Trade Beads Physical Object
Accession Number
1986.008.3301aCategory
Materials
Description
109 beads originally from container with 120 2--3 mm yellow beads. From trade bead matrix 1986.008.1266/.1267.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
2.83 g Weight
Weight (1986.008.3301a & b): 2.83 grams 109 of the 120 beads that were strung by MFMHS conservator Monica Brook for display purposes.