Antique Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Glass African Trade Beads - 5 Matching Beads

Discover the charm of African trade history with this set of five beautiful, matching antique Venetian millefiori mosaic glass beads, renowned for their exceptional color and intricate design. Crafted in Venice in the early 1900s, these mosaic glass beads are a wonderful example of the vibrant millefiori technique, celebrated for its intricate patterns and vivid colors.

Bead Sizes:

• Length: 13 mm
• Diameter: 7-8 mm

Condition:

• Excellent vintage condition

These stunning beads were specifically crafted for the African trade and have traveled across continents, treasured for their beauty and craftsmanship. Each bead showcases the Venetian glass-making artistry, where individual glass canes were layered, shaped, and sliced to reveal tiny floral or geometric designs—a process called "millefiori," meaning "a thousand flowers" in Italian. This technique made Venetian beads highly valued in regions like Ghana and across Africa, where they became cherished tokens and trade items.

Today, these antique millefiori beads are prized by collectors and artists alike, preserving a rich heritage in every bead.

Explore more of TribalGH’s vintage bead collections:

• Current Millefiori Beads Collection
• Old Trade Beads for Sale
• Archives of Sold Millefiori Beads