Featured Wampum Jewelry
Wampum Heart Pendant
Crushed quahog shell inlaid into a heart-shaped wampum pendant on a sterling silver necklace, handcrafted and inspired by the traditions of the Northeastern Woodlands.
Beaded Wampum Necklace
Beaded wampum and spiny red oyster beads with a hand cut wampum pendant, inspired by the traditions of the Northeastern Woodlands.
Wampum Pendant
A natural wampum pendant on a hand-braided sinew, inspired by traditional wampum styles of the Northeastern Woodlands.
“I love my wampum pendant necklace! It is so beautiful it is my new favorite, I cant wait to get earrings too!”
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About the Artist
The Artist Behind Little River Wampum
Robert J. Hayward is a member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the artist behind Little River Wampum. Using quahog shell, the traditional material used for centuries to create wampum, he handcrafts each piece while honoring the cultural traditions of the Northeastern Woodlands.
Each design blends traditional inspiration with contemporary style, highlighting the natural beauty of the shell and the continuing legacy of wampum as both art and cultural expression.
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