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Elizabeth James-Perry Wampum Whale Effigy Necklace
Elizabeth James-Perry Wampum Whale Effigy Necklace Elizabeth-James-Perry-hand-sculpted-whale-effigy-necklace-NEJ00055-1

Elizabeth James-Perry Wampum Whale Effigy Necklace

$250.00

Elizabeth James-Perry Wampum Whale Effigy Necklace

A necklace in the shape of a whale effigy by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry, hung on very soft Native-tanned deerskin. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all in the traditional way, by hand, to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person.

Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes.

Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. She continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them.

Whale pendant is 1 7/8 inches high x 5/8 inches at its widest x 3/8 inches thick. Deerskin cord is 42 inches long, so it can be tied at any desired length.

Materials: quahog shells, Native-tanned deerskin.

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SKU: NEJ00055 Category: Necklaces Tags: Aquinah, deep purple, Elizabeth James Perry, Native American art, Native American jewelry, Native-tanned deerskin, necklace, Wampanoag, wampum
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Elizabeth James-Perry Wampum Whale Effigy Necklace

A necklace in the shape of a whale effigy by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry, hung on very soft Native-tanned deerskin. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all in the traditional way, by hand, to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person.

Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes.

Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. She continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them.

Whale pendant is 1 7/8 inches high x 5/8 inches at its widest x 3/8 inches thick. Deerskin cord is 42 inches long, so it can be tied at any desired length.

Materials: quahog shells, Native-tanned deerskin.

Additional information

Weight1 lbs
Dimensions8 × 6 × 4 in

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Home & Away Gallery represents living artists who honor their cultural traditions. We delight in the work of artists whose vision allows them to step beyond tradition into unexplored territory, continuing the evolution of their culture’s artwork that has taken place over hundreds or even thousands of years. We personally select all the work in our gallery and we will be happy to search for specific work to fill your needs. Above all, we value the relationships we develop through our gallery: relationships with customers as well as relationships with artists.
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Home & Away Gallery represents living artists who honor their cultural traditions. We delight in the work of artists whose vision allows them to step beyond tradition into unexplored territory, continuing the evolution of their culture’s artwork that has taken place over hundreds or even thousands of years. We personally select all the work in our gallery and we will be happy to search for specific work to fill your needs. Above all, we value the relationships we develop through our gallery: relationships with customers as well as relationships with artists. © Copyright 2019 DAASH, LLC dba Home & Away Gallery