On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Created by
Unidentified
Date
1800-1968
Medium
glass , string (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W x D: 13 × 6 1/2 × 1/2 in. (33 × 16.5 × 1.3 cm)
Description
Beads of variety of sizes and shapes with varying patterns and colors. No two beads on this string are the same. The majority of the beads have a yellow background with varying green, red, blue and white patterns. Some beads are disk-shaped while others are oblong and many of them are chipped or faded from wear.
Place used
West Africa, Africa
Collection title
William & Mattye Reed Family Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Jewelry and Adornment
Coins and Currency
Type
beads
money
Topic
Africa
Beauty culture
Clothing and dress
Commerce
Slavery
Trans Atlantic slave trade
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of William & Mattye Reed
Object number
2014.182.62
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c49523f-429d-42a0-94e1-a9b94e4d6860

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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