Trade Bead Fragments Physical Object
Accession Number
1986.008.3316Materials
Description
Container of glass fragments 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
0.89 g Weight
Weight: 0.89 grams