Wampum Hoop Earring Sterling Silver A fun earring with thin

A fun earring with thin and thick circles dangling from a post

who named it in his father's honor

sculptural spiral shell pendant

Length:  16"

Wampum Hoop Earring Sterling Silver A fun earring with thinMetal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Backing: Post Length: 1" Width: 1" 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