Native American Sachem

Native American Sachem

Heroism

headpiece, necklace, and earrings are made of beads from quahog shells, known today as wampum. "Ninigret is dressed in a breechcloth, leggings, shoes, and cape made of animal hides. High moccasins—from the Narragansett word mohkussunash—protect his legs from the underbrush. He carries a scepter and wears a sheath with a knife." - Lorén Spears

Unknown

Rhode Island School of Design Museum

1700's

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English

https://risdmuseum.org/sachem