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| Wampum belts recorded treaties and agreements among native peoples of the East. They consisted of beads made from the purple and white shells of mussels and clams found along the Atlantic coast. The beads were woven into belts using hemp or animal sinew, and the woven patterns and colors had meanings. White beads expressed brightness, for example, whereas a predominance of dark beads expressed a more solemn or sad purpose. The beads also could be strung for use in trade. | ||||||
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| Native Americans of North America; Wampum; Native American Art; Native Americans of North America | ||||||
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