Description:

Polynesia, Tahiti, 19th century CE. A stunning and very finely hand made shell crown/lei composed of hundreds and hundreds of tiny seashells of gold, black, and white hues that are meticulously arranged in alternating zigzag/chevron formations. In wonderful condition and quite rare. Size: 26" L (66 cm) around perimeter; opening 7.25" in diameter (18.4 cm); 9" diameter (22.9 cm) from exterior ends; thickness is 1" in diameter (2.5 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex Tad Dale collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 1960 to 2000

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  • Condition: A few loose/missing shells, but most remain. Normal age wear. Otherwise excellent.

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