Isotopic evidence for anthropogenic lead exposure on a 17th/18th century Barbadian plantation

摘要: Objectives: To identify and characterize anthropogenic lead sources on a 17th/18th century Barbadian plantation to test if isotope analyses can be used the geographic origins of first‐generation African captives. Materials Methods: We carried out (Pb) dental enamel samples from 24 individuals Newton Plantation Cemetery in Barbados, which had previously been analyzed for strontium (Sr) oxygen (O) composition (Schroeder et al., American Journal Physical Anthropology, 2009, 139:547–557) Pb concentrations 2013, 150:203–209. Results: We are able British sources, more specifically Bristol/Mendips Pb, as most likely source plantation, highlighting impact Atlantic economy lives enslaved peoples Barbados during period slavery. Furthermore, we find that there is only one clear outlier among seven who identified African‐born based their Sr 139:547–557). All other present very homogenous composition, overlaps with sources. Conclusion: Our results indicate while help further settings, they might not suited identifying diasporic contexts.