joejansal
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Post by joejansal on Dec 3, 2014 19:52:15 GMT -5
Hi Folks,
Here are some pictures of my quahog, seashells, that are used in making Wampum. Wampum was made by Wampanoag Indians from quahog shells. It was used as currency and decoration. The English and Dutch courts established that wampum would have the same value as a pence (or silver coin). Purple Wampum (suckauhook)held a higher status than white wampum (wompi). Our wampum jewelry is made from authentic Cape Cod quahog shells. Quahog shells could be found from Maine to Maryland. Also, there are two cabochon bracelets that are my first try with rocks. These are two of the slabs I got from Wampidy. Am trying to download pictures, but the site will not let us do it. Can anyone help with this problem. Thanks, Joejan
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 3, 2014 19:56:14 GMT -5
I find them in Florida too. Have you ever seen the purple pearls they are famous for ? Been wanting to tumble some of them. That purple color is amazing.
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Post by kk on Dec 4, 2014 0:47:15 GMT -5
Looking forward to the pictures. I just ordered 3 crosses made of those shells for my girls as Christmas presents.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 4, 2014 9:26:03 GMT -5
Looking forward to the pictures. I just ordered 3 crosses made of those shells for my girls as Christmas presents. I know someone w/carving skills that could do miracles w/quahog. First and last initial is 'k'. I have seen those clam shells piled up at certain points in tidal estuaries, and native man's piles in midden mound piles. Rarely 5 inches across, and commonly 1/4 inch thick. |
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Post by kk on Dec 4, 2014 10:28:49 GMT -5
I know someone w/carving skills that could do miracles w/quahog. First and last initial is 'k'. I have seen those clam shells piled up at certain points in tidal estuaries, and native man's piles in midden mound piles. Rarely 5 inches across, and commonly 1/4 inch thick.  Nahh, I better leave those specialized materials to the pros. I would just mess them up by ending up trying too much detail. They look best with flowing lines and very little detail. I know what to look for, but my hands seem to sabotage me in this regard all the time.  Here are two of the crosses that are on their way here:  Sorry joejansal; I do not mean to hijack your post. If it feels like it, please PM me and I make the changes.  |
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Post by jamesp on Dec 4, 2014 10:41:15 GMT -5
It would be an honor to have you hijack my thread kk.
Certain that joejansel would like to see the cross handy work performed on the type of shells he is so lucky to find.
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 4, 2014 10:56:48 GMT -5
I know someone w/carving skills that could do miracles w/quahog. First and last initial is 'k'. I have seen those clam shells piled up at certain points in tidal estuaries, and native man's piles in midden mound piles. Rarely 5 inches across, and commonly 1/4 inch thick. Nahh, I better leave those specialized materials to the pros. I would just mess them up by ending up trying too much detail. They look best with flowing lines and very little detail. I know what to look for, but my hands seem to sabotage me in this regard all the time. Here are two of the crosses that are on their way here: Sorry joejansal; I do not mean to hijack your post. If it feels like it, please PM me and I make the changes. WOW!!! That is some kick ass work KK!!!!!! |
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Post by kk on Dec 4, 2014 17:23:13 GMT -5
Not my work James and Fossilman....  I'm lucky to know Marcia Poirier, an artist who works primarily with this material. I bought them from her just a few days ago. For those of you with FB, you can see more of her work here: www.facebook.com/marcia.poirier.3?fref=nf |
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Post by jamesp on Dec 4, 2014 18:28:26 GMT -5
Not my work James and Fossilman.... I'm lucky to know Marcia Poirier, an artist who works primarily with this material. I bought them from her just a few days ago. For those of you with FB, you can see more of her work here: www.facebook.com/marcia.poirier.3?fref=nf Stellar Wampum work by Marcia kk |
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Post by Pat on Dec 4, 2014 20:38:01 GMT -5
joejansal save your photos in Flickr or some other third party, then import them here. The forum always says it is full. Didn't know that about wampum. Thanks!
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joejansal
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Post by joejansal on Dec 8, 2014 15:32:47 GMT -5
hi fossilman,
thanks for the Marcia photos, she is fantastic, better than anything I have seen from marthas vineyard I live on cape cod and the vineyard is the place for wampum. I feel like an amateur compared to her. still not able to post pictures, will have to wait for grandson I just cannot grasp these computers.
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Post by pghram on Dec 29, 2014 0:16:15 GMT -5
Amazing!
Rich
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Nahh, I better leave those specialized materials to the pros. I would just mess them up by ending up trying too much detail. They look best with flowing lines and very little detail. I know what to look for, but my hands seem to sabotage me in this regard all the time. 
