Rare Large Antique Elbow Multimurrine Millefiori Mosaic Glass Trade Bead

Enhance your collection with this rare, large-sized Venetian elbow multimurrine millefiori mosaic glass trade bead from the early 1900s. Expertly crafted in Venice, this bead showcases an intricate millefiori design and a rare elbow shape, making it a standout piece among antique glass beads.

Bead Details:

• Size: 38mm x 10mm
• Condition: Very good, with light beveling and a slight chip at one end

Venetian millefiori beads, also known as mosaic beads, have a rich history as African trade beads, exchanged as symbols of value and cultural heritage across Ghana and other African nations. Crafted using the traditional millefiori technique—an artful process involving layers of colored glass rods arranged to form vibrant, intricate patterns—each bead is a testament to Venetian craftsmanship and the bead trade's role in African history.

Explore more exceptional millefiori and African trade beads at TribalGH:

• Millefiori Mosaic Glass Beads Collection
• Old Trade Beads Collection
• Archives - Sold Millefiori Beads