Created by:

Unidentified  Search this

Medium:

amber (fossil resin) , string (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 3/4 × 5/8 × 5/8 in. (1.9 × 1.6 × 1.6 cm) individual beads

Type:

beads

money

Place used:

West Africa, Africa

Date:

1800-1968

Description:

Collection of thirty-nine (39) small, oval-shaped amber beads. The beads are uniform in size and shape.

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:

2014.182.74

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

Jewelry and Adornment

Coins and Currency

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d60a29d0-519c-4f20-9562-28fd7e3f2094

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.182.74