Close-up of old cylindrical Venetian trade beads in yellow with red, green and white eye patterns

Old Cylindrical Venetian Trade Beads

$93.15
$93.15 $135.00
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Close-up of old cylindrical Venetian trade beads in yellow with red, green and white eye patterns
  • Close-up of old cylindrical Venetian trade beads in yellow with red, green and white eye patterns
  • Full strand of yellow cylindrical Venetian trade beads laid in a loop around a US penny for size reference
  • Angled view of yellow glass cylinder trade beads showing worn surface and varied eye motifs, one bead with dark stripes
  • Yellow Venetian trade bead strand from Ghana arranged in an oval loop on a white background
  • Close-up of old cylindrical Venetian trade beads in yellow with red, green and white eye patterns
  • Full strand of yellow cylindrical Venetian trade beads laid in a loop around a US penny for size reference
  • Angled view of yellow glass cylinder trade beads showing worn surface and varied eye motifs, one bead with dark stripes
  • Yellow Venetian trade bead strand from Ghana arranged in an oval loop on a white background
Old Cylindrical Venetian Trade Beads

Old Cylindrical Venetian Trade Beads

$93.15
$93.15 $135.00
Admire this unique strand of authentic Venetian Trade Beads. Predominantly produced on the island of Murano, beads such as these were produced for centuries by specialized artisans whose technical and artistic know-how was closely guarded and shrouded in secrecy. Produced for the purpose of export, Venetian Trade Beads came to be used as a form of currency throughout continental Africa where they were exchanged for influence and commodities. Today, these beads are coveted by collectors and bead aficionados alike who appreciate the rich cultural, artistic, and historical legacy that these works of art represent.

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