Hand Crafted Wampum Jewelry From Martha's Vineyard by Aquinnah Wampanoag Artist Jason Widdiss
False Sinew Wampum Bracelets
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False sinew is used in place of  actual sinew, which is made from the long muscle fibers of deer. Real sinew is extremely difficult to work with and equally hard to find. While the braid appears to have a manila tint, it fades into a beautiful rustic cream color which compliments the lighter colors in the beads. 

THE HATMARCHA

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Description:
The Hatmarcha is three rows of 11-14mm tube beads that shifts into two rows of 11-14mm tube beads,all with 3-4mm spacers, strung onto a false sinew braid.
 
note. "The Hatmarcha" is sold exclusively through Hatmarcha gift shop in aquinnah, Ma or directly through the artist.
 
 
 
 
7-inch bracelet
$800.00
each additional inch
$90.00

Council Bracelet

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Description:
11 to 14 mm tube beads strung vertically side by side on braided false sinew.
per inch
$120.00
7 inch bracelet
$840.00

Triple Tube with Sinew Braid
 

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Description:
Three rows of 11-14mm tube beads with 3-4mm spacers strung on braided false sinew
 
per inch
$120.00
7 inch bracelet
$840.00

Double Tube with Sinew Braid

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Description:
Two rows of 11-14mm tube beads with 3-4mm spacers strung on braided false sinew.
per inch
$90.00
7 inch bracelet
$630.00

Flat Bead with Braid
 

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Description:
6-7mm by 11-13 rectangular flat beads strung horizontally on a false sinew braid.
per inch
$70.00
7 inch bracelet
$490.00

All sinew bracelets are closed using a button hook system as demonstrated in the picture below.

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