believe it or not, I saw some of these on Ebay not too long ago.

I do not remember where they were being sold from,  tho, I do know it was
not the US.

Interesting question.



> [Original Message]
> From: Linda Bush <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 11/9/2005 6:41:00 PM
> Subject: Thanks and another question
>
> Hi, Everyone!
>
> Thanks for all of the information on Ni'ihau shell lei necklaces.
>
> Now, a while back we discussed the sale/trade of Papustyla pulcherrima,
the Manus Island green tree snail.  I know that as a CITES list species, it
cannot any longer be collected and exported from its home.  However, what
restrictions are there on shells that have been here in the U.S. since
before the listing.  Can they be sold or traded within the U.S. (I think
the concensus was yes)?  Can it be sent as a trading item from the U.S. to
another country?
>
> Thanks,
> Linda
>
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