On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Created by
Unidentified
Date
ca. 16th or 17th century
Medium
Venetian glass, clay, stone, organic material
Dimensions
8 5/8 × 6 1/4 × 1/4 in. (21.9 × 15.9 × 0.6 cm)
Description
Strand of different colored trade beads made of varying materials. Beads are made of glass, clay, stone, and other organic materials. Beads vary in both color, size, and shape. Majority of beads are quite small.
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
2014.312.25
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522cddfb0-1d67-4bc7-b736-76d878973a22

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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