ocr: merchants then took the pelts to China, where they were exchanged for spices; the spices, in turn, were brought back to Boston, where the process began anew. The Tlingit were known among the Boston merchants as tough negotiators and traders; apparently, a Tlingit warrior admired these coins and recognized a good use for them. This armor tells us something about the specific culture that produced it, as well as about the broader context in which it was created. 3 3