Art and Social Justice
Wampum belts are intricate pieces of art made from beads crafted from shells, traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of North America as a form of record-keeping, communication, and cultural expression. These belts often symbolize important treaties, agreements, or historical narratives and are integral to Indigenous traditions, representing both artistic skill and cultural significance in the context of land rights and cultural preservation.
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