Ingredients: natural shells Production method: handmade Condition: very good Dimensions: 90 cm Color: white Marking: none Country: USA Period: 1970-1990 Market value: 20-40 EUR
This multi-strand necklace is made of natural white shell beads – likely Heishi or “puka” type beads, which were widely used in both Hawaiian and South Asian/Pacific Islander jewelry. The uneven, irregular beads with natural brown inclusions are authentic sea shells. The large central clasp “bead” – most likely a “cowrie” or other sea shell, is often used as a decorative element or as a clasp detail.
