Wampum

Wampum

Wampum Ed. by Mark Humpal. Softcover. 208 pgs.

This book 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. It also describes the items that they made with it like Beads, Pendants, Tubes, Decorations and  Belts.  You will also find a discussion of the Campbell Wampum Factory in New Jersey.

Black & white illustrations.

The new edition has color photographs of existing contemporary belts.

Today, skilled crafters use Quahog clam shells to create pendants, cabuchons and beads for contemporary jewelry.  At The Wandering Bull, LLC we proudly offer a selection of earrings and pendants. We can also provide you with real Quahog beads, hairpipe and tubes so you can fashion your own creations!

Read the Denver Art Museum Leaflet Iroquoian and Algonkin Wampum: Manufacture and Uses.

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