Atlantic World Era / 19th century (Temporal Keyword)
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Bead trade in the latter Atlantic world: A case study of 19th century sites in The Gambia, West Africa (2015)
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The Gambia River was a frontline of Atlantic trade among European merchants in the Atlantic world, particularly in regards to the exchange of glass beads established to promote commercial interactions with the local population. Though the 19th century marks the decline of the era on the Gambia River, the trends seen in the bead trade highlight the lasting implications of colonial involvements. This paper will address bead assemblages from Juffure, Berefet, and the colonial capital of Banjul...