Rare Antique Oval Venetian Millefiori Mosaic African Trade Beads, 12mm

Explore this exquisite strand of rare antique Venetian millefiori trade beads, renowned for their vibrant mosaic patterns and unique oval shape. Crafted with precision in Venice, Italy, in the early 1900s, these beads were cherished in African trade routes, particularly across West Africa, where they became symbols of status and beauty. These authentic millefiori beads offer collectors a rare look into the world of historical glass artistry and trade.

• Size of each bead: 12mm x 12mm
• Condition: Very good, with light beveling

The intricate mosaic patterns in these beads are crafted using the famed millefiori technique (meaning "a thousand flowers"), a skill perfected by Venetian artisans. This method involves layering colored glass canes to create floral and geometric designs, resulting in beads with mesmerizing, multicolored patterns. Known for their beauty and historical significance, these beads traveled from Venice to Ghana and other parts of Africa, where they were traded as valuable items and cherished for their beauty and rarity.

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