On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Created by
Unidentified
Date
18th to 20th century
Medium
Venetian glass, cotton
Dimensions
15 5/8 × 11 1/4 × 1/2 in. (39.7 × 28.6 × 1.3 cm)
Description
Strand of red, white, and blue striped beads strung on cotton string. Beads are round and vary in size. Beads have a hole drilled through center. Some cylindrical shaped beads are found near cotton tie.
Place used
West Africa, Africa
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Jewelry and Adornment
Coins and Currency
Type
trade 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 Oprah Winfrey
Object number
2014.312.24
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54425017e-8901-490b-bd24-e4181980e487

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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