Wampum Belt #4: Happy marriage wampum

Wampum Belt #4: Happy marriage wampum

There is a special set of wampum beads used by a Clan Mother to give counsel to a married couple experiencing difficulties.

Move your cursor over the red ribbon, purple, green and white beads to learn of their meaning.

Click each bead to learn its significance.

Green Beads
Symbolized life and the mission of a couple to procreate and make children.
Dark Purple Beads
Represent the seriousness of the subject.
Red Ribbon
Holds the three strands together and represents the power of the warning to the couple.
White Wampum Beads
Believed to be very old — used so that couples could renew their vows to each other in times of strife.