Wampum Long Triangle Earring Thailand Material: Wampum - Quahog Shell

Material: Wampum - Quahog Shell

and the smiths who make the silver jewelry do their best to reproduce the same likeness as in the photographs

cherry red

Width: 2 5/8"

Wampum Long Triangle Earring Thailand Material: Wampum - Quahog ShellMetal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Backing: French Wire Length: 2" Width: 3 4" This seashell jewelry is made from the purple part of the Quahog Clam Shell, Mercenaria mercenaria. This shell has a time tested cultural significance to the American Indians of northeastern North America. Designs of white (wompampeage) and purple (suckauhock) beads are prized by the American Indian as a symbol of wealth, power and are used to sanctify