Product Description: This is a classic six-layer Venetian Chevron bead in an extra-large barrel shape, featuring a combination of white, red, and blue colors with 12-star patterns. Its large hole diameter makes it suitable for use with thick leather cords and other robust materials.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 27mm
• Length: 39mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Attention: Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. The colors seen are representative of those in a well-lit indoor environment.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads, produced from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, were crafted in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries for trade with Africa and the Americas. In Africa, these beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves, while in North America, they were traded with Native Americans for furs. The production and export of trade beads peaked between the mid-1800s and early 1900s, with millions of beads being produced and shipped to Africa, predominantly from Venice.