This Wampum Belt 5 Row Clay features square and checkered designs. The crafter used reproduction clay wampum beads in white and purple to create the belt. He wrapped the outside edges with red twine. Then he created yarn tabs for each end. At one end, he attached 1 inch Bone Hairpipe and at the other blue Crow Beads. Braided yarn serves as ties. You will see that a couple of purple Wampum Beads have broken and are missing (last photo). The crafter wrapped one open space with red twine.
This Wampum Belt 5 Row Clay measures 33 inches long x 2.25 inches wide. The beaded section measures about 31 inches long. The ties measure about 14 inches on one side and 9 inches on the other. Because of the fragility of the clay beads, we recommend purchasing this belt for display only. One of a Kind!
Native Americans who lived on the Northeast Coast created distinctive beads from the shells of the Quahog clam and Whelk snails. They called these purple and white beads wampum. Crafters strung early disc shaped wampum beads in simple strands. When tube shaped wampum beads made from shell and glass were available, they strung them together with a loom and made them into belts. Crafters created patterns by using one color bead as the background and the other for contrast. They used some of these belts to convey messages of war or peace. Wampum belts became symbols of status. Wampum Belts were used as straps for bags or worn as sashes.
A crafter created this Pincushion Whimsy with Berry Drops using Clear Seed Beads and Clear Basket Beads. It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
This Pin Cushion features a botanical design. It comes with three beaded “berry” drops. Unlike the strawberries that held sand for sharpening your sewing needles, stuffing fills these berries. One of them has broken open. Strands of clear beads connect the three berries.
Polished cotton in a rich teal color makes up the back. You will see obvious wear on the edges. Some beads are missing from the pin cushion itself. The bead loss on the berries is obvious. Only two beaded tassels that hung from the berries remain.
This Beaded Berry Drop Pincushion Whimsy will make an unusual addition to your antique or whimsy collection!
It measures 3.5″ square. The overall length measures 5.25″ long.
A crafter beaded this Scalloped Edge Pin Cushion Whimsy using Clear and colored Pony Beads. You will also see some gray-looking Basket Beads. The crafter also added Beaded Looped Tassels with Clear Pony Beads on each corner of the Pin Cushion.
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
This Pin Cushion features a floral/botanical design. The crafter beaded the design on what may have been a tan or yellow velveteen fabric which has mostly worn away. Polished cotton in teal blue surrounded by red bias tape edging makes up the back. You will see holes in the back fabric and sawdust is coming out.
The Beadwork on this Pin Cushion is beautiful, but the piece has not aged well. In addition to the holes in the back fabric, the front shows significant tears. Much of the velveteen has worn away. Most of the beadwork seems to be intact, but you will see that some of the edge tassels have come loose. Some of the edge beads have fallen off as well. You will find several pins remain in this Whimsy, signs that a previous owner used it for a Pin Cushion.
It measures about 7″ x 8″ not including the side tassels. The thickness is about 3″.
A crafter created this Beaded Wall Pocket Whimsy around 1900. It is a classic example of a Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenir. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
This whimsy comes in the shape of a wall pocket. The artist chose Clear Seed Beads for most of the 3 dimensional design. He or she also used Transparent Amber Seed Beads and Silver lined Basket Beads. The bottom and side feature loops of Clear and Silver lined Basket Beads. The design features Floral motifs on the top and a Bird on a branch on the pocket.
Polished cotton in a reddish color covers the front and a neutral colored fabric covers the back and the inside of the pocket.
This Whimsy came from a previous owner, but it remains in good condition. You will see some bead loss and places where the fabric has torn or worn away. Additionally, you will see staining and discoloration on the fabric on the back and inside the pocket.
This Beaded Whimsy will make an unusual addition to your antique or whimsy collection!
It measures approx 8″ tall x 6″ wide not including the Basket Bead loops. The pocket extends about 4″ from the back of the Whimsy.
This Floral Whimsy Matchstick Holder was made using Transparent Yellow, Red, Light Purple, Gray, and Clear Pony Beads. You will also find green and brown basket beads along with brass sequins in the design. The crafter beaded two flowers on the two front pockets. The top and bottom are beaded along with beading along the edges. The crafter added Beaded Looped Tassels made with pony and basket beads. The whimsey has a beaded loop on the top to hang it up. The gold polished cotton fabric is in good condition.
This Floral Matchstick Holder Whimsy measures about 5.5 inches at the widest section and 7 inches tall not including the 1″ tassels. Each pocket is 2″ x .75″ at the opening.
This is a classic example of Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
Our Choker Kits come in five styles. Each kit includes everything you need to make your own Hairpipe Choker. Hairpipe Chokers made with Brass Beads are appropriate for ‘old style’ Regalia. Hairpipe Chokers made with Glass Crow Beads can be worn with both Traditional Regalia and Contemporary Regalia.
Each Kit comes with 1.5″ Bone Hairpipe, Imitation Sinew, Choker Spacers, a Needle, Deerskin Leather Lacing, an Abalone Concho and Beads.
Our Choker Kits come in five styles. Each includes everything you need to make your own Hairpipe Choker. Hairpipe Chokers made with Brass Beads are appropriate for ‘old style’ Regalia. Hairpipe Chokers made with Glass Crow Beads can be worn with both Traditional Regalia and Contemporary Regalia.
Four Row Horn Choker with Greasy Yellow Crow Beads
This striking handmade 4 Row Choker Horn Greasy Yellow stands out with black Horn Hairpipe, Brass Beads, and Greasy Yellow and Transparent Green Crow Beads. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this choker with 1 inch Horn Hairpipe. He interspersed the hairpipe with Greasy Yellow and Transparent Green Crow Beads and old style Brass Beads. He used Gold Deerskin Leather for the ends and Saddle Strap Leather for the spacers. He added Gold Deerskin Leather Lacing for ties. The front features a 7.5 inch drop of 1 inch long Horn Hairpipe, old style Brass Beads, and Greasy Yellow and Transparent Green Crow Beads and Gold Deerskin Leather lacing.
This Choker Horn Greasy Yellow measures approximately 14 inches long. The drop hangs 7.5 inches below the Choker. You can adjust the fit with the Deerskin Leather Lacing ties. One of a Kind!
A crafter created this Beaded Antique Watch Pocket Whimsy with red, clear and blue seed beads on red cotton fabric. Polished cotton covers the back. The eight remaining tassels are made with blue and brown basket beads and clear seed beads. Although one tassel is missing, the piece remains in good condition with very little bead loss on the pictorial design.
It is a classic example of a Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenir. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade. This whimsy comes in the shape of a wall pocket that holds your pocket watch. This Beaded Whimsy will make an unusual addition to your antique or whimsy collection!
It measures approx. 3.5″ x 2.75″ not including the Basket Bead loops.
These Large Glass White Wampum beads come slightly faceted. These Wampum Beads will add a little sparkle to your projects in a way that other glass wampum beads just can’t.
This lot of vintage whimsies includes a canoe, blue strawberry and a small purse.
The canoe is made with red velvet and 10/0 seed beads around the border. The crafter used Yellow and Blue beads to spell out the word Canoe on the side of the piece and they used multi colored beads to make four loops on the bottom. Blue fabric lines the inside of the canoe and a red ribbon makes the hanging loop. The canoe measures 4.5″ long, 2″ tall and 1.5″ at the widest part of the boat.
The crafter made the strawberry with blue and green velvet, dark green 8/0 pony beads around the center and on the hanging loop. In addition, they added three hanging tassels with white and blue seed beads. The strawberry measures 3.5″ tall and 2″ in diameter at the widest part on the top.
The purse is older than the other two items. The crafter made it with yellow fabric on the outside and red the inside. The piece features an abstract floral design of blue, white, yellow green and clear 10/0 seed beads. The top opens and has a clasp to close it. The purse measures 3″ long and 2.25″ tall and 1″ wide.
This Lot of Whimsies remains in very good condition and will make an great addition to your collection!
Make this Breastplate Women’s Blue your favorite accessory! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock made this Breastplate with 3 inch long Bone Hairpipe in three tiers. He separated each tier with Brown Strap Leather Spacers. Brass Beads and bright Blue Crow Beads line both ends of each section. 6 inch long White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing fringe topped with antique Feather Trade Beads hangs from the bottom. The White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top sports more Brass Beads and bright Blue Crow Beads.
This Women’s Breastplate measures 17 inches long not including the 6 inches of fringe. It measures 4 inches wide. You can adjust how it hangs with the White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top. One of a Kind!
Our Choker Kits come in five styles. Each includes everything you need to make your own Hairpipe Choker. Hairpipe Chokers made with Brass Beads are appropriate for ‘old style’ Regalia. Hairpipe Chokers made with Glass Crow Beads can be worn with both Traditional Regalia and Contemporary Regalia.
The Buffalo Horn Choker Kit includes 1.5″ Buffalo Horn Hairpipe, Nickel-Plated Beads, our Leather Choker Spacers, Deerskin Leather Lacing, Imitation Sinew, 2 Metal Feathers, 1 Abalone Concho, and Illustrated Instructions.
Our Crow Loop Necklace Kit comes with everything you need to make a very popular and beautiful necklace. This large, colorful necklace will really dress up your Dance Regalia or Ceremonial Regalia.
The Native Americans of the Northern Plains often wear Crow Loop Necklaces. These necklaces feature multiple strands of beads strung between two leather strips. Crafters also add Deerskin Leather fringe to the sides. Wearers may add shell, metal or beaded rosette conchos to the top or the center. Additional drops can personalize each necklace.
The Crow Loop Necklace Kit includes Tile Beads, Brass Beads and White Tube Beads. Additionally you will get Imitation Sinew, our Leather Breastplate Strips, a piece of Deerskin Leather and Deerskin Leather Lacing. THE COLORS OF THE TILE BEADS WILL VARY FROM THE PHOTO.
You will need to provide a needle and scissors to complete the kit.
The Carved Wampum Cross measures 1.25″ long with an attached ring. You will find it perfect for making Necklaces! Save when you buy 10 or more!
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Shell findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Natural quahog shell beads and pendants will vary in color striations. Each bead is a miniature work of art! These exceptional pieces will please the most particular craftspeople. We sell these individually.
Wampum beads include the white shell beadsfashioned from the North Atlantic channeled whelk shell, a sea snail with a spiral shape; and the white and purple beadsmade from the quahog, or Western North Atlantic hard-shelled clam. You can find Quahogs in ocean waters from Cape Cod south to New York, with a great abundance in Long Island Sound. Native Americans of the northeast used wampum beads as a form of gift exchange.
We make our own Clay Wampum Bracelets with Reproduction Polymer Clay Wampum beads. They are woven on soft Deerskin Leather Lacing, and have Glass Crow Bead closures. The 5 Row Clay Wampum Bracelet also makes a nice armband.
Wampum Bead designs, Deerskin Leather Lacing color and Glass Crow Bead color will vary.
Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this lovely Rosette Necklace with 10/0 Seed Beads in classic colors. Andy started with a Turquoise background. To this he created a combined flroal and geometric design using Orange-Yellow, Blue, Yellow, White and Red Seed Beads. He added 3 dimensional Edge Beading around the top ending with a double row of Edge Beading in Yellow around the bottom of the Rosette.
On the bottom, Andy created a tassel with four strands of Seed Beads. Pellon fabric covers the back of the Rosette. The beaded chain features three strands of Seed Beads interspersed with 0.25″ opalescent Tube Beads. It ties at the top with Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing.
The Rosette measures approximately 3.25″ in diameter. The beaded section of the chain measures 8.5″ long. You can adjust the length of the necklace with the Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing.
NYMO thread is a nylon thread that is durable and easy to use. The Wandering Bull – Native American Craft Supplies recommends NYMO thread for beadwork because it is more durable than cotton thread. You may find it helpful to use Beeswax to wax the thread before you use it to prevent tangling.
We offer NYMO Thread in 4 weights. OO and O are the finest weight threads, while D is heavier and F is the heaviest.
Use OO or O for delicate jewelry making with small beads (12/0 or 13/0).
For general beadwork, B is used with 12/0 or 13/0 beads,
Use D or F for 11/0 or 10/0 beads.
Bobbins come in Black and White in the following options: $1.95 each or buy 10 or more for $1.75 per bobbin.
Add this rustic looking Tomahawk Wire Wrapped to your collection. The crafter wrapped the top of the handle with copper wire. Then he added several 0.5 inch Brass Tacks. He created a beaded tab on cream colored Deerskin. He used lazy stitch to make beaded stripes in Royal Blue, White and Dark Red. At the bottom, he used more copper wire to attach the beaded tab. The tomahawk blade has been antiqued, adding to the rustic look.
We got this Tomahawk Wire Wrapped from a collection. It measures 33 inches long overall. The handle measures 24 inches long. The blade measures 7 inches long. The beaded tab measures 8.5 inches long. The blade is not securely attached to the end, so we do not recommend using it to chop or throw. We are selling it as a collectible. One of a Kind!
Beaded Dragonfly Ornaments come in a variety of sparkling colors. Add their bright winged beauty to your holiday tree or anywhere in your home! Native people of Guatemala create these Beaded Dragonfly Ornaments by hand. Each is unique!
These Beaded Dragonfly Ornaments measure approx. 3″ long.
Beaded Dragonfly Ornaments come in assorted colors, please let us choose for you!
This Wampum Belt 6 Row 1620 features a wigwam and cross designs. The crafter used glass Wampum Beads in White and Cobalt Blue and Braintanned Deerskin Leather lacing to create the belt. The design was inspired by the arrival of the first Christians at Plymouth Rock in 1620. The image in the center is a wigwam.
This Wampum Belt 6 Row 1620 measures 27 inches long x 3 inches wide. The fringe measures about 4 inches on one side and 3 inches on the other. One of a Kind!
Native Americans who lived on the Northeast Coast created distinctive beads from the shells of the Quahog clam and Whelk snails. They called these purple and white beads wampum. Crafters strung early disc shaped wampum beads in simple strands. When tube shaped wampum beads made from shell and glass were available, they strung them together with a loom and made them into belts. Crafters created patterns by using one color bead as the background and the other for contrast. They used some of these belts to convey messages of war or peace. Wampum belts became symbols of status. You can wear a Wampum Belt as a strap for a bag or as a sash.
Three Row Bone Choker with Greasy Yellow Crow Beads
This striking handmade 3 Row Bone Choker with Greasy Yellow crow beads stands out with white bone hairpipe, and Greasy Yellow and Transparent Green Crow Beads. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this choker with 1 inch bone hairpipe. He interspersed the hairpipe with crow beads and bone spacers. He used Smoke Deerskin Leather for the ends. He added Smoke Deerskin Leather Lacing for ties. The front features a 4.5 inch drop of 1 inch long bone hairpipe, shell buttons, Greasy Yellow and Transparent Green Crow Beads and Smoke Deerskin Leather lacing.
This choker measures approximately 14 inches long. The drop hangs 4.5 inches below the Choker. You can adjust the fit with the Deerskin Leather Lacing ties. One of a Kind!
Add these Moccasins Antique Child’s Iroquois Style to your collection. The crafter made these moccasins with brown Deerskin Leather. He or she added black velveteen cuffs with a red ribbon trim to the top. Then the crafter created the classic Iroquois raised beadwork design to the vamps. He or she used Clear, Transparent Green, and Transparent Red Seed Beads to create the design. A couple of gray Basket Beads accentuate it. Rows of White Seed Beads and Pony Beads edge the vamp. The crafter also added two rows of White Seed Beads to the edge of the fabric cuff. Beige colored fabric lines the inside of the back part of the moccasins.
We got these Moccasins Child’s Iroquois Style from a collection. They have tears in the fabric of the cuffs and the inner lining. You will see that the fabric on the vamp has deteriorated and there is noticable soiling. The beadwork remains intact. We are selling these as collectible only. One of a Kind!
This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of Deerskin leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure about 5 inches long x about 2.5 inches wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
Our Wampum Turtle Earrings are made with Real Quahog Wampum carved into little turtles with sterling silver french hook earwires. Our favorite “gem” makes beautiful earrings!
Native Americans who lived on the Northeast Coast of North America harvested Quahog clams from the waters of the Atlantic. Quahog shells thrive in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York, with a great abundance of them in Long Island Sound. Native crafters carved the beautiful purple and white shells into pendants and beads. These Wampum beads functioned as exchange items for the Northeastern Native Americans.
Today, skilled crafters use Quahog Wampum to create pendants, cabuchons and beads for contemporary jewelry. At The Wandering Bull, we proudly offer a selection of Wampum earrings and pendants. We also provide you with Wampum beads, hairpipe and tubes so you can fashion your own creations!
These Wampum Earrings pay homage to the source of beautiful Wampum Shells. The crafter carved them into mini Clam Shells. The 1/2″ pendants hang from Sterling Silver hooks. Because they are made from natural shell, expect variations in coloring.
Native Americans who live on the Northeast Coast of North America harvest Quahog clams from the waters of the Atlantic. Quahog shells thrive in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York. Native crafters carve the beautiful purple and white shells into pendants and beads. Historically, these Wampum beads functioned as exchange items for the Northeastern Native Americans.
Today, skilled crafters use Quahog Wampum to create pendants, cabuchons and beads for contemporary jewelry. At The Wandering Bull, LLC , we proudly offer a selection of Wampum earrings and pendants. We also provide you with Wampum beads, hairpipe and tubes so you can fashion your own creations!
Limited Quantities! Don’t miss our other Earrings!
Wear this set of two Bandolier Amber & Nickel to your next event! The crafter made these Bandoliers with Nickel Metal Beads, Amber Fire Polish Beads and plastic Hairpipe. Strap Leather Choker Spacers divide the sections. The crafter strung them on Imitation Sinew. He or she used 4 inch long plastic Hairpipe. Several American pennies hang from the bottom. One of the pieces has 2 rows that are each about 1 inch wide. The other has 3 rows that measure about 1.25 inches wide. They measure 41 inches long. You will see that some of the Nickel colored beads have lost their shine. One of a Kind!
A Native American bandolier is a decorative accessory worn across the chest by various Native American tribes. This pair of Bandolier Amber & Nickel came from a collection. A previous owner wore them so you will see signs of use. You will find them in good, usable condition. We are selling them as a set of two. One of a Kind!
These Moccasins Crow Style Mens feature fully beaded vamps. The crafter made them with soft Deerskin Leather. Then the crafter used White, Green, Transparent Dark Green, White Center Red, and Turquoise Seed Beads to create the geometric designs. The beadwork covers the vamps and goes around the sides of the moccasins to the heels. He or she added Strap Leather to the bottom for soles. Deerskin Leather Lacing serve as ties.
We got these men’s moccasins from a collection. A previous owner wore them. You will see signs of wear and some soiling on the leather. The beaded designs show places where it has loosened, but no bead loss. On the inside of one of the moccasins you will find printed writing in German.
You will find the moccasins well constructed and in wearable condition. If you are looking for a pair of wide Moccasins, try these on for size! Don’t miss these fully beaded mocs for your next powwow. One of a Kind!
These Moccasins Crow Style Mens measure about 11.5 inches long x 4.25 inches wide at the widest point. They stand about 3 inches tall at the cuff. One of a Kind!
We offer handmade, imported Beadwork in patterns and color combinations to enhance your outfit. You will find them an inexpensive option to doing your own beadwork! The ends of beadwork come bound.
Available in 10″ strips that are 1.25″ wide in seven designs.
We have acquired a large selection of older stock of some of our Imported Loomwork styles. You will find sizes that you cannot get elsewhere. Try the 32″ long pieces for Leggin Strips.
Use the pull down menus to see available sizes and quantities. Hurry while they last!!
Navajo Natives create our Classic Dream Catchers. They make them with natural feathers, imitation sinew, glass beads, metal beads and tin cones. Each Dream Catcher comes with a card explaining the Dream Catcher legend. The larger Dream Catchers include the artist’s name and tribal affiliation.
The Woodlands Indians say: Hang a Dream Catcher by the window or at the head of your bed. The bad dreams get caught in the web. The good dreams work their way through the hole in the center, rest on the feather like a dew drop, and evaporate to the Great Spirit in the morning sun. The prayer beads on the Dream Catcher trap all the bad dreams that are left on the web. The prayer beads then burn them up.
These Dream Catchers come in three sizes:
2″
4″
5″
Dream Catchers make nice housewarming gifts or special mementos for children. You may also like our Dreamcatcher Kit! It comes with everything you need to make a personalized Dreamcatcher!
Four Row Bone Choker with 1.5″ Pink Conch Shell Concho
Wear this handmade Choker 4 Row with Conch Shell to your next powwow or every day! It stands out with a lovely 1.5 inch diameter Pink Conch Shell concho. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this choker with 1 inch Bone Hairpipe. He interspersed the hairpipe with dark Cobalt Blue round glass beads and mini Brass Beads. He used Gold Suede Deerskin Leather for the ends and the spacers. He added Gold Suede Deerskin Leather Lacing for ties. The front drop features a 1.5 inch diameter Conch shell Button. 7 inch long drops of 2.5 inch long Bone Hairpipe, Cobalt Blue Glass beads, Brass Beads and White Braintanned Deerskin Leather lacing hang from the center.
This Choker 4 Row with Conch Shell measures approximately 13 inches long. The drop hangs 7 inches below the Choker. You can adjust the fit with the Deerskin Leather Lacing ties. One of a Kind!
Enjoy the natural beauty of Quahog Wampum with these Wampum Medium Freeform Earrings! Each 1″ long Wampum pendant dangles from a Sterling Silver French Hook. Because they are made from natural shell, expect variations in coloring.
Native Americans who live on the Northeast Coast of North America harvest Quahog clams from the waters of the Atlantic. Quahog shells thrive in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York. Native crafters carve the beautiful purple and white shells into pendants and beads. Historically, these Wampum beads functioned as exchange items for the Northeastern Native Americans.
Today, skilled crafters use Quahog Wampum to create pendants, cabuchons and beads for contemporary jewelry. At The Wandering Bull, LLC , we proudly offer a selection of Wampum earrings and pendants. We also provide you with Wampum beads, hairpipe and tubes so you can fashion your own creations!
The most commonly used Wampum Beads, you can use these Wampum Tubes for jewelry. You can also weave them into traditional or contemporary Wampum Belts or as highlights on bags and other accessories.
Quantity Discounts available when you buy 10 or more of one size.
We offer the following sizes:
7 mm x 6 mm
10 mm x 3 mm
10 mm x 4 mm
10 mm x 5 mm
10 mm x 6 mm
14 mm x 4 mm
18 mm x 4 mm
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Tubes, Hairpipe, Beads and Findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. These real Quahog Wampum Shell beads and pendants will vary in color striations – each bead is a miniature work of art! Beads are measured in millimeters (length x diameter). These are exceptional pieces for the most particular craftspeople. Please note prices are PER PIECE.
These Freeform Wampum Pendants are ready for your unique jewelry creations. Each measures about 1.5″ long. They come with a single hole drilled for stringing on necklaces or earrings. No two are alike so you can wear a unique piece of natural art!
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Shell findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Natural Quahog shell beads and pendants will vary in color striations. Each bead is a miniature work of art! These exceptional pieces will please the most particular craftspeople. We sell these individually.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
Adorn your earlobes with these Wampum Freeform Earrings! Each 1/2″ Wampum pendant dangles from a Sterling Silver French Hook. These teardrop shaped earrings are freeform shapes, so no two are exactly the same.
Native Americans who live on the Northeast Coast of North America harvest Quahog clams from the waters of the Atlantic. Quahog shells thrive in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York. Native crafters carve the beautiful purple and white shells into pendants and beads. Historically, these Wampum beads functioned as exchange items for the Northeastern Native Americans.
Today, skilled crafters use Quahog Wampum to create pendants, cabuchons and beads for contemporary jewelry. At The Wandering Bull, LLC , we proudly offer a selection of Wampum earrings and pendants. We also provide you with Wampum beads, hairpipe and tubes so you can fashion your own creations!
For the collector! The classic style beadwork on these Moccasins Antique Iroquois Style Brown makes them a collector’s delight. The artisan made these soft sole moccasins with tobacco colored Deerskin Leather with puckered toes. He or she added brown velveteen cuffs and vamps. The crafter beaded a classic floral design on the vamps with 8/0 Pony Beads in complementary colors. Transparent Red pairs with Cheyenne Pink, White pairs with Clear, Crow Pale Blue pairs with Pony Trader Blue, Dark Green pairs with Transparent Cheyenne Green and Greasy Yellow pairs with Transparent Amber. A few brass sequins accentuate the design. Two rows of White Seed Beads surround the floral design.
The velveteen cuffs feature zigzag designs in Transparent Amber. Two rows of White Seed Beads surround the zigzags. The crafter edged the cuffs with red fabric. He or she also lined the moccasins with cotton fabric.
These Moccasins Antique Iroquois Style Brown came from a collection. They show minimal signs of wear. You will see some of the beads have been lost from the vamps and the fabric is worn in places. The edges of the vamps look tattered. We are selling these as collectible only. One of a Kind!
These moccasins measure about 10.75 inches long x about 3.5 inches wide. They stand about 3 inches high at the cuff. One of a kind!
These beautiful Wampum Teardrop Earrings feature a sterling silver rope design around the edge. They dangle from Sterling Silver hooks.
Native Americans who lived on the Northeast Coast of North America harvested Quahog clams from the waters of the Atlantic. Quahog shells thrive in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York, with a great abundance of them in Long Island Sound. Native crafters carved the beautiful purple and white shells into pendants and beads. These Wampum beads functioned as exchange items for the Northeastern Native Americans.
Today, skilled crafters use Quahog Wampum to create pendants, cabuchons and beads for contemporary jewelry. At The Wandering Bull, we proudly offer a selection of Wampum earrings and pendants. We also provide you with Wampum beads, hairpipe and tubes so you can fashion your own creations!
Antique Braintanned Leather Bag with Quillwork and Beadwork
This collectible Quilled Antique Bag is a fantastic find! The crafter used Braintanned Deerskin Leather to make the bag. He or she covered the bottom of the bag with Porcupine Quillwork in Red, Green and Orange quills. Then the crafter attached 11 strips covered with more quills in Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. The crafter attached these strips together at the bottom with a single Dark Blue Seed Bead between each one.
Along the sides of the bag, the crafter added Lazy Stitch beadwork in Turquoise, Dark Blue and White Center Red Seed Beads. More Dark Blue Seed Beads appear along one edge of the Quillwork. At the top of the bag, you will see edge beading in White Center Red and Turquoise Seed Beads along with the remains of mostly missing quillwork. At the very bottom you will see the remains of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing fringe or drops.
Native Americans use Quillwork to adorn a wide range of items, including moccasins, leggings, and dresses, as well as personal accessories like bags, pouches, and jewelry. Historically, quillwork was primarily practiced by women, who gathered the quills and prepare them for use. They cleaned, softened, and dyed the quills using natural materials such as berries or roots. This Quilled Antique Bag itself measures 5″ x 2″. The quilled strips are 1.75″ long and the remaining fringe is about 3″ long. Overall the bag measures about 7″ long.
This Bag is very fragile due to its age. You will see some quills and beads are missing, as well as most of the bottom fringe. We are selling it in a Ryker mount to help protect it. One of a Kind!
Add this fabulous Antique Apache Style Beaded Bag to your collection! Note the unusual top closure. A beaded cover slides down the Deerskin Leather Lacing handle to close the Bag. The crafter used Pony Trader Blue, Alabaster, Cobalt Blue and White Center Red 12/0 Seed Beads to create the geometric design. He also added edge beading in Pony Trader Blue and Alabaster to the sides of the bag and the bottom edge of the cover.
On the bottom you will see 0.5″ antique hand rolled Tin Cones hanging from Deerskin Leather Lacing fringe.
This Antique Beaded Bag is in remarkable condition for its age (late 1800s). Any bead loss looks like it is due to the old Beads breaking, rather than coming undone. Some of the longer fringe pieces have detached from the bag. This Bag is intact.
This Bag measures 4.5″ long (not including the fringe) x 3.5″ wide at the widest point.
We make our Three Row Chokers here at the shop. We use soft Deerskin Leather Lacing, 1″ Bone Hairpipe or Buffalo Horn Hairpipe, Nickel Beads and glass Tile Beads.
Each Three Row Choker measures approximately 13″ long. You can adjust the fit with the Deerskin Leather Lacing ties.
Choose from four color combinations:
White Bone Hairpipe with Red Tile Beads
White Bone Hairpipe with Blue Tile Beads
Black Horn Hairpipe with Red Tile Beads
Black Horn Hairpipe with Blue Tile Beads
We will add a complementary second Tile Bead color.
Custom made items require time to make! Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.
We make our Three Row Hairpipe Bracelets here at the shop. We make each Three Row Bracelet with soft Deerskin Leather Lacing, 1/2″ Bone Hairpipe or Horn Hairpipe, Nickel Beads and glass Tile Beads.
Our Three Row Bracelets measure approx. 7″ long. You can adjust the fit with the Crow Bead closure.
Choose Horn (Black) or Bone (White). Choose Blue or Red Tile Beads.
We make our Reproduction Glass Wampum Bracelets with assorted Glass Wampum Beads. We weave them with soft Deerskin Leather Lacing. The Glass Crow Bead closures make them one size fits all.
Wampum Bead designs, Deerskin Leather Lacing color and Glass Crow Bead color will vary.
A Smudge Feather is perfect item for sending prayers to the Great Spirit. Use one when you are burning White Sage or other herbals. When the smoke starts to rise, wave a feather to gently send it out or towards whatever you are cleansing. Our exclusive Smudge Feathers come in three styles!
We make our Original Feather with a Natural Turkey Wing Feather. Then we wrap it with fringed deerskin and add glass bead embellishments.
Our Beaded Cuff style comes with a 2″ beaded cuff and a fluff feather.
Our Exclusive Deluxe Smudge Feather features a Hand painted Eagle Feather decorated with a beaded cuff, a painted leather medicine wheel, and fluffs.
The sizes vary slightly from 12 inches -14 inches. Since feathers are unique, they will vary in appearance. Don’t miss our White Sage, Abalone Shells, and Smudge Sticks.
This Wampum Jewelry Fetish Bear will look fabulous on earrings! You can see the Heartline etching on one side.
Our quality carved fetishes come drilled top to bottom. You will find them easy to use for stringing fetish necklaces or as drops. Each one varies in color and shape slightly.
The Bear Fetish measures approx. 17 mm or 5/8″ long x 1/2″ tall at the hump on the back
We also offer a Bird and a Fox Fetish.
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Tubes, Hairpipe, Beads and Findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. These real Quahog Wampum Shell beads and pendants will vary in color striations – each bead is a miniature work of art! Beads are measured in millimeters (length x diameter). These are exceptional pieces for the most particular craftspeople. Please note prices are PER PIECE.
You will love using this Wampum Jewelry Fetish Fox on your next jewelry project!
Our quality carved fetishes come drilled top to bottom. You will find them easy to use for stringing fetish necklaces or as drops. Each one varies in color and shape slightly.
The Fox Fetish measures approximately 24 mm long.
We also offer a Bird and a Heartline Bear Fetish.
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Tubes, Hairpipe, Beads and Findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. These real Quahog Wampum Shell beads and pendants will vary in color striations – each bead is a miniature work of art! Beads are measured in millimeters (length x diameter). These are exceptional pieces for the most particular craftspeople. Please note prices are PER PIECE.
This Wampum Jewelry Fetish Bird will look fabulous on earrings!
Our quality carved fetishes come drilled top to bottom. You will find them easy to use for stringing fetish necklaces or as drops. Each one varies in color and shape slightly.
The Bird Fetish measures approximately 24 mm long.
We also offer a Heartline Bear and a Fox Fetish.
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Tubes, Hairpipe, Beads and Findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. These real Quahog Wampum Shell beads and pendants will vary in color striations – each bead is a miniature work of art! Beads are measured in millimeters (length x diameter). These are exceptional pieces for the most particular craftspeople. Please note prices are PER PIECE.
Add these antique Moccasins Child’s Iroquois Style to your collection. The crafter made these moccasins with tobacco colored Deerskin Leather. He or she added black fabric cuffs with a red ribbon to the top. Then the crafter created the classic Iroquois raised beadwork botanical design to the vamps. He or she used Clear, Transparent Green, Transparent Amber and Transparent Red Seed Beads to create the design. A couple of Brass Sequins accentuate it. Rows of White Seed Beads edge the vamp. The crafter also added two rows of White Seed Beads to the edge of the fabric cuff. Beige colored fabric lines the inside of the back part of the moccasins.
We got these Moccasins Child’s Iroquois Style from a collection. They do not show much wear, but you will see tears in the fabric of the cuffs and the inner lining. The beadwork remains intact. We are selling these as collectible only. One of a Kind!
This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of Deerskin leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure about 5.5 inches long x 2.5 inches wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
A crafter created this Heart Pin Cushion Whimsy using Clear Seed Beads and Gray Basket Beads. Three tassels made of seed and basket beads hang from the bottom. It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
This Whimsy comes in the shape of a heart. The front shows a dark blue fabric. Crafters often create Whimsies with velveteen, but we can see no nap left on this fabric to suggest it was velveteen. Polished cotton in a tan color makes up the back. You will see some staining on the back and edges, and minimal bead loss.
Carved Wampum Feather Pendants take their place among the real Wampum products we offer. You will also find real wampum tubes, Hairpipe, beads and findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Because they are made from natural quahog shells, these beads and pendants will vary in color striations – each bead is a miniature work of art!
These are exceptional pieces for the most particular craftspeople. Thus, please note prices are PER PIECE.
You can purchase our Wampum Feathers Pendants singly. If you order more than one, we will make best matches for pairs.
Choose a Straight Feather Pendant or a Curved Feather Pendant. They measure 1.25″ long with an attached ring.
These earrings feature beautifully carved Howling Wolves made from wampum! You will not want to miss these miniature works of art for your ears!
Each Wolf measures just 1″ long and comes on a Sterling Silver French Hook.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
Show off some purple and white with these 1.5″ long Wampum Earrings. They come with a sterling silver setting and french hooks.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
These adorable Wampum Heartline Bear Earrings feature Heartline Bear fetishes! Show your affinity to the great bear with these beautiful earrings!
Each Bear measures 3/4″ long. They hang from Sterling Silver French hooks.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
This Antique Niagara Needle Case will make a welcome addition to your collection! The crafter made it with green cotton. He or she created a three dimensional floral design with a bird using Clear Seed and Basket beads. Clear Seed Bead loops decorate the edges. Inside you will find pink polished cotton.
The bead loss on this case is minimal. Some of the Clear Seed Bead loops on the edge have come off. The case measures about 4.5″ x 4.5″ at the widest points.
Though it is not recommended that you use this case for needles, it will make a beautiful display piece! One of a Kind!
Add this Pair of Vintage Quilled Wheels to you collection! One piece has two medicine wheels wrapped in yellow and red dyed porcupine quills with red ribbon tied to the middle. They are attached to a 12 inch ribbon with red, yellow and blue stripes. The top of the ribbon has two pieces of leather lacing adorned with metal beads, a deer dew claw and yellow beads. This piece shows some wear with fading and staining on the ribbon as well as some quill damage.
The second piece has a transparent amber glass ring with four pieces of red and yellow quilled leather lacing. Four shorter pieces of leather hang from the top with metal beads at the ends. One of the pieces of quilled lacing still has a metal cone attached. This piece also has some quill damage and is missing three cones. It measures 12 inches long.
This Hat Antique Glengarry is ready to join your beadwork collection. The crafter decorated this Brown velveteen cap in classic Iroquois style floral designs. He or she used 8/0 Pony Beads in White, Clear, Pony Trader Blue, Light Blue, Greasy Yellow, Amber, Transparent Red, and Dark Pink to create the floral designs. The the crafter added sequins between the flowers. Lines of White, White Center Red, and Pumpkin Seed Beads outlines the edges of the three velveteen pieces and decorate most of the top. Red bias tape outlined the edges of this hat. The crafter lined the inside with brown fabric.
The Glengarry hat is a traditional Scottish cap that Scottish military regiments wore. The name comes from the Glengarry region in Scotland. Traders imported hats like these for exchange with Native Americans during the 19th century. Iroquois and Wabanaki crafters decorated them with Beadwork and Ribbons to make colorful accessories. This Antique Glengarry Cap measures about 10.5″ long and about 5″ wide at the top. You will see bead loss in the main designs and the Seed Bead lines. Most of the bias tape edging has deteriorated. We are selling it as a collectible. One of a Kind!
