Wampum Turtle Post Earring Hoop Length: 1/4"

Length:  1/4"

A beautiful bee pendant with lovely gold fill details and a faceted garnet accent

K) in 1983

This amulet is traditionally given to children to ward off childhood ailments

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

Wampum Turtle Post Earring Hoop Length: 1/4"Metal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Backing: Post Length: 1 2" Width: 1 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 their