Archaeology of the Age of Exploration
Trade beads are decorative glass or ceramic beads that were used as currency and trade items, particularly during the colonial period. These beads played a significant role in the exchange between European colonizers and Indigenous peoples, acting as both a medium of trade and a symbol of cultural interaction. Their use helped shape economic systems and social relationships between different cultures.
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