Based on the "Warrior's belt" that was presented by the Unkechaug to Governor Edmund Andros (1637-1714) of New York on April 17, 1676 during negotiations about whaling and fishing rights; purchased by NMAI from Wampum Magic (the artist's family company) in 2019.
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