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Take a look at this beautiful antique strand of Venetian Millefiori trade beads, in an ultra-rare round shape! Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has become nearly synonymous with the West African Trade. Made from famed Murano glass, Millefiori beads derive their name from the Italian words for “Thousand Flowers” due to the characteristic floral motifs that decorate their surface. Millefiori beads were made throughout the 19th and 20th century primarily for export to Africa. Today they are found in many countries including Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Ghana where they are also known by their Ashanti name “Chachasao”. Most beads are commonly cylindrical in shape but this strand is in a very rare round shape. This strand also includes some other antique venetian beads, in addition to millefiori. You will receive the exact strand pictured.
Round Antique Venetian Millefiori African Trade Beads #16471
Original price
$575.00
Original price
$575.00
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Original price
$575.00
Original price
$575.00
Current price
$575.00
$575.00
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$575.00
Current price
$575.00
Take a look at this beautiful antique strand of Venetian Millefiori trade beads, in an ultra-rare round shape! Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has become nearly synonymous with the West African Trade. Made from famed Murano glass, Millefiori beads derive their name from the Italian words for “Thousand Flowers” due to the characteristic floral motifs that decorate their surface. Millefiori beads were made throughout the 19th and 20th century primarily for export to Africa. Today they are found in many countries including Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Ghana where they are also known by their Ashanti name “Chachasao”. Most beads are commonly cylindrical in shape but this strand is in a very rare round shape. This strand also includes some other antique venetian beads, in addition to millefiori. You will receive the exact strand pictured.
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Product Details
Take a look at this beautiful antique strand of Venetian Millefiori trade beads, in an ultra-rare round shape! Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has become nearly synonymous with the West African Trade. Made from famed Murano glass, Millefiori beads derive their name from the Italian words for “Thousand Flowers” due to the characteristic floral motifs that decorate their surface. Millefiori beads were made throughout the 19th and 20th century primarily for export to Africa. Today they are found in many countries including Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Ghana where they are also known by their Ashanti name “Chachasao”. Most beads are commonly cylindrical in shape but this strand is in a very rare round shape. This strand also includes some other antique venetian beads, in addition to millefiori. You will receive the exact strand pictured.
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Take a look at this beautiful antique strand of Venetian Millefiori trade beads, in an ultra-rare round shape! Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has become nearly synonymous with the West African Trade. Made from famed Murano glass, Millefiori beads derive their name from the Italian words for “Thousand Flowers” due to the characteristic floral motifs that decorate their surface. Millefiori beads were made throughout the 19th and 20th century primarily for export to Africa. Today they are found in many countries including Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Ghana where they are also known by their Ashanti name “Chachasao”. Most beads are commonly cylindrical in shape but this strand is in a very rare round shape. This strand also includes some other antique venetian beads, in addition to millefiori. You will receive the exact strand pictured.