Product Description: This exquisite green six-layer contemporary Venetian Chevron bead is a remarkable example of modern craftsmanship from Italy's Venice. Its elegant elbow shape and intricate layers highlight the skill and artistry of contemporary bead makers.

Specifications:

• Origin: Italy
• Estimated Production Era: Late 1900s
• Diameter: 11mm
• Length: 53mm
• Hole Size: 1mm
• Special Notes: Please note that as an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Additional Caution: Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors are depicted as they would appear in a well-lit indoor environment.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads, produced between the late 1400s and early 1900s in places like Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries, played a significant role in trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were often exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans in North America. The peak of trade bead production occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads being exported to Africa, predominantly produced in Venice.