Wampum Whale Tail Pendant Bali A delicate earring featuring the

A delicate earring featuring the five fold symbol in a circle

A bold pendant with modern lines and bright

A beautifully graphic design playing on negative and positive space

Wampum became a medium of trade for 250 years (1609 - 1860) and was legal tender currency in many areas during this period

Stones: Rainbow Moonstone

Wampum Whale Tail Pendant Bali A delicate earring featuring theMetal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Length: 1" Width: 1" 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 their wedding vows. After