Hawaiian Opihi Shell Jewelry By Earl Daniels

Year:

Medium:

Jewelry

Size - (USA):

3 W x 2.5 H x 0 D (inches)

Size - (metric):

7.6 W x 6.3 H x 0.0 D (centimeters)

Theme:

Undecided

Edition:

Original

Artwork ID:

399911

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Artwork Info Sheet (PDF)

Artwork Description:   The Hawaiian Opihi shell is a limpet that lives on the ruff shores of Hawaii. The Hawaiians collect them for all kinds of special occasions. The are a good source of protein and were once used a money. They are very tasty. Many lives have been lost while collecting these shells. To look at them when they are picked you couldn't Imagen how beautiful they are after sanding and polishing. This Opihi shell is on a gold plated collar and is approximately 3L ans 21/2W. FREE SHIPPING!! USA ONLY