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Tribal Homelands and Cultures: Trade Items

 
Trade Items List

Items Lewis and Clark traded with the Indians:

Medals
Tobacco
Handkerchiefs
Knives
Flags
Beads
Broaches
Rings
Arm band
"Pin of paint"
Comb
Wampum
Tin gorget
Ribbon
Burning glass ("sun glass")
Thimbles
Mirrors
Buttons
Medical care

Items Indians traded with Lewis and Clark:

Roots (wapato, etc.)
Pounded salmon
Meat (elk, deer, beaver, etc.)
Whale meat, oil
Berries
Bread
Skins (elk, cat, sheep)
Bear's oil
Horses

Items Traded Between Indians:

From the South (California Tribes):
Turquoise
Obsidian
Roots and Seeds
Slaves
Basketry

From the East (Plains and Plateau Tribes):
Dried buffalo meat
other buffalo products
Horses
Plains-style Clothing & Ornaments
Furs and hides

From the North (Northwest Coast Tribes):
Copper
Dentalium shells
Blankets
Beads

From the West:
Wappato
Dried Clams
Seashells
Bone shells
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