Antique Oval Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Beads - 4pcs

Add a touch of history to your collection with this beautiful set of four oval-shaped antique Venetian millefiori mosaic glass beads. Crafted in Venice, Italy, in the early 1900s, these mosaic beads feature intricate millefiori patterns and were once traded across Africa, symbolizing connection and artistry.

Each bead is made with traditional Venetian techniques, featuring a colorful, floral mosaic pattern crafted through an ancient glassworking method known for its vibrant and resilient designs.

Bead Dimensions:

• Length: 14 mm
• Width: 10-11 mm

Condition:

• Excellent condition with minimal chipping on ends

These antique glass trade beads hold significant cultural value as African trade beads, often exchanged as currency or symbols of status across West African markets, including Ghana. The Venetian millefiori technique, known as "thousand flowers," involves layering colored glass canes to form intricate, floral-like designs. Such beads were highly prized in African trade networks for their artistry and symbolism, representing connection, beauty, and resilience.

Discover more rare Venetian millefiori beads in TribalGH’s collection:

• Current Millefiori Beads Collection
• Antique Trade Beads Collection
• Sold Millefiori Beads Archive