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Niihau Shell Lei - 3 Strands, 45" Pikake Style Momi "Dove Shells" (Various Colors)

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Niihau Shell Lei - 3 Strands, 45  Pikake Style Momi  Dove Shells  (Various Colors)
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This item SOLD at 2017 Jul 16 @ 17:50UTC-10
Niihau Shell Lei. Authenticated. Sewn in the Pikake (Jasmine flower) lei style. 3 strands measuring 45 inches including the clasp. Momi Ke'oke'o White "dove" shells, Momi Ke'oke'o Waha 'ula'ula White "dove" shells with red lip, Momi Lenalena Yellow "dove" shells, Momi Onikiniki Maika'i "Dove" shells with medium brown spots. The clasp is a Bumpy or Granulated cowry (Poleholeho 'apu'upu'u), white due to sun bleaching measuring 1 and 1/4 inch with 2 Puka shells- naturally worn cone shell bottoms with convenient holes on each side of the cowry. Assessed characteristics: Good selection of shell size, color, and placement. Good structure with appropriate fluidity and flow. Very good luster overall. Note: Missing 1 shell on the Momi Onikiniki Maika'i strand 3 1/2 inches from the Puka shell.