Created by:

Unidentified  Search this

Medium:

coral , string (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 15 1/4 × 5 1/2 × 3/4 in. (38.7 × 14 × 1.9 cm)

H x W x D: 5/16 × 7/8 × 3/4 in. (0.8 × 2.2 × 1.9 cm) individual beads

Type:

beads

money

Place used:

West Africa, Africa

Date:

1800-1968

Description:

Strand of large, disc-shaped beads made of red coral. The beads are uniform in size and shape except for two oblong-shapped beads. Many of the beads are chipped or faded from wear.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Africa  Search this

Beauty culture  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Commerce  Search this

Slavery  Search this

Trans Atlantic slave trade  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of William & Mattye Reed

Object number:

2014.182.73

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/fd5a183ea81-2003-4537-bc2e-235c2a90497f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.182.73