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Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America

This nationally-touring exhibition comes to The Box in Plymouth from 18 May to 11 July, 2021 to mark 400 years since the Mayflower voyage.

Wampum belts are stories of communities and culture, and this unique display will feature work and materials from Native American artists and the British Museum.

Its centrepiece is a newly-crafted wampum belt created by the Wampanoag people of the Mashpee and Aquinnah nations.

The aim is to unite contemporary indigenous artists and educators in the USA with museums and historic collections in Britain.

Linda Coombs and Paula Peters

Together, they will explore the history, art and culture of the Native Americans who met the passengers of the Mayflower when they arrived in North America.

Wampanoag artists share their story through images, ideas and wampum - the sacred shells of Native America.

'Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America' is presented by The Box, Plymouth, and supported by Arts Council England as part of Mayflower 400.