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String of small coral beads
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Created by:
Unidentified
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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
Type:
beads
money
Place used:
West Africa, Africa
Date:
1800-1968
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.
Topic:
African American
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Africa
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Beauty culture
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Clothing and dress
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Commerce
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Slavery
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Trans Atlantic slave trade
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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
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
William & Mattye Reed Family Collection
Classification:
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Adornment
Coins and Currency
Exhibition:
Slavery and Freedom
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd511076778-54e1-4341-bdfe-527a762a1b45
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.182.72
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