Product Description: This large 6-layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue with a 12-star design. Its barrel shape and large hole make it suitable for use with thicker leather cords. The elongated shape is rare, and the characteristic chevron zigzag pattern is beautifully pronounced, making it a highly recommended piece.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 24mm
• Length: 39mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notes:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. The colors may also vary slightly under different lighting conditions.

About Trade Beads:

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