Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Venetian glass trade beads
19th century
West Africa, Africa
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
Strand of large red glass beads strung on natural fiber. Beads are different shades of red. Beads are spherical and consist of various sizes. Beads are drilled through center. Several of the beads have cracking throughout.
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Sources & collection details
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗
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Catalog reference: 2014.312.35
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