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Niihau Shell Lei - 6 Strands, 25" Laiki Kua'ula (Off White "Rice Shells" w/Markings)

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Niihau Shell Lei - 6 Strands, 25  Laiki Kua'ula (Off White  Rice Shells  w/Markings)
Niihau Shell Lei. Authenticated. Laiki Kua'ula, off white "rice" shells with light markings. Species name is Mitrella Margarita of the miter family. Species name is Mitrella Margarita of the miter family. 6 strands measuring 25 inches including the clasp. The clasp is made of 2 well ocean-worn 3/4 inch gold-ringer cowries with hook and eye connectors with 2 traditional Puka shells- naturally worn cone shell bottoms with convenient holes on each side of the cowry. Assessed characteristics: The Laiki shells have good luster. The alignment and structure is somewhat substandard making for an uneven "crooked" lei lacking in fluidity of the strands. Note: Needs some cinching up on all strands.