A Strand of Drawn Striped Venetian and Chevron African Trade Beads CRBM_10206_B

A strand of drawn striped Venetian African Trade Beads with a few 5-layer "American Flag" red core chevron beads. Size: Length: 12mm - 43mmDiameter: 17.5mm - 17mmHole Size: 2mmWeight: 174gLength of strand including raffia: 28 inchesNumber of beads: 47 beads These beads are in <good antique> condition, but they have traveled far and wide, and some wear such as nicks, scratches, and chips is expected. Please examine the photos for detail. Weights and sizes are approximate. Chevron, or Rosetta drawn beads are perhaps the most treasured beads among Venetian African Trade beads.  The oldest 7-layer chevrons date back to the 15-th-16th centuries, and the latest are still being made by artisans.   IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we in