Product Description: This six-layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue in a large barrel shape with a 12-star pattern. The bead has a generous hole diameter, making it suitable for use with thicker leather cords. Its antique appearance is enhanced by its deep, subdued colors, offering a vintage feel.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 26mm
• Length: 37mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes: As this is an antique item, it may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Information:

Due to lighting and photographic conditions, the actual product may appear slightly different in color than the images. Additionally, the product is photographed under bright indoor lighting, which affects its appearance.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were created in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for fur with Native Americans in North America. The peak of Trade Bead production was in the mid-1800s to early 1900s, during which millions of beads were manufactured and exported to Africa, with the majority being produced in Venice.