Trade Bead Physical Object
Accession Number
2000.002.0094bCategory
Alternate object names
Gooseberry BeadMaterials
Description
(2 of 3) 1/2 large gooseberry bead. 0.37 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
0.37 g Weight