Lucia S. Wijnker-Gangadin

Lucia S. Wijnker-Gangadin is a Surinamese-Dutch author known for her work exploring the cultural and historical implications of trade beads within the context of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Born on the sugar plantation Ostage along the Commewijneriver, she has a deep connection to Suriname's plantation history, which has profoundly influenced her writing. Her latest book, 'Handelskralen, glansrijke tragiekgezanten uit de rode draad van ons zijn', examines how these decorative glass beads served as a form of currency and played a tragic role in the slave trade. Wijnker-Gangadin aims to raise awareness and appreciation for these historical artifacts as vital components of cultural heritage.