Please help me identify these beads. I believe they are Navajo

[bauerb]

I had purchased a collected of traditional Squash Blossoms, and this strand of beads was included. the Blossoms were all 50+ year old vintage, but I know nothing of these beads. any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[natchitoches]

wow been a long time sence i see any of them.
way cool

 

[bauerb]

you recognize them? what are they?

 

[natchitoches]

the big ones yes.
thay are chevron trade bead

 

[natchitoches]

look here
eBay Guides - Venetian Chevron Trade Beads

 

[natchitoches]

and here
How To Date Venetian Chevron Trade Beads