Vintage At Least 80 Year Old Hawaiian 4 Strand Momi Shell Lei
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:50709986 | Jewelry Type: Necklace, Pendant |
Offered is this 100% authentic vintage Hawaiian hand strung 4 strand Momi lei., (Euplica Variens )shells (one of 2 offered) First time offered. 1 strand @ 38" 1 strand @ 36" 1 strand @ 25" 1 strand @ 20".. PROVENANCE: This lei belonged to my mother, Elizabeth Puanani Lewis. Her hanai mother was a Ms. Lewis who lived on Artesian Way near Punahou School Honolulu (she passed away approx. 1947) According to my mom, her "auntie" gave these to her when she turned 18 around 1940. I cannot be...gin to imagine how old they actually are but at least 80 years old. Strung with some type of woven fiber cord (not monofilament) There are a few "gaps" either due to age and lost shells and also retied in a couple of places. I will include one half of the bag of spare shells shown. Due to the age of this Lei, I am selling it "as is". Shipped with USPS First Class.
