Product Description: This rare seven-layer Chevron Bead stands out with its unique character and historical significance. Unlike the commonly found six-layer Chevron beads, this piece hails from an earlier era, offering distinct colors and textures that tell a story of its own.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1500s to 1800s
• Diameter: 28mm
• Length: 24mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes:
  • As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Care Instructions:
  • Due to lighting conditions and other factors, the appearance of the bead in photos may slightly differ from the actual product. The colors are depicted as seen under bright indoor lighting during photography.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads were crafted in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries between the late 1400s and the early 1900s 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 the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa, with Venice being the primary production center.