Wampum Shell 20mm Cross Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Flower which comes in many forms

which comes in many forms and color variations

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Wampum Shell 20mm Cross Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Flower which comes in many formsWampum is made from one of the hardest and most beautiful shells in the world: the Northern Quahog, a clam found along the New England coast. The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns. Only a small percentage of Wampum shells have deep layers of purple and are thick enough to make beads.