Product Description: This is a classic large barrel-shaped Chevron bead, featuring a traditional combination of white, red, and blue colors. It boasts six layers (6-layer) with a 12-point star pattern, showcasing the beautiful chevron design. With a large hole diameter, it can accommodate thicker leather cords, making it a versatile choice. This bead is a recommended piece due to its well-defined chevron patterns.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 29mm
• Length: 37mm
• Hole Size: 6mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips. Notably, it has a larger chip.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting and other factors, the actual product may slightly differ in appearance from the photos. The images are taken under strong lighting, so the colors may appear as they would in a bright indoor setting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries between the late 1400s and early 1900s to facilitate trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for fur with Native Americans in North America. The peak period of trade beads was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa, with most of them being made in Venice.