Item #839
Type of bead: Flat seed beads
Made in: Europe
Traded in: Africa
Approximate Age: Late 19th century
In stock: 3 strings, 105 cm ~350 beads each
Bead size: 3,3 x 4,6 mm
Weight: 30 gram each, including string
Overall Condition: Excellent
Trade beads are also known as slave beads and were used as a currency starting from the 16th century till the 20th century. They could be used for services, goods or trades.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL