Condolence Belt

 

Kathy Montour with Condolence Belt.

Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens

This belt was used in the mourning ceremonies for a Chief (Hoyaneh). The two diamonds signifies the opposite Brother or Sisterhoods, one of which mourned and one of which condoled. The V-...



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