Wampum Anchor Pendant Pin Black Mussel and Fossilized/Mineralized Walrus

Black Mussel and Fossilized/Mineralized Walrus Tusk

Stone: Orange Spiny Oyster And Turquoise

Backing: Lever Back

A beautiful symbol honoring Rhode Island's tradition of sailing and seamanship

these earrings have a slight concave shape and a shimmery hammered texture

Wampum Anchor Pendant Pin Black Mussel and Fossilized/Mineralized WalrusMetal: Sterling Silver Material: Wampum Quahog Shell Length: 1 1 2" Width: 3 4" This seashell jewelry is made from the purple part of the Quahog Clam Shell, Mercenaria mercenaria. This shell has a time tested cultural significance to the American Indians of northeastern North America. Designs of white (wompampeage) and purple (suckauhock) beads are prized by the American Indian as a symbol of wealth, power and are used to sanctify their wedding vows.