Bloom on….
When I got these new to me ‘stones’, I was already in love just from their picture. Getting to create special jewelry with them was icing on the cake!
Wampum refers to the traditional polished purple and white beads made from the shells of quahog clam and the channeled whelk. Hand carved by Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands. they carry profound cultural significance for storytelling. diplomacy and signifying leadership. It functioned as a sacred medium to record agreements, exchange ceremonial gifts and pass down history. (Information sourced from Wikipedia and PBS documentary).
I made homes for the shells in fine and sterling, surrounding them with hand stamped details and finishing them with a rich patina and soft polish.
They measure 7/8” wide, just over 1” tall, including the bail and come on handmade sterling wires for a total drop of 2”.
***The other Wampum pieces pictured are available in their own listings.
Thanks so much for loving on these and being here at DBG.
Bloom on….
When I got these new to me ‘stones’, I was already in love just from their picture. Getting to create special jewelry with them was icing on the cake!
Wampum refers to the traditional polished purple and white beads made from the shells of quahog clam and the channeled whelk. Hand carved by Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands. they carry profound cultural significance for storytelling. diplomacy and signifying leadership. It functioned as a sacred medium to record agreements, exchange ceremonial gifts and pass down history. (Information sourced from Wikipedia and PBS documentary).
I made homes for the shells in fine and sterling, surrounding them with hand stamped details and finishing them with a rich patina and soft polish.
They measure 7/8” wide, just over 1” tall, including the bail and come on handmade sterling wires for a total drop of 2”.
***The other Wampum pieces pictured are available in their own listings.
Thanks so much for loving on these and being here at DBG.
