Trade Bead Fragments

Trade Bead Fragments Physical Object

Accession Number
2000.002.0032
Category
Materials
Description
Acid-free plastic bag containing bead fragments and residue (1/16"). 8.17 grams.
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

8.17 g Weight

bead fragments and residue (1/16").