Product Description: This medium-sized Venetian Chevron bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue in a six-layer (6-layer) 12-star barrel shape. It has a large hole diameter, making it suitable for use with thicker leather cords.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Era of Production: 1800s to Early 1900s
• Diameter: 17mm
• Length: 24mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions and the angle of light, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors shown are based on viewing under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

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