Rare Antique Black "Fancy" Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads, Pair

Explore this beautiful, old matching pair of rare black "fancy" Venetian wound glass trade beads with intricate trail decoration. These beads, crafted in Venice, were made for African trade in the late 1800s to early 1900s and are highly sought after by collectors.

• Size: 11-12 x 9 mm
• Condition: Excellent

These exquisite lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, were meticulously handcrafted in Venice using an ancient technique. Artisans would wind molten glass around a metal rod, creating intricate patterns like the trail decoration seen on these beads. Venetian trade beads were an essential part of commerce in West Africa, especially in Ghana, where they held great value for centuries. They were traded for goods and used in ceremonies, becoming a significant part of African cultural heritage.

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