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Niihau Shell Lei - 3 Strands, 40" Momi Uli Uli (Rare Silver-Grey/Blue "Dove Shells")

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Niihau Shell Lei - 3 Strands, 40  Momi Uli Uli (Rare Silver-Grey/Blue  Dove Shells )
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This item SOLD at 2017 Jul 16 @ 19:05UTC-10
Niihau Shell Lei. Authenticated. Sewn in the Pikake (Jasmine flower) lei style. 3 strands measuring 40 inches including the clasp. Momi Uli Uli. Fairly rare silver­ grey/blue "dove" shells. Clasp is a traditional Bumpy or Granulated Cowry 1 and 1/4 inches (P61eholeho 'apu'upu'u) surrounded typically with 2 Puka shells- naturally worn cone shell bottoms with convenient holes on each side of the cowry. Good shell selection in size, color, and placement. Good luster and good alignment of shells with proper fluidity and flexibility in structure. Note: Has been repaired.