Aloha Linda,

Ni'ihau is one of the Hawaiian Islands. Traditional Hawaiian culture is
actively promoted there, including the making of shell necklaces. Try
searching the Web for "Ni'ihau".

Andy

Andrew K. Rindsberg
Geological Survey of Alabama

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Linda Bush
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 1:01 PM
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Subject: Value of a shell necklace


Hi, All!

Our club ran an ad in the newpaper to try to get new members, and of course
I'm getting a lot of calls from people who think they have a shell item of
immense value.

So, I offered to ask you about this.  The lady has a vintage shell necklace
from Hawaii, made of "Ni'ihau" shells.  Obviously, I don't know what the
species is.  Is this necklace of any value, other than as a curio?

Thanks,
Linda

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