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Antique Elbow Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Bead, 33x8mm
Antique Elbow Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Bead, 33x8mm
Discover a captivating piece of history with this Antique Elbow Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Bead. Crafted in the early 1900s in Venice, Italy, this beautiful millefiori, or "thousand flowers," glass bead was highly valued in African trade, prized for its intricate mosaic patterns and vibrant colors.
Size:
- Length: 33 mm
- Width: 8 mm
Condition:
- Very good condition (minor beveling; please see photos for details)
This bead represents the remarkable artistry and skill of Venetian glassmakers, who carefully layered and fused glass rods to create stunning floral and geometric patterns. These Venetian mosaic trade beads, commonly known as millefiori beads, became sought-after trade items, especially across Ghana and other regions of Africa, where they were symbols of wealth and status in local communities.
Venetian millefiori beads were not only used as ornaments but also carried cultural significance, playing a key role in trade exchanges and relationships between Europe and Africa. Each bead is a unique artifact, echoing centuries of craftsmanship and cross-cultural connections.
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