WAMPUM

small beads made of shells and used by North American Indians as money, for ornament, etc. They were of two varieties, white and the more valuable black (or dark purple). —Money Glossary Final approval circa 16/9/89

small beads made of shells and used by North American Indians for money, ornaments, etc.small beads made of shells and used by North American Indians as money, for ornament, etc. They were of two varieties, white and the more valuable black (or dark purple).