Wampum beads made from purple and white shells were used as currency and traded throughout the Northeast Woodlands among many tribes as they were highly valued.

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Wampum beads made from purple and white shells were used as currency and traded throughout the Northeast Woodlands among many tribes as they were highly valued.

Copyright Marilyn Angel Wynn


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