Trade Bead Encrustation Physical Object
Accession Number
1986.008.1186Creation Date
circa 1700Description
Acid-free plastic bag with small piece of encrustation containing trade beads.
Beads were a staple trade good of Europeans in Africa as well as in the Americas. These beads would be traded for slaves in Africa where they were highly desirable symbols of wealth and prestige.Dimensions
3.8 cm H x 2 cm W , Item (Overall)
17.19 g Weight