21", hand crafted Hawaiian Lei sewn of high quality shells from shells carefully collected on the Island of Ni`ihau Hawaii, known as the Forbidden Island. The puka shells are a beach worn apex of the cone snail shell. The 'opihi shell is a mollusk and often adhere to rocks in intertidal areas. After hurricane Iniki in 1992, the 'opihi babies were washed ashore. The 'opihi shells are not commonly used in the Ni'ihau shell lei. Notice the adult 'opihi shell pendant is golden with a darkened border.
Length: 21"
Materials:- Baby 'opihi shells (brown)
- Puka shells (white)
- Adult golden 'opihi shell (pendant)
- Small silver plated barrel clasp
21", hand crafted Hawaiian Lei sewn of high quality shells from shells carefully collected on the Island of Ni`ihau Hawaii, known as the Forbidden Island. The puka shells are a beach worn apex of the cone snail shell. The 'opihi shell is a mollusk and often adhere to rocks in intertidal areas. After hurricane Iniki in 1992, the 'opihi babies were washed ashore. The 'opihi shells are not commonly used in the Ni'ihau shell lei. Notice the adult 'opihi shell pendant is golden with a darkened border.
Length: 21"
Materials:
- Baby 'opihi shells (brown)
- Puka shells (white)
- Adult golden 'opihi shell (pendant)
- Small silver plated barrel clasp
More information at http://www.niihauheritage.org/ and www.kauaifinds.com
Barbara Kauai Hawaii USA
Baby Opihi Shell Golden Opihi Lei
- Product Code: KFB_N030
- Availability: In Stock
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$100.00