Trade Beads Physical Object
Accession Number
1986.008.3293Category
Materials
Description
Container with 21 <2>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
0.15 g Weight
Weight: 0.15 grams