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Rare Antique Venetian Fancy Disk Glass Trade Beads with Trail Decoration
Rare Antique Venetian Fancy Disk Glass Trade Beads with Trail Decoration
Introducing a set of six beautiful rare "Fancy" Venetian disk beads, crafted in the late 1800s to early 1900s. These stunning beads are Venetian wound glass beads, meticulously adorned with intricate trail decorations. Their unique design and historic significance make them an essential addition to any trade bead collection.
- Bead Size: 9-10mm in diameter
- Bead Condition: Excellent
These beads were produced in Venice, Italy, using the ancient lampwork (wound glass) technique, where molten glass is wound around a metal rod and carefully shaped. Skilled Venetian artisans perfected this art, creating intricate beads that became highly sought after in African trade, particularly in regions like Ghana.
The importance of these beads extends beyond their beauty. Venetian lampwork beads played a crucial role in trade, acting as valuable currency and symbols of status in African communities. In particular, they were used in Ghana and other parts of West Africa during the late 19th to early 20th century, exchanged for goods and even used in social ceremonies.
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