Fine Art by artist Gerry Rasch - Description: Native American trade bead earrings with sterling silver wires. Trade beads (sometimes called Aggry and slave beads) were otherwise decorative glass beads used between the 16th and 20th century as a token money to exchange for goods and services. The beads were integrated in Native American jewelry using various beadwork techniques.
Description: Native American trade bead earrings with sterling silver wires. Trade beads (sometimes called Aggry and slave beads) were otherwise decorative glass beads used between the 16th and 20th century as a token money to exchange for goods and services. The beads were integrated in Native American jewelry using various beadwork techniques.
