Product Description: This Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead is a classic large barrel-shaped bead featuring a white, red, and blue color combination with a 12-star pattern. Its large hole diameter makes it suitable for thicker leather cords. The bead has a well-worn, vintage look due to visible wear, scratches, and dents.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s - Early 1900s
• Diameter: 30mm
• Length: 38mm
• Hole Size: 6mm
• Special Notes:
  • This is an antique item and may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • There are numerous chips present.

Important Notice:

Actual product may appear slightly different from the photographs due to lighting and other factors. Additionally, the colors seen in the images may look different under various lighting conditions.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads: Trade beads were produced 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 furs with Native Americans in North America. The peak production period was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were exported to Africa, with the majority being produced in Venice.