| 1. | Dentalium shells were common among the Klamath prior to colonization.
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| 2. | Fossils in the genus " Dentalium " are geographically widespread.
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| 3. | Nlaka'pamux peoples have included dentalium shells in their relatives'burials.
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| 4. | Athabaskan peoples of Alaska and subarctic Canada incorporate dentalium into jewelry with glass beads.
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| 5. | Septum piercings were commonly given to younger members of Klamath families to allow inserting dentalium.
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| 6. | Dentalium shells and moose hide jackets are often worn by the host while distributing gifts.
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| 7. | Dentalium shells have been traditional beads, used in necklaces, earrings, and other adornment.
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| 8. | Compared to other native cultures dentalium didn't hold as much financial use among the Klamath.
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| 9. | The trade arrangements with neighboring tribes were complex and involved the use of dentalium shells as currency.
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| 10. | Dentalium shells were used by Inuit, First Nations, and Native Americans as an international trade item.
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