Rare Antique Banded Multimurrine Venetian Millefiori Beads

Rare Antique Banded Multimurrine Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Trade Beads – African Trade Beads

Presenting an exquisite collection of five rare antique banded multimurrine Venetian millefiori mosaic glass trade beads. Handcrafted in Venice in the early 1900s, these exceptional glass trade beads display intricate banded patterns, a tribute to Venetian artisans' mastery of the mosaic technique. Each bead showcases a vibrant interplay of colors and patterns that have remained remarkably well-preserved over the years.

• Size: 12 mm in length
• Diameter: 6 mm

• Condition: Very good condition with minor bevelling and slight chipping at the ends, adding to the authentic vintage appeal (see photos).

Venetian millefiori beads, also known as mosaic beads, were meticulously crafted by layering rods of colored glass into intricate flower-like patterns, known as “millefiori,” meaning "thousand flowers." These beads, part of the historic African trade, were especially valued in West Africa, including Ghana, where they served as symbols of wealth, beauty, and status. Today, these beads are prized collectibles, resonating with both African cultural history and Venetian artistry.

Explore more rare and antique millefiori beads at TribalGH's Millefiori Collection, or view the broader Old Trade Bead Collection. For previously sold treasures, visit the Archives Collection.