Product Description: This is a classic large barrel-shaped Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead, featuring a combination of white, red, and blue with 12-star layers. The bead has a wide hole, making it suitable for use with thicker leather cords.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 22mm
• Length: 30mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions during photography and the nature of the product, the actual item may appear slightly different from the photos. The images depict the color as it appears in a brightly lit room.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads are beads that were crafted 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 of trade beads was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads produced and exported to Africa. Most of these beads were made in Venice.