Product Description: This is a classic large barrel-shaped bead featuring a six-layer (6-layer) 12-star design in a combination of white, red, and blue. The bead's large hole diameter makes it suitable for use with thicker leather cords and other materials.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 24mm
• Length: 32mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Important Notice: The actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions and the nature of the material. Photos are taken under lighting to depict the color as seen in a well-lit room.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads are beads that were manufactured between the late 1400s and the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were often exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans in North America. The peak of trade bead production occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa. The majority of these beads were made in Venice.