Antique Red Banded Oval Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Beads, 14x11mm

Add a touch of history and artistry to your collection with this matching pair of antique Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade beads. These stunning red-banded oval beads showcase a mesmerizing millefiori design, crafted in Venice in the early 1900s and historically valued in African trade. Their intricate glass mosaic pattern and distinct red banding add vibrant elegance, making them rare and prized finds.

Bead Details:

• Size: 14x11 mm
• Condition: Excellent

Venetian artisans developed the millefiori technique through a painstaking process of layering and slicing glass canes to create intricate, mosaic-like designs. Each bead is a small masterpiece, reflecting the skill and creativity of Venice's glassmakers. These beads became essential items in African trade, where they were not only treasured as currency but also as symbols of wealth and cultural connection, especially in West African countries like Ghana.

Explore more unique millefiori beads at TribalGH's collections below:

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