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Niihau Shell Lei - 5 Strands, 48" Momi Kua'ula (Off White "Dove Shells")

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Niihau Shell Lei - 5 Strands, 48  Momi Kua'ula (Off White  Dove Shells )
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This item SOLD at 2017 Jul 16 @ 18:55UTC-10
Niihau Shell Lei. Authenticated. Sewn in the Pikake (Jasmine Flower) lei style. 5 strands measuring 48 inches including the clasp. Momi Kua'ula, grooved off-white "dove" shells. Clasp is well-worn, ocean-tossed, 1 inch (Poleholeho Onikiniki) or snake head cowry or, accompanied typically with 2 Puka shells- naturally worn cone shell bottoms with convenient holes on each side of the cowry. Other assessed characteristics: Good luster with good alignment of shells with proper fluidity and flexibility in structure. Good selection of shell size, color, and distribution. Note: Has been repaired.