28 wampum belts found at MOUNT PISGAH repatriated to Cherokee. 28 wampum belts found at the mound - more than any other discovery worldwide Wampum belts are sacred objects representing peace and heraldry Eastern Band of Cherokee wrote claim in 1999 to repatriate artifacts
Sacred Cherokee mound returned to Eastern Band of Cherokee 📿 A historic site in North Carolina has been transferred back to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after more than 200 years. The repatriation marks a significant restoration of heritage to the tribe.
Key Facts
- 28 wampum belts found at the mound - more than any other discovery worldwide
- Wampum belts are sacred objects representing peace and heraldry
- Eastern Band of Cherokee wrote claim in 1999 to repatriate artifacts
- Artifacts were at University of North Carolina
- Cherokee claimed artifacts because site was on Cherokee land
- Repatriation occurred in 1999
Related site: MOUNT PISGAH — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Ep. 3 - The Shaman and the Philosopher - Vincent Barrows by Institute for Natural Philosophy