Product Description: Featuring a classic combination of white, red, and blue, this large barrel-shaped bead is a six-layer, 12-star Venetian Chevron Bead. Its large hole diameter makes it suitable for even thicker leather cords. The distinct chevron pattern with its characteristic peaks is beautifully displayed on this recommended piece.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 25mm
• Length: 35mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions and the nature of the photography process, the actual product may appear slightly different in color and pattern from the photos. The colors shown are representative of how the bead looks in well-lit indoor settings.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads are beads that were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and America. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans in North America. The trade bead industry peaked from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads being produced and exported to Africa, the majority of which were made in Venice.