Description: Wampum shell is Quahog shell, a non-endangered species Price is for an authentic wampum bead necklace 90 total wampum shell beads 30” long with clasp Buffalo bone beads These are larger wampum beads the size of a dime Wampum is often confused as a form of currency. However this is not so, Wampum to the Eastern tribes is as a Chanupa (sacred pipe) is to the plains people. They are made from the quahog shell and sadly many of the original wampum treaty belts have been stolen while others have been returned to the tribes. Authentic wampum is to be treated as if creator was in your presence. It told stories and lessons for the tribes from which they originate. It was a symbol of friendship and respect honesty and promise. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ARTIST NAME: Aodhàn Crawford TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Cherokee Your item comes with Certificate of Native American Made/Celtic Made Authenticity Bone/horn beads on this item are made from domestic raised buffalo: Bubalus bubalis
Price: 250 USD
Location: Tacoma, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-12T02:38:22.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee W/ Certificate of Authenticity
Artisan: Aodhàn Crawford
Is this item made from endangered animals?: NO
Non-endangered species: non-endangerd species
