Created by
Unidentified
Date
ca. 16th or 17th century
Medium
Venetian glass
Dimensions
10 × 7 1/2 × 3/8 in. (25.4 × 19.1 × 1 cm)
Description
Strand of different colored trade beads made of Venetian glass trade beads strung on a nylon string. Beads vary in color, with most of the beads being different shades of white. Beads vary in shape and size, with drills holed at center.
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
2014.312.27
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5eeb84bc0-4d95-4a22-a471-fbc886c51864

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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