Accession Number

1992.001.0168a

Creation Date

circa 1700

Description

Acid-free plastic bag containing 3724 green 2.0-3.0 mm. beads. See also 1992.001.0168b (2109 green/white 2.0-3.0 mm.).
Beads were a staple trade good of Europeans in Africa as well as in the Americas. These beads would be traded for slaves in Africa where they were highly desirable symbols of wealth and prestige.