Trade Beads c. 1936

"Trade Beads" is a watercolor painting by Walter Praefke, created in 1936, depicting two strings of beads. The top string is a colorful assortment of beads, including glass, wood, and metal, while the bottom string features a more uniform design of clustered beads. The painting showcases Praefke's meticulous detail and the vibrant colors he uses to capture the intricacies of the beads. Praefke was known for his detailed illustrations of ethnographic objects, and this artwork exemplifies his meticulous style.