Earliest History – Prehistoric Times - Earliest History – Prehistoric Times
Long before East Africans came into contact with outside traders, traditional East African communities were exchanging goods and wares through barter trade, a system dating back to prehistoric times. At market days, which were a customary part of cultural life, some of the most valuable items of exchange were livestock, ironware, salt, weapons, beads, cowrie shells as well as foodstuffs.