Wampum Bracelet- 3 row

Wampum Bracelet- 3 row

This Wampum Bracelet- 3 row features white and cobalt blue glass wampum beads. The crafter used hemp lacing to string the rows and and these extend to make the ties. The beaded section measures 6.5 inches long. The ties extend an additional 6 inches.  One of a Kind.

A wampum bracelet is a piece of traditional Native American jewelry crafted from wampum beads. Makers string the bracelets with leather, sinew, or plant fibers and often create intricate patterns and designs that highlight their artistry and skill. Native Americans originally shaped beads from the shells of Quahog clams and whelk, and communities across Northeastern North America used these beads to make necklaces, belts, armbands, and clothing decorations. Artisans cut wampum shell into discs and cylindrical, straight‑sided beads about 1/8 inch long and drilled holes through them. When glass wampum beads became available, Native American crafters adopted bead looms and began creating elaborate multi‑row belts and straps.

Wampum Belts

One of the oldest known Wampum Belts is the Hiawatha Belt, which dates to the mid 16th century. It recorded the formation of the League of the Iroquois. This belt has a pattern that shows four hollow squares outlined in white and a white tree shaped design in the center, all connected by white lines. The five nations represented in this belt were the Seneca, the Cayuga, the Onondaga, the Oneida, and the Mohawk.  The belt maker created this belt using the same technique that our crafter used to make this Bracelet 3 Row Wampum on a much larger scale.

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