Indigenous Currency

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noun Wampum is a traditional Native American currency made of beads or shells strung together, used for trading and ceremonial purposes.

  • The wampum beads were used as a form of currency among Native American tribes.
  • I bought this bracelet made of wampum beads at the local craft fair.
  • Check out my new wampum necklace, isn't it cool?
  • The wampum of knowledge was passed down through generations of storytellers.