16", rare Hawaiian Lei made of precious gem quality shells carefully collected on the Island of Ni`ihau Hawaii, known as the Forbidden Island. Puka shells (round with center hole) are actually the base of cone shell worn down by the movement of sand.

Length: 16"

Materials:

• kahelelani ‘akala pua (pink tiny shells)
  
• kahelelani ‘oma‘oma ‘o (dark/tan tiny shells)
  
• momi ke‘oke‘o kua‘ula (white shells)
  
• Puka Shells
  
• Magnetic clasp

More information at http://www.niihauheritage.org/ and www.kauaifinds.com
Barbara Kauai Hawaii USA