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Rare Antique Rectangular Millefiori Venetian Mosaic African Trade Beads
Rare Antique Rectangular Millefiori Venetian Mosaic African Trade Beads
These rare and beautiful antique Venetian millefiori trade beads are a striking find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Each bead features the intricate craftsmanship of Venetian glass artisans, capturing a mosaic of vibrant colors and patterns. Made in the early 1900s, these rectangular millefiori beads were originally crafted for African trade and are now a treasured part of jewelry and beadwork history.
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- Size of beads: Approximately 14-15 mm x 6 mm x 7 mm
- Condition: Very good; lightly beveled and very lightly chipped at the ends (see photos)
The Venetian millefiori technique, meaning "thousand flowers," was used to create these exquisite mosaic beads. This method involves fusing colorful glass canes to form intricate patterns that resemble flower petals, each bead embodying a unique design. These beads were then transported to West Africa, where they became essential as trade beads in Ghana and across the continent, highly valued for their rarity and vivid beauty.
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