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Super Barre Chevron African Trade Bead 18x23mm Collection #950 bg 39 MURANO
Super Barre Chevron African Trade Bead 18x23mm Collection #950 bg 39 MURANO

Super Barre Chevron African Trade Bead 18x23mm Collection #950 bg 39 MURANO

$ 15.04

Availability: 77 in stock
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Material: Glass
  • Condition: Good, See photos
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Type: Single Beads
  • Style: Chevron
  • Origin: Venetian

    Description

    Chevron Trade Bead
    Size   18mm x 23mm
    The Original Chevron Trade Beads were made in Murano Italy. They started making them in the 1400's before Columbus set sail for America. It is believed that sometime during the 1600's the original 7-layer design was changed to a 6-layer design. That design was used for hundreds of years. The Chevron bead was Very highly prized and sought after by Chiefs and high-ranking tribal members as a show of wealth.
    We have been collecting Chevron Beads for over 35 years.