Product Description: Discover the timeless elegance of this Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead, a classic large barrel-shaped bead featuring a striking combination of white, red, and blue with a 12-star pattern. This bead carries a well-worn, antique feel with visible wear and indentations, adding to its historical charm.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 26mm
• Length: 39mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips. Please note that there are several chips present.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors seen in the images were captured under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads were manufactured between the late 1400s and early 1900s in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries 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 reached its peak from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads produced and exported to Africa. Most of these beads originated from Venice.