Product Description: A classic combination of white, red, and blue, this six-layer, 12-star Venetian Chevron Bead boasts an extra-large barrel shape. Predominantly white, this antique bead is in remarkably good condition given its age.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 27mm
• Length: 42mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Images are for reference only. Actual product may appear slightly different due to lighting conditions during photography. The colors may vary slightly when viewed under different lighting conditions.

About 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 America. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans in North America. Trade Beads reached their peak production from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads being made and exported to Africa, predominantly from Venice.