On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Created by
Unidentified
Date
1800-1968
Medium
coral on string (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W x D: 24 × 3/8 × 1/4 in. (61 × 1 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D: 1/2 × 5/16 × 1/4 in. (1.3 × 0.8 × 0.6 cm) individual beads
Description
Strand of small, oblong-shaped beads made of red coral. The beads have a uniform color and several are chipped or cracked 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
2014.182.72
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd511076778-54e1-4341-bdfe-527a762a1b45

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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