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Shell Dentalium 1-1.5 Inches
$1045
$1742
Unit price
SKU: 39DT111
39DT111: Shell Dentalium 1-1.5 Inches 100GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
These are genuine Dentalium hexagonum shell beads, sold by the 100g, ranging from 1 to 1.5 inches in length — the naturally tapered, tusk-shaped shells that have been traded and treasured across cultures for centuries.
Specifications
- Color: Shell Dentalium 1-1.5 Inches
- Material: Dentalium Hexagonum
- Quantity: 100g
What to make with them
Their elongated tubular form makes them a natural fit for fringe work, earrings, and regalia-inspired pieces where that distinctive tusk silhouette does the heavy lifting — string them vertically for dramatic drop, or space them along leather cord for a look rooted in traditional adornment.
Pickup currently unavailable at 8535 Commerce Place Drive NE Ste A
Description
Dentalium are small tusk shaped univalve mollusks. These little shells were used for adornment as well as money amongst Pacific coastal tribes. Most Dentalium available in today's bead and jewelry market is imported from Asia. This Asian Dentalium is more brittle than the Dentalium originally used by Native tribes.
Additional Details
- MaterialDentalium Hexagonum
39DT111: Shell Dentalium 1-1.5 Inches 100GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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