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Articles

Vol. 1 (1989)

The Beads of St. Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5399/beads/1.6067
Submitted
June 26, 2024
Published
1989-01-01

Abstract

Archaeological excavations conducted on the Caribbean island of St. Eustatius over a seven-year period produced a wide array of 18th to early 20th-century beads of glass, coral and carnelian. Detailed descriptions of the recovered specimens are supplemented by information concerning their distribution, relative frequencies, color preference, temporal placement, origins, acquisition and use. Comparative site data are also provided.