Class Book __ COPYRIGHT DEPOSITT OUR ISLAND EMPIRE A Hand-Book of Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippine Islands BY CHARLES MORRIS AUTHOR OF "THE NATION'S NAVY," "THE WAR WI $5000, Dark chocolate kahelelani are extrememely rare. 21 " Kahelelani herringbone style shell lei/ShellsHawaii #545. Niihau shell jewelry is one of the most Hawaiian art forms represented in Maui Hands. Niihau Shells for sale| 58 ads for used Niihau Shells Refine your search tupilak Choose a category Collectibles Jewelry & Watches All Used New Vintage niihau shell Vintage niihau shell - a countryregion of manufacture equivalent to united states Los Angeles eBay 1 bid, Price: 500 $ Product condition: Used See details Rare vintage hawaiian Tours begin from Koloa, Kauai, and take participants across the often-rough Kaulakahi Channel to Lehua. This item was. 100 pcs Large size of Kahelelani shells from Niiahu #2112. Find BRAND NEW PHENOMENAL HAWAII COMMON LEI PERMITTED TO US MAINLAND CIRCULAR MEMENTO in the Collectibles - Cultures & Ethnicities - Hawaiian category in Webstore online auctions #114202513 100 pcs Large size of Kahelelani shells from Niiahu #2111. The Niihau School of Kekaha is a public charter school that's trying to perpetuate the language for future generations. Captcha failed to load. I combined these shells with purple cones from Kauai but 85% of these shells are from Niihau. Shades of colors are often identified ashiehie(light) orikaika(dark). Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Great! Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! 20 inches $7500 llea shells are similar to Momi but larger and often woven into mens leis. 3,201, 6,401 These are kahelelani. $235.00. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. While some shells and shell colors are more common and easy to find, there are other varieties that are extremely rare and a lei that includes these particular shells will jump in price significantly. The law also says Niihau shell leis must be strung within the state, and stipulates that Niihau shell leis be made with at least 80 percent of Niihau shells and labeled with the Niihau shell percentage content. Kahelelani, meaning the royal going, are named so because in the early times they were primarily worn by chiefs, Kahelelani was named the first chief of Niihau. Single strand kahelelani bracelet with pink and yellow . Learn more. Original Price 853 Refurbished. View more at http://pacificnetwork.tv $165.00. Act 91 prohibits jewelry from being labeled "Niihau" if it is not made mostly with shells from the island of Niihau. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. The illustrations feature views, costumes, professions, ships, animals, antiquities, maps, and portraits of rulers. Just a word of caution when identifying Niihau shells. Turning off personalised advertising opts you out of these sales. Custom orders are always welcome. Buy your's now as they may not be available again. A private island with a population of mostly pure Native Hawaiian descent, Niihau has no rivers running into the ocean. It's finished with granulated cowries and an 18k clasp. Ni'ihau shells are a variety of endemic species of sea creatures whose shells are picked off the shores of the island of Ni'ihau. It's easy to find pictures of Queen Kapi'olani wearing beautiful multi-strand lei as jewelry. Finished with a 14k clasp. Niihau born Ilei Beniamina talks about classic shell lei making. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Looking to shop niihau shell lei? This is a list of mix size Momi shells. Betsey Johnson. SOLD JUN 15, 2022. this set of Momi shells are grade B. Original Price 7,681 These vintage Niihau shells are 5 mm - 7 mm in length. They are from Niihau but they don't have much of luster on them. 18" $8500. $550. Kauai also has very talented lei makers and the sunrise shell or Langford's Pecten has become popular as a centerpiece that is combined with the more traditional styles of lei. Allain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706) was a French soldier. Niihau Shells for Sale - Etsy Check out our niihau shells for sale selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Once youre done with niihau shell lei online shopping, you may want to pop over to our gift guides to find some presents for those extra-special occasions (think birthdays, weddings, housewarming, anniversaries and all those festivals) that are made with the utmost love and care by real people for your closest friends and family members! Although it is not a Ni'ihau tradition to use them as pendants, it became very popular on Kauai starting in the 1970's. $1500, This is a design that I created for my mother and many people have requested it. 13.25, 17.68 They are also the most difficult to collect in usable quantities. HAWAIIAN 100% NIIHAU 20-1/2 INCH 5-STRAND COLLECTOR'S KAHELELANI SHELL LEI Opens in a new window or tab Brand New $3,500.00 butch6868 (21,171) 97.3% or Best Offer +$35.00 shipping Sponsored Vintage Niihau Shell TRIPLE STRAND Pikake Style Lei Opens in a new window or tab Pre-Owned $2,950.00 tiankun-0 (5) 0% Contact me to choose your own sunrise. $145.00. These earrings will be a limited stock, so get yours today. I ended up with a really lovely 2 strand white momi, with matching earrings. However, the term generally refers to three different shells that are commonly used to make Ni'ihau shell lei: kahelelani , momi, and liki, as well as a fourth one, kmoa, which is frequently used to add contrasting color. We recommend purchasing from a reputable source as it could be difficult identifying whether or not you are in possession of an authentic Niihau Lei. Please. Have a question?   India   |   English (UK)   |   (INR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalised search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. This piece sold, but a similar one can be created~, This 5 strand lei features the rarest colors of kahelelani. Related Reading: 9 Best Places To Visit On Gorgeous Kauai Dont kn~, Ppclion 100 pcsa quantity qualified as 100pcs , Pair vintage hawaiian. This is a really beautiful and elegant pair of Niihau shell earrings set . HAWAIIAN 100% NIIHAU DESIGNER 19" KAHELELANI SHELL MAUNA LOA LEI Brand New $800.00 Seller: butch6868 (21,164) 100% or Best Offer +$25.00 shipping Sponsored HAWAIIAN 100% NIIHAU SHELLS 24-1/4 INCH DESIGNER FOUR DOUBLE HELICONIA LEI Brand New $2,000.00 Seller: butch6868 (21,164) 100% or Best Offer +$25.00 shipping 12 watchers Sponsored The work was an early exploration of geography and cosmography. 725, 853 Captcha failed to load. Classic kahelelani bracelet with many colors and a solid 14k clasp. It is finished with granulated cowries and an 18k clasp. Kahelelani is the smallest, most valuable and hardest to prepare. There may be variations, however, in the names that other lei makers commonly use. Up to 20 inches In 2004 the House of Representatives unanimously approved H.B. Ni'ihau also goes by the name, The Forbidden Island, because the island is privately owned. This type of lei can also be made with each strand in a graduated length. This two strand poepoe style is very striking. 5,761, 7,681 This Hawaiian quarter, minted in 2008, shows Kamehameha I, the warrior king who united all of the Hawaiian islands, and also includes the State motto. (50% off), Sale Price 725 If you have a specific request (for instance longer length, more or less strands, different colors) please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, Kahelelani shells are the only shells in the world that gemologists will grade for insurance purposes. It's finished with a solid 18k clasp. Not ready to check-out just yet? Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. We hope you will come to appreciate Niihau shell jewelry as much as we do! To be picked up here~, 1200 pcs tiny. There are four species of Ni'ihau shells, or Pupu 'O Ni'ihau. Remodeled Home: FREE Maid Service & Concierge Services $ 2100 Cottage with Hawaiian art, large living room w/fireplace 1 mile from Park $ 198 Kailua Beach Hideaway TA-189-305-8560-01 $ 667 Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. It is a two strand poepoe. To give you a better perspective of how tiny some of these shells are, the different kinds of shells pictured in this section are also shown next to a quarter from the series of quarters minted with designs honoring each of the states. If you browse through my site, you will see some excellent examples of more traditional styles as well as some of the more modern Kauai ones. 16 inches #2019 $115.00 This is a special order piece and requires 2-3 weeks lead time. Turning off the personalised advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. They have been used for centuries by the native people of these islands. These earrings will not be duplicated in the future. One Niihau shell lei can run from a hundred dollars up to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the shell type, color and design. This property is not currently available for sale. Aloha~ Rob Arita, These are momi shells. NIIHAU SHELL LEI on Sage large Duvet Cover by hnldesigns 164USD2030-01-01 $164.00 Or 4 interest-free installments of $41.00 with Fabric Perennial Sateen Grand size Twin Full/Queen King/Cal. 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