Antique Drawn Blue Nueva Cadiz First Generation Early Contact Trade Bead, Peru

Description

This is a blue, first generation, antique, Nueva Cadiz, three layer, compound, drawn bead which was quite possibly made in Murano, Italy and which was found in Peru, South America. Nueva Cadiz beads such as this were traded to the New World by the Spaniards during their travels beginning in the 15th century and eventually were traded onwards being distributed throughout North and South America. Please see 'Volume 7 - Chevron And Nueva Cadiz Beads' by John & Ruth Picard for more information. Nueva Cadiz beads can also be seen in the book 'The History Of Beads' by Lois Sherr Dubin on the timeline bead chart between 1500 and 1600. This antique bead measures 1.33 inches long by 0.25 inches wide. This antique bead is in great condition with slight wear and is a very sweet twisted specimen. Perfect for adding to your African trade bead collection or for jewelry applications. I combine shipping on multiple buys so please be sure to check out my eBay store Mountainamma's Marketplace where I have thousands of items to browse including antique beads, ancient beads and trade beads. For buyers of multiple items please message me before you buy for help combining shipping fees.