The Two-Row Wampum, or Kaswentha, is an iconic representation of one of the earliest nation-to-nation relationships in North America, bridging Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples. This wampum belt comprises hundreds of purple and white beads made from quahog and whelk shells intricately woven together, symbolizing the sacred equilibrium between people and their environment. 

The two solid purple lines signify the Dutch sailing ship and the Haudenosaunee canoe, travelling side by side without interference, thereby establishing enduring friendship and peace between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples. The white rows, binding this non-interference, embody the principles of friendship, peace, and perpetuity, securing self-determination and sovereignty, along with inherent rights and freedoms for the citizens of both nations. 

As a binding living agreement endorsed by Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples, the Two-Row Wampum reflects the Indigenous Peoples' sincere intent to welcome newcomers to their lands while safeguarding the autonomy of the land and the laws of nature. Every bead serves as a testament to this agreement, constituting one of the earliest records rooted in social responsibility, advocating for the preservation of natural law, and demonstrating early notions of equity, diversity, and inclusive considerations.