Antique Large Millefiori Venetian Mosaic Trade Beads Pair, 25x13mm

Enhance your collection with this beautiful matching pair of rare, large Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade beads. These antique African trade beads showcase the exquisite artistry of late 1800s Venetian craftsmanship, highly sought-after in African markets during the early 1900s. Each bead features intricate, colorful floral designs that exemplify the vibrant mosaic style for which millefiori beads are known.

Bead Size:

• 25 x 13 mm

Condition:

• Very good - These beads are in excellent vintage condition, with a light bevel that adds to their charm and character. Please review photos for detail.

These historic beads were crafted in Venice using the millefiori technique, a complex process of layering and shaping glass to create stunning flower-like patterns embedded within the bead. This meticulous craftsmanship gave each bead its own unique mosaic design, making them as much a work of art as an item of trade. Venetian millefiori beads held immense cultural value in Africa, especially in Ghana, where they were traded as symbols of wealth and status.

Explore the legacy of African trade and Venetian artistry with these captivating pieces of history.

Explore more of TribalGH's collection:

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