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Wampum | Quahog Shell

Wampum was officially recognized as a currency by Massachusetts Bay Colony on October 18, 1650 ... strings of eight, 24, 96 and 480 beads has currency values for trading. Also known as quahog shell, a clam with purple and white coloring. Wampum Quahogs shells are found in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York, with a great abundance in Long Island Sound. Usually only available up in the northeast US, recently bead manufactures have been cutting them into beads for jewelry making.

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RARE Purple Wampum 8mm Wheel Beads 16 inch strand - Wampum |

RARE Purple Wampum 8mm Wheel Beads 16 inch strand - Wampum |

RARE Purple Wampum 8mm Wheel Beads , 16 inch strand

Item #: BSO6669

RARE Purple Wampum 4mm Rondelle Beads 16 inch strand -

RARE Purple Wampum 4mm Rondelle Beads 16 inch strand -

RARE Purple Wampum 4mm Rondelle Beads , 16 inch strand

Item #: BSO6563

RARE Purple Wampum BIG Heart Shaped Focal Beads 35mm, (One Bead)

Item #: BP3501

RARE AAA+, Super High Grade Purple Wampum Heishi 6mm Beads, (Package of 18 beads)

Item #: BP3487

RARE Purple Wampum BIG Flat Round Focal Beads 45mm (One

RARE Purple Wampum BIG Flat Round Focal Beads 45mm (One

RARE Purple Wampum BIG Flat Round Focal Beads 45mm, (One Focal Bead)

Item #: BP3486

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RARE AAA+, Super High Grade Purple Wampum Heishi 6mm Beads, 8 inch strand

Item #: BSO6515

RARE Purple Wampum Flat Round Focal Beads 25mm, (One Focal Bead)

Item #: BP3390

RARE Purple Wampum Small/Medium Chunky Focal Pendant Bead

RARE Purple Wampum Small/Medium Chunky Focal Pendant Bead

RARE Purple Wampum Small/Medium Chunky Focal Pendant Bead 26x18x12mm, (One Pendant Bead)

Item #: BP3370

RARE Purple Wampum Medium Chunky Focal Pendant Bead

RARE Purple Wampum Medium Chunky Focal Pendant Bead

RARE Purple Wampum Medium Chunky Focal Pendant Bead 30x20x12mm, (One Pendant Bead)

Item #: BP3369

RARE Purple Wampum Large Chunky Focal Pendant Bead

RARE Purple Wampum Large Chunky Focal Pendant Bead

RARE Purple Wampum Large Chunky Focal Pendant Bead 35x25x12mm, (One Pendant Bead)

Item #: BP3368

RARE Purple Wampum Carved Turtle Shaped Beads 20x16mm, (package of 2 Beads)

Item #: BP3355

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RARE Purple Wampum 18x13mm Flat Rectangle Beads, Sold By 8" Strand (Approx. 11 Beads)

Item #: BSO6352

RARE Purple Wampum 4x3mm Rondel Beads (package of 15 beads)

RARE Purple Wampum 4x3mm Rondel Beads (package of 15 beads)

RARE Purple Wampum 4x3mm Rondel Beads, (package of 15 beads)

Item #: BP3292

Wampum | Quahog Shell