Wampum Medium Turtle Pendant Necklace K) in 1983

K) in 1983

This jewelry is created with a rare and exquisite type of Abalone Shell called the Paua Shell (Haliotas Iris

Shell: Cone Shell

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Wampum Medium Turtle Pendant Necklace K) in 1983Metal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Length: 1" Width: 1 2" 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.