Native American prosperity dentalium necklace

Content Description

Worn by a tribe on the northwest coast as a sign of wealth. Made of dentalium (a certain type of shell) that looks like a tooth. Necklace contains 41 dentalium with three or four little red beads, then a cream or a blue bead before the next dentalium. There are two strands with nearly an equal number of beads depending on the size, etc. Dentalium was also used as money.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No