Product Description: This Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic barrel shape with a combination of white, red, and blue colors. The bead, designed with a 12-star pattern, has a large hole that accommodates thick leather cords, making it versatile for various uses.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 18mm
• Length: 24mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes:
  • This is an antique item; it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • Notable large chips present.

Additional Notes:

Due to lighting conditions, the product may appear slightly different in photos compared to the actual item. The colors are presented as seen in a well-lit room.

About Trade Beads:

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