Cobalt Blue & White Wampum Belt with Diamond design
This Wampum Belt 5 Row 26.5 inch features small diamond designs. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock used White and Transparent Cobalt Blue Glass Reproduction Wampum to create the design. He used Smoke colored Deerskin Leather Lacing for the warp lace and ties. You can add it as a strap to your Bandoleer Bag or Powder Horn. Or you can wear it alone as a sash!
This Wampum Belt measures 26.5 inches long x 2.25 inches wide. It comes with 9 inches of Smoke colored Leather fringe on one end and about 10 inches on the other. This Wampum Belt 5 Row 26.5 inch is 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.
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!
Wampum Tube Beads are among the most commonly used of wampum beads. You can weave these Wampum Tube Beads into jewelry, traditional or contemporary Wampum Belts. Additionally, you can use them as embellishments on pouches and bags. Native Americans have been using Quahog Clam and Whelk Shell beads for centuries.
We proudly offer strands of real Quahog Wampum Tubes for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Strands come in 4mm x 8mm and 4mm x 16mm. Made from natural quahog shells, these beads vary in color striations – each bead is a miniature work of art!
Furthermore, you can choose from 3 color variations for our 4mm x 8mm Wampum Tubes.
D for mostly purple beads
SW for a mix of white and purple
W for mostly white beads.
These options allow you to create contrasting designs when you make your own Wampum Belts.
We sell these Wampum Tubes by the strand. Strands measure 16″ and have approx. 50 beads.
Our exclusive Wampum Bead Bracelet Kit includes all the materials you need to make a complete pair of bracelets. They will perfectly complement your Eastern Woodlands Regalia. This Kit includes pattern options for the bracelets, or you can design your own!
The Wampum Bead Bracelet Kit contains 2 oz. each of Matte Finish Wampum Beads in Cobalt Blue and White. You also get our own hand cut Deerskin Leather Wampum Warp Lace, a spool of Warp Thread, Needles, Glass Crow Beads and Illustrated Instructions. All you supply is a pair of scissors and a Bead Loom.
Polished, round Wampum Discs come from Real Quahog Wampum Shell. These Wampum Discs come rounded, polished and have one hole drilled in them.
You will find these Wampum Discs perfect for making earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more! Natural variations add to their appeal.
We sell these by the disc. They measure approximately 1″ in diameter.
We are proud to offer Real Quahog Wampum Shell Tubes, Hairpipe, Beads and Findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. These Real Quahog Wampum Shell beads and pendants vary in color striations – each piece is a miniature work of art! These are exceptional pieces for the most particular craftspeople.
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.
Our natural Wampum Turtle Necklace and Earrings make a perfect combination for a jewelry set! The Wampum Turtle Earrings are Real Quahog Wampum Turtles with Sterling Silver French Hook earwires. The Wampum Turtle Necklace comes strung on a Sterling Silver chain.
The Turtle Pendant represents Turtle who holds the world on his back. Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands prize the gorgeous purple and white natural Quahog Wampum shell.
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!
Our Wampum Turtle Necklace comes with a 1.5″ Wampum Turtle Pendant made with real Quahog Wampum. The Wampum Turtle Pendant comes strung on a silver chain.
Beautiful and simple, the Turtle Pendant represents Turtle who holds the world on his back. Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands prize the gorgeous purple and white natural Quahog Wampum shell.
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!
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.
You will agree that our Polymer Clay Wampum Beads are the best reproduction wampum available. Use them to replicate traditional Wampum Belts and jewelry.
Because each one is handmade, they are unique, like the originals, which gives your project a distinctive look. The variegated coloring is very much like the Quahog and whelk shells from which they were originally made.
Each Bead measures about 1 cm long, and 1/2 cm in diameter. These work best with our Single Ply sinew.
You can purchase them in packages of approximately 25, 100 or 1000. Please note that we package these beads on a piece scale so the count is an estimate.
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.
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!
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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. Quahogs are found in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York, with a great abundance in Long Island Sound. Wampum were used by the northeastern Native Americans as a form of gift exchange. European traders and politicians, using beads and trinkets, often exploited gift exchange to gain Native American favor or territory. With the scarcity of metal coins in New England, Wampum quickly evolved into a formal currency after European/Native contact, its production greatly facilitated by slender European metal drill bits. Wampum was mass produced in coastal southern New England. The Narragansetts and Pequots monopolized the manufacture and exchange of wampum in this area. Continue reading Wampum Beads History
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
The five main units of the Hiawatha Wampum Belt represent the five Original Nations that comprised the Iroquois Confederacy. From left to right, this design represents the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca. The connecting line is the path of peace. Other Nations are welcome to travel the path of peace and seek shelter under the great tree.
These oval shaped Wampum Pendants are ready for your unique jewelry creations. Each measures about 1.5″ long x 1″ wide. They come with two holes drilled for stringing on necklaces or earrings. No two are alike.
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 use Wampum to make beads and pendants.
Gorgeous wampum makes wonderful Buttons! A large Wampum Button will make a lovely alternative to a Concho or Abalone Disc!
The thickness of shell required to create our large two hole buttons makes them less common. We also offer conventional 4 hole buttons for shirts, bags or whatever you wish!
We offer 2 styles and 4 sizes:
30mm (approx 1-3/16″) 2 hole style
35mm (approx 1-3/8″) 2 hole style
12mm (approx 0.47″) 4 hole style
15mm (approx. 0.60″) 4 hole style
Try these as a delightful alternative to metal or bone. Who says buttons have to be boring? Try some wampum buttons on your next project!
We offer real Quahog Wampum Choker Spacers for an especially nice finishing touch. Use these exquisite spacers on your next choker!
You will love the beautiful Quahog Wampum Shell with purple and white striations.
We proudly offer real Wampum Tubes, Hairpipe, Round Beads and findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. 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. Please note prices are PER PIECE.
We sell these by the piece. Choose 2 hole or 3 hole.
Our Glass Wampum Beads offer the classic look of real shell wampum without the hefty price tag! You will find these beads perfect for making belts, bracelets, jewelry and more.
We offer five colors, three opaque and two transparent. Dye lots will vary. The transparent purple varies from almost black to a lighter purple.
Choose from:
Transparent Cobalt
Opaque Purple
Transparent Purple
Opaque Ivory
Opaque White
These Wampum Beads measure about 5/16″ (about 9 mm) long and 1/8″ (3mm) wide. They include about 120-140 beads per ounce.
You can purchase them in 1 ounce and 1/2 kilo packages. Buy 2 or more 1/2 Kilo bags of a color and save $4.00.
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.
These dazzling earrings feature delicate Sand Dollars recreated on real wampum! Show your love of the sea with these unique earrings!
Each pendant measures 3/4″ long and hangs from 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.
Reproduction Glass Trade Wampum Beads allow you to add a rainbow of colors to your loomwork and jewelry! Get ready to make some colorful Glass Wampum Straps and Wampum Belts, earrings, even chokers!
These Reproduction Glass Trade Wampum Beads vary in size! They can measure just about 4 mm long and 4 mm in diameter to 4 mm x 3 mm so you can get a lot of detail into a smaller space! They come with a matte finish except for Black and Transparent Cobalt Blue.
Note black vary in size some are 3mm x 3mm.
Choose from:
Dark Green
Cobalt Blue
Trans Cobalt Blue
Dark Red
Greasy Yellow
Yellow
Black
White
Available in 1 ounce and 1/2 kilo (17.5 ounces) packages. Approx. 400 beads per ounce.
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!
Wampum is a facsimile reprint of the 1901 Bulletin of the New York State Museum. The original title was Wampum and Shell Articles Used by the New York Indians by William M. Beauchamp.
This book discusses how the Native Americans from Northeastern North America used Quahog shell wampum. It also describes the items that they made with it.
Black & white illustrations.
The new edition has color photographs of existing contemporary wampum belts.
Our 3 Row Matte Glass Wampum bracelets are handmade just for us by Master Craftsman Andy Bullock. These handmade bracelets feature our Matte Glass Reproduction Wampum Beads in 7 different designs.
Each 3 Row Matte Glass Wampum Bracelet includes soft Deerskin Leather Lacing and Glass Crow Bead closures. They are adjustable, so one size fits all!
We stock these 3 Row Matte Glass Wampum Bracelets, so you may purchase a pair or several of these designs!
Choose from:
A. Red, Cobalt, White Cross
B. Red, Cobalt, White Diagonal
C. Purple, White, Cobalt Diagonal
D. Purple, Cobalt, White Cross
E. White, Turquoise, Cobalt
F. Turquoise, Cobalt, White
G. Cobalt, White, Turquoise, Red
Each of these bracelets are handmade, so the Deerskin Leather Lacing and Crow Bead colors will vary.
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.
We proudly offer real wampum tubes, hairpipe, beads and findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. 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. Please note prices are PER PIECE.
You will love our Carved Wampum Turtles for Earrings, Necklaces and other jewelry.
Carved Wampum Turtles are available in three sizes:
These mini glass wampum beads come in Black, White and Greasy Yellow. These Wampum Beads measure just 6mm long (that’s just over 1/8″).
Bead makers produced beads like these in Europe in the 1700s. Traders brought them to North America. Native American crafters used these glass beads in place of actual Quahog Shell Wampum beads.
You will find them ideal for 18th century reproduction work.
We sell them by the ounce (approx. 160 for Black, 200 for White, 180 for Greasy Yellow) and the 1/2 Kilo (17 ounces).
From the 15th to the 20th century, traders carried European glass beads across the world. Native Americans highly desired glass beads as glass was then an unknown substance in North American. European glass beads, mostly from Venice, some from Holland and, later, from Poland and Czechoslovakia, became popular and sought after by Native Americans. Europeans realized early on that beads were important to Native Americans. Corporations such as the Hudson Bay Trading Company developed lucrative bead-trading markets with them. The Hudson Bay Trading Company was an organized group of explorers who ventured into the North American continent for trade expeditions during the 19th century.
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.
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.
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 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.
Real Quahog Wampum Freeform pendants come in a teardrop shape. Each of these pre-drilled pendants is unique and ready to be added to your next jewelry creation. Note the photo shows both sides of the pendant. The back side of the shell is white.
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.
The small Freeform Pendants measure approximately 1/2″ long with a drilled hole. Perfect for making Necklaces!
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.
The Wampum Arrowhead measures 1.75″ long with an attached ring. Perfect for making Necklaces!
This large 24 Row Wampum Belt is a reproduction of a Belt held by the Smithsonian Museum. The original belt was made at the end of the 19th century. The crafter used Matte Glass Wampum Beads in White and Navy Blue to create the stair-step or lightning like design. She wove the Belt on twine rather than leather lacing.
The Belt measures 22.5″ long x 8.75″ wide. It will make a striking display piece! One of a Kind!
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.
You commonly see Bone and Horn Hairpipe. You can create a very special choker using this Wampum Hairpipe! We sell these by the piece.
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.
Round Wampum Beads come in 4 sizes:
3mm
4mm
5mm
6mm
Quantity Discounts when you buy 10 or more of one size!
Our own Turtle on Wampum Tee Shirt features the popular Native American design of the Turtle with the Tree of Life on his back. In some Native American creation myths, the Turtle holds the land on its back (Turtle Island). Our Turtle image appears over a Native American Wampum Belt.
We print our Turtle on Wampum Tee Shirt on a 100% cotton Oatmeal colored shirt.
Matte glass Reproduction Wampum Beads have a very narrow diameter. That allows you to add more detail in your designs! The matte finish lets the color of the bead show without reflections.
Choose from six colors:
Black
White
Red
Yellow
Turquoise
Cobalt
Light Purple
Each bead measures approx. 3mm x 8mm. You will get approx. 250 beads per ounce.
Purchase our Matte Finish Reproduction Wampum Beads in 1 ounce and 1/2 kilo (17 ounces) packages.
Wampum Rice Beads are similar to hairpipe – but shorter! You will find them great for earrings and as spacers on necklaces.
We proudly offer real wampum tubes, hairpipe, beads and findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Made from natural quahog shells, these 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.
Only $4.75 each when you buy 10 – 24 or $4.10 each when you buy 25+!
Guided by their teacher, Tehanetorens, students of the Indian Way School at Akwesasne Mohawk Nation present their authentic replicas of sacred Iroqouis wampum belts and strings. This book also includes descriptions of the meanings of each piece and how they fit into the history of the Iroquois People.
We use Reproduction Polymer Clay wampum beads to make this classic choker. The five row choker features a cross design. We use handcut Deerskin Leather to make the choker spacers and the ends and ties.
Our Clay Wampum Choker measures about 10″ long. You can adjust the fit with the Deerskin Leather Lacing ties. Expect slight variations in these handmade chokers.
This Wampum Belt with Glass Beads is a Huron church belt. It commemorates the first church built on Huron lands in the 1630’s. The belt has a church on one side, a cross in the center and missionaries and the Hurons. The design is made of 11 rows of white and cobalt glass wampum beads on brain tanned leather. The belt measures 27.5 inches long and 5.25 inches wide.
The Hiawatha Wampum Belt appears on this Purple Tee Shirt! The five main units of the Hiawatha Wampum Belt represent the five Original Nations that comprised the Iroquois Confederacy. From left to right, this design represents the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca. The connecting line is the path of peace. Other Nations are welcome to travel the path of peace and seek shelter under the great tree.
We hand cut our Wampum Warp Lace right here in the shop. This soft Deerskin Leather Lacing makes perfect warp lace for loom weaving. You will find it ideal for making wampum bracelets and belts. You can achieve a very traditional look with this hand cut leather lacing.
Because this product is hand cut, the lengths may not be one continuous piece. But we try to minimize breaks.
Our Warp Lace measures approx. 1/8″ wide. You can purchase it in 10 yard and 25 yard pieces. The colors will vary. Please let us know if you need more than one length for your project so we can try to send you similar colors.
Handcrafted Twined Bag decorated with Wampum Disc Beads
Add this lovely Twined Bag to your collection or use it to carry small essentials. The crafter used natural and brown twine to create the bag. He added seven 3/8″ wide real Quahog Wampum Discs to the bottom of the bag. 2.5″ long loose twine strands hang from the bottom as fringe.
This bag measures 4.25″ x 3.75″ not including the fringe. The strap measures 21″ long. One of a Kind!
A Wampum Bead Bracelet will perfectly complement your Eastern Woodlands Regalia! Follow these step by step instructions to learn how to use a loom to make your own.
Plume Decals feature several Native American designs. You can attach them to car windows or bumpers, campers, regalia suitcases or anywhere you want to show your Native Pride!
Clear heavy gauge vinyl stickers are designed to be waterproof. The Fancy Feather and the Turtle on the Wampum Belt designs have a clear background, so only the design shows.
The rectangular decals measure approx. 7.5″ x 3.75″. Oval decals measure approx. 5″ x 3.25″.
$1.99 Each when you buy 4 or more!
Select from 6 exclusive designs!
Fancy Feather
Kokopelli
Hiawatha Wampum Belt
Turtle with the Tree of Life on his back, over a Wampum Belt
Add this Beaded Otter Bag made with a cased pelt and leather lace handle to your collection of accessories! The crafter designed this unique piece with the head folding over to close the opening of the bag. Red felt and small clear beads lines the opening. You will find a metal brooch stamped SP on the top of the head. Green melon chevron beads on red felt fabric create the eyes. A floral design on red felt fabric and dangles made of clear seed and tube beads, real wampum buttons and clear sequins adorn all four legs. Red ribbons and dangles hang from each foot.
The 20″ tail has a floral and bird design also on red felt fabric, and dangles made of clear seed and tube beads, real wampum buttons and clear sequins. The Beaded Otter Bag measures approx. 24″ long and 7″ wide.
Traditionally Otter bags are used for carrying personal belongings, herbs, ceremonial items or as a decorative accessory. It’s softness, durability, and water-resistant properties make it a highly valuable and a preferred material for creating bags that can withstand different weather conditions. Intricate beadwork, quillwork, or other decorative elements often decorate the bags.
Add this Breech Cloth Beaded Red to your dance clothes! The crafter used Red Wool with Black Bias Tape Trim. He created a beaded design using (mostly) White Seed Beads. Double Curve designs appear above a series of arrow designs. The crafter accented the Double Curve designs with a real Quahog Wampum Disc at the top. Nine real Quahog Wampum Beads accent the row below. Bright red fabric lines the back side. This Breech Cloth measures 62 inches long and 11 inches wide. We got it from a collection. It is in like new condition. One of a Kind!
Breech Cloths (also known as Breech Clouts) are lengths of fabric or leather. Native American men traditionally wear breech cloths (or breech clouts) alone or with Leggins. A Breech Cloth goes between the legs. The front and back are draped over a belt or Leather Lacing tie. They provide protection for sensitive areas of the body while allowing for freedom of movement, especially important for activities like hunting, gathering, and dancing. Men can wear them plain or decorate them with Brooches, Beadwork or ribbon work. They can also cut them from a wool blanket with a striped selvedge edge, and the stripes will serve as decoration.
Shell Tube Bead Strands with mother-of-pearl opalescence can be used like wampum beads. They measure approximately 8 mm long. They come on a strand that measures about 16 inches long. Each strands comes with approximately 50 beads. You can buy several and string them to create a striking necklace! Quantities are Limited!
Our updated Gustoweh Headdress Kit has everything you need to make an Iroquois Gustoweh (Real Hat). This is one of the most appropriate headdresses for Eastern Woodlands Indian Regalia.
Our Gustoweh Headdress Kit includes:
Natural Turkey Feathers
Wood splints for the frame
Fabric
Glover’s Needle
Black Warp Thread
3 Wood Feather Sockets & Pin sets
Tape
Illustrated Directions.
You will also need Pliers, Scissors and Glue or a Hot Glue Gun.
Full color illustrations walk you through the construction of a basic Gustoweh Headdress. You choose which Feather placement from each of the five Iroquois Nations you prefer. Decorate your completed Gustoweh with a Gustoweh Band or Trade Brooches. You may also add Beadwork or a Wampum Bead Strip.
Traditional and Transitional. By Lee Roscoe. Softcover. 77 pgs.
In this well illustrated book. Lee Roscoe profiles several Wampanoag artists and discusses their work. She begins with Wetu, or bark dwellings, and continues with Matting, Twining, Pottery, Wampum, Regalia, Adornment, Painting and Mixed Media. Each section features a Wampanoag artist and includes historical information about the craft itself and the required materials. This unique book provides a look into contemporary Wampanoag art, as well as the cultural history that inspires it.
The Appendix lists museums and other venues where you can view Native American art and exhibits.
WOW! Fantastic! Splendid! Just what Chris and Carolyn said as they were looking through this book. Johnson covers the history of Iroquois culture from the 1500s to the present. You will find photographs of Native American regalia, beadwork, Wampum Belts and historical places.
If you want to be both educated and inspired, do not miss this book!
Full of color and black & white photographs and illustrations.
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items. The basic twin curves can be ‘filled in’ with a variety of design elements. Our Double Curve Motif Tote Bag features floral elements on the main design and the border designs. Our classic black Double Curve Motif is sure to become a favorite!
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
We feature the Turtle that supports the Earth on his back on our bright green Turtle Island Canvas Tote Bag. It comes with a black webbed handle. The Turtle has the Tree of Life design on his back. A Double Curve motif frames the Turtle design.
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
Many Native American cultures consider the Thunderbird a symbolic animal. An 18th century Iroquois quilled hunting bag inspired our Thunderbird Tote Bag design. This walnut colored Bag features ivory and red Thunderbird designs with simulated quillwork and tin cone tassels. The bright red handle really sets off the Thunderbird design.
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
The Native American Medicine Wheel design consists of a circle divided into four colors: Red, Yellow, Black and White. The four colors represent the Four Directions. Our Medicine Wheel Tote features a Medicine Wheel with 2 Eagle Feathers tied to its center. The bright red bag has black webbed handles. Our Medicine Wheel Tote is a customer favorite!
High quality embroidered patches will look great sewn on jackets, purses, baseball caps and more. Bright vibrant colors will not fade. Check out all of our designs! Round patches are 2.5″ in diameter. Large patches measure 3″ x 2″.
Bone Buttons make a great alternative to contemporary buttons. Use them on historical Regalia. You can also use them as decorative buttons on your Native American craft projects.
These Buttons measure 1″ in diameter with 2 holes.
Because these Buttons are natural products, the colors will vary. Most are ivory colored but some are darker.
We also offer Buttons in natural Quahog Wampum Shell, Deer Antler and Pewter. Shop all of our Buttons!
