Peag (Noun)
Meaning
Small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Native American elder carefully crafted a peag necklace to pass down to her granddaughter as a family heirloom.
- In some tribes, peag was used as a form of currency to trade for goods and services.
- The museum exhibit featured a stunning collection of peag belts and necklaces created by various Native American communities.
- During the ceremony, the chief presented the guest of honor with a beautifully crafted peag necklace as a symbol of respect.
- The artisan spent hours polishing the shells to create a vibrant peag string that would be worn on special occasions.