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Niihau Shell Lei - 5 Strands, 37" Laiki Ahiehie & Laiki Lenalena ("Rice Shells")

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Niihau Shell Lei - 5 Strands, 37  Laiki Ahiehie & Laiki Lenalena ( Rice Shells )
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This item SOLD at 2017 Jul 16 @ 20:20UTC-10
Niihau Shell Lei. Authenticated. Laiki Ahiehie (off-white colored "Rice Shells" with fading) and Laiki Lenalena Ahiehie (off white with yellow/beige hued "Rice Shells" with faded brown markings. Species name is Mitrella Margarita of the miter family. 5 strands measuring 37 inches including the clasp. Lei Kui Pololei Kipona (lei sewn straight). This is also known as the old-fashioned style. Clasp is a 7/8th inch Isabella Cowry (Leho kupe'elima) with 2 traditional Puka shells ­ naturally worn cone shell bottoms with convenient holes on each side of the cowry. Assessed characteristics: Good selection of shell size and color. Good luster and good alignment of shells with proper fluidity and flexibility in structure. Some sand visible in the shell apertures. Note: Has been repaired.