Introducing a beautiful **old matching pair of rare black "Fancy" Venetian wound glass trade beads**. These stunning beads feature an intricate trail decoration, making them a unique and highly sought-after item for collectors and enthusiasts of antique trade beads.
Bead Size: 11-12 x 8 mm
Condition: Excellent
These Venetian wound glass beads, also known as lampwork beads, were meticulously crafted in Venice, Italy during the late 1800s to early 1900s. Their creation involves an ancient technique where molten glass is wound around a mandrel, resulting in a beautifully textured bead with vivid patterns. These beads played a significant role in the African trade, particularly in Ghana and other parts of West Africa, where they were exchanged for goods and valued as symbols of wealth and status.
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