Cobalt blue European glass trade beads
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Cobalt blue European glass trade beads

Unidentified · ca. 17th century

glass, cotton
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Strand of blue glass beads strung on natural fiber. Beads are of various shades of blue and various shapes. Beads are drilled through center. Note attached to string of beads reads, [African American History/European Glass Beads/"Cobalt Blue"/Circa 17th Century].

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