Product Description: This large, six-layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue. With its 12-star design, this barrel-shaped bead is a standout piece. The large hole diameter makes it suitable for use with thicker leather cords and other robust materials.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 23mm
• Length: 38mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes: As an antique piece, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Additional Notes: Colors may appear slightly different in photos due to lighting conditions. The photos were taken under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were 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, slaves, and furs. The peak production period was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa, with the majority being made in Venice.