Product Description: This medium-sized Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue in a 12-star design. Its barrel shape and intricate layers make it a standout piece in any collection of antique beads.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s - Early 1900s
• Diameter: 16mm
• Length: 24mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes:
  • Due to its antique nature, the bead may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Important Notice: The actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions and the use of illumination during photography. The colors seen are those visible in a well-lit environment.

About Trade Beads:

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