Beaded Dentalium Shell Statement Necklace Cobalt Blue

This necklace is an Indigenous statement of wealth and status. The dentalium shell was traded across North American from the Arctic to the Plains. They were a form of currency to Indigenous peoples. The shells were harvested from the West Coast and were traded inland.

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I hand sanded and polished each shell to ensure the longevity and comfort of the necklace.

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