Product Description: This medium-sized Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue in a 12-star barrel shape. The bead has a large hole diameter, making it suitable for use with thicker leather cords.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 17mm
• Length: 21mm
• Hole Diameter: 4mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. The colors are depicted as seen in a well-lit indoor environment.

About Trade Beads:

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