Wampum

The Pequots and other Native Americans that lived near the sea would make jewelry and beads from the shells of periwinkle, whelk, clams, and quahog (a large clam). These beads were called "wampum."  Wampum was very important for trading, but also for recording special events and agreements by weaving the beads into "belts" that would tell a story.

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