Redwood Chevron Trade Bead  Italy
Size  16 x  61 mm  LONG!
Bead has had use and flaws in mnfr technique. 
RARE COLOR !
{ A Note on Chevrons }
Please read the size description. There is a lot a photographer can do to make
a bead appear larger than it is. An Indian Head penny is the same size as a modern Penny. Note as well that Chevrons with a grainy and not defined pattern points many times are made in India. Odd color Chevrons are typically not Italian with some exceptions of RARE Beads. Hope this helps you. 
Penny is for size reference only.