Product Description: This mid-sized barrel-shaped Chevron bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue in six layers (6-layer) with 12-point stars. This Venetian bead is a quintessential example of traditional craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 18mm
• Length: 24mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes:
  • As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • There may be slight differences between the photographed item and the actual product due to lighting conditions. The colors in the photos were captured under well-lit indoor conditions.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads, produced from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, were created in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries for trade with the African and American continents. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans in North America. The mid-1800s to early 1900s marked the peak of trade bead production, with millions of beads being produced and exported to Africa. The majority of these beads were produced in Venice.