Product Description: This is a classic large barrel-shaped Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead featuring a combination of white, red, and blue. The bead has 12 points and a sizable hole, making it suitable for use with thicker leather cords.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 23mm
• Length: 30mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes:
  • As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • Due to lighting and other conditions, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors in the images are taken under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were made between the late 1400s and early 1900s in places like Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, slaves in Africa, and furs with Native Americans. The peak period of Trade Beads was from the mid-1800s to early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported mainly to Africa, with the majority being produced in Venice.