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Antique Banded Oval Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Trade Beads 15mm
Antique Banded Oval Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Trade Beads 15mm
Antique Banded Oval Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Beads - African Trade
Discover the elegance of three rare, old Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade beads, expertly crafted with a distinctive banded oval shape. These exquisite beads date back to the early 1900s and embody a deep cultural significance in African trade, treasured for their intricate patterns and craftsmanship.
- Size: 15 mm x 12 mm
- Condition: Excellent, with rich detailing preserved
Each bead showcases the unique Venetian millefiori technique, a painstaking glassworking process developed in Venice, Italy, involving the layering and slicing of colored glass canes to create intricate floral and mosaic designs. These beads hold a significant place in African history, especially in Ghana and other West African countries, where trade beads were valued for their beauty and used as currency and symbols of wealth.
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