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Niihau Shell Lei - 3 Strands, 45 3/4" Momi Ke'oke'o (White "Dove Shells" w/Red Lips)

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Niihau Shell Lei - 3 Strands, 45 3/4  Momi Ke'oke'o (White  Dove Shells  w/Red Lips)
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This item SOLD at 2017 Jul 16 @ 18:05UTC-10
Niihau Shell Lei. Authenticated. Sewn in the Pikake (Jasmine flower) lei style. 3 strands measuring 45 and 3/4 inches including the clasp. Momi Ke'oke'o Waha 'ula'ula, white "dove" shells with red lips and Momi Ke'oke'o, white "dove" shells. The clasp is a Bumpy or Granulated cowry (Poleholeho 'apu'upu'u), white due to sun bleaching measuring 1 inch enhanced with 2 Puka shells- naturally worn cone shell bottoms with convenient holes on each side of the cowry. Assessed characteristics: Excellent selection of shell size, color, and placement. Excellent alignment in structure with appropriate fluidity and flow. Overall excellent luster and well made.