Wampum shell collected on the Eastern shore of Long Island polished and set in a sterling silver on hook bangle bracelet. Approximately 7” diameter. Matching earrings set in sterling silver for pierced ears. All handmade
Wampum is a traditional shell bead of the Eastern Woodlands tribes of Native Americans. It includes white shell beads hand-fashioned from the North Atlantic channeled whelk shell and white and purple beads made from the quahog or Western North Atlantic hard-shelled clam.
Living on the northeast they’re commonly found on our beaches and have such beautiful hues of purple and white
