Wampum Shell 4mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Ancient Cellar Black Agate had Red Jasper inlaid in

had Red Jasper inlaid in its hilt

The colors are predominantly a deep red/brown

including browns

with points at both ends (double terminated)

A relatively rare silicate mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks around the world

Wampum Shell 4mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Ancient Cellar Black Agate had Red Jasper inlaid inWampum 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.