Item #778
Type of bead: Chevron 4-layer
Made in : Venice/ Murano
Traded in: Africa
Approximate Age: Mid 19th/late 19th century
In stock: 1 string, 49 cm 85 beads
Bead size: 5,8 x 8,7 mm
Weight: 56 gram including string
Overall Condition: Good, some pitting
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