Item #777
Type of bead: Chevron 4 layer trade beads
Made in: Venice, Italy
Traded in: Africa
Approximate Age: early to mid 20th century
In stock: 1 string, 77 cm 68 beads
Bead size: 10,2 x 7,1 mm
Weight: 63 gram including string
Overall Condition: Excellent
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