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trenchwarfare · 3rd October 2012, 04:34 AM

Very similar, to Native American "Wampum". These were belts, or pieces of leather, decorated with beads, and shells, and used for currency. If I recall correctly, Manhatten Island was purchased with mostly Wampum.

3rd October 2012, 04:34 AM	#4
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Very similar, to Native American "Wampum". These were belts, or pieces of leather, decorated with beads, and shells, and used for currency. If I recall correctly, Manhatten Island was purchased with mostly Wampum.