Wampum Shell Plain Heishi Beads 16 inch 170 pieces

Beads average about 6mm to 6.5mm in diameter. These beautiful beads are crafted in the style of the traditional Wampum beads found throughout the Eastern Woodlands Native American Tribes. Versatile and eye-catching, these beads were used for everything from currency to treaty belts and are found here in a most storied color combination. These curated strands incorporate purple and warm-toned off whites with the amazing natural textures of magnificent clam and whelk shells.