Product Description: This is an exceptionally rare 5-layer, 12-point Black Chevron Bead. Originating from Venice, this bead is estimated to have been crafted between the 1600s and 1800s. With a diameter of 26mm and a length of 32mm, it features a 4mm hole, making it a notable antique piece. Please note that due to its antique nature, it may have some scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1600s to 1800s
• Diameter: 26mm
• Length: 32mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: This is an antique item; it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Special Notes:

Due to lighting conditions, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photographs. The colors shown are based on indoor lighting used during the photo shoot.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were manufactured in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with the African and American continents. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and fur with Native Americans in North America. The production of trade beads peaked between the mid-1800s and early 1900s, with millions of beads being produced and exported to Africa, primarily from Venice.