Item #737
Type of bead: Chevron 5-layer
Made in : Venice/Murano
Traded in: Africa
Approximate Age: Mid 20th century
In stock: 1 string, 20 cm 26 beads
Bead size: Big 10,7 x 17,1 mm
Small 6,7 x 12,6 mm
Weight: 101 gram excluding string
Overall Condition: Good, small end chips
Chevron beads are very unique and special beads made in Venice and Murano (Italy). The beads were mostly made for export to Africa. Chevron beads are also a popular collector’s item and still have a high value in Africa today. They are worn for rituals and ceremonies and often even buried with the deceased. The most chevron beads have around 4 to 6 layers and the most popular colors to use were red, green and white.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL