sold, visit: Sold Venetian Lampwork Beads Archive.