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Niihau Shell Lei - 10 Strands, 37" Momi Ke'oke'o (White "Dove Shells")

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Niihau Shell Lei - 10 Strands, 37  Momi Ke'oke'o (White  Dove Shells )
Niihau Shell Lei. Momi Ke'oke'o (White "Dove Shells"). 10 strands measuring 37 inches including the clasp. The Cowry clasp is a traditional Poleholeho "apu'upu'u or bumpy or Granulated cowry, white due to sun bleaching and ocean tumbled patina measuring 1 inch enhanced on each side with rare variegated sun dial shells. This cowry has a glistening shine to it, which is not common in adult cowry making it rare. Typically, only juvenile cowries exhibit this shine. Other assessed characteristics: Good selection of shell of shell size, color and luster. Appropriate fluidity and flexibility of the strands. Excellent luster overall.