Product Description: This is a classic large barrel-shaped Chevron bead featuring a six-layer (6-layer) 12-star design in a combination of white, red, and blue. With a large hole diameter, it is compatible with thicker leather cords. The Chevron pattern stands out beautifully, making it a highly recommended piece for those seeking clean, well-preserved Chevron beads. The bead is in excellent condition with minimal dirt.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 37mm
• Length: 35mm
• Hole Size: 6mm
• Special Notes: This is an antique item and may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Attention:

Due to the lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors are represented as seen under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads, made between the late 1400s and the early 1900s, were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans in North America. The peak of trade bead production was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads being exported to Africa, primarily from Venice.