Antique Venetian Millefiori African Trade Beads - 13mm Mosaic Glass

Add a rare and beautiful piece of history to your collection with these antique Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade beads. Crafted with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, these Venetian glass beads from the early 1900s are exemplary of the artistry and detail that defined the African trade beads tradition.

• Size: 13 mm x 9 mm
• Condition: Excellent

Originally crafted in Venice, Italy, each bead showcases the "millefiori" or "thousand flowers" technique, where rods of colored glass are fused and sliced to form intricate, colorful mosaic patterns. This Venetian technique was highly sought-after in African trade, particularly in Ghana and other parts of West Africa, where these beads held cultural significance and were symbols of wealth and status. These authentic Venetian millefiori beads are a valuable piece of history for any collector or enthusiast.

Explore more of TribalGH’s collection of antique millefiori beads and other African trade beads:

• Millefiori Mosaic Glass Beads Collection
• Old Trade Beads Collection
• Archived Millefiori Trade Beads