vintage Hawaiian cowrie shell lei necklace

Updated August 9, 2026

This auction ended on August 19, 2026. See upcoming auctions from Estate Sales of East Texas or current jewelry & watches auctions.
Lot number171
CategoryJewelry & Watches
AuctionMid Summer Sale
DateAugust 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseEstate Sales of East Texas
LocationTyler, Texas

This vintage Hawaiian cowrie shell lei features a triple-strand design with yellow-toned shells.It is approximately 30 inches long and is commonly used as island-themed luau jewelry.Authentic Ni'ihau shell leis, which resemble this style, are painstakingly cleaned and sewn, retailing for much higher prices.

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