Copper medal with symbol of Indian people

The Delaware people, whose original name was Lenape, are native to the east coast of the United States. As one of the first indigenous groups to encounter Europeans, they were forced to leave their lands and wandered westward over the centuries until they eventually settled in Oklahoma. Despite their difficult history, they retained their traditions, and their main symbol is the Turtle, representing creation, stability and longevity. This turtle, which is the emblem of one of their three main clans, appears on the nation's official seal, highlighting their deep symbolic connection to the Earth.