Vintage Cowrie Shell NECKLACE with star ⭐ detail. RARE

RARE Vintage Hawaiian Polynesian style cowrie necklace with gorgeous star detail. Combining cowrie shells & red beads (in necklace), and star made entirely of cowrie shells. -Star portion is approx 4.5 inches wide - Full length of necklace is 18.5 inches from bottom of star to top of neck - All shells & beads are very secure. *It is made by hand!!! As you can see from photo, where the necklace connects to star, it does not match perfectly. However, it is very secure and it allows the star to sit perfectly. Cowrie shells have real historic meaning ... In many cultures, cowrie shells were seen as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. They were often worn as jewelry or used to decorate clothing and other items, and were also given as gifts to signify good fortune and success. In some cultures, cowrie shells were even used as a form of spiritual currency, with people offering them to the gods and goddesses in the hopes of receiving blessings and good luck. Questions? Leave a comment below!