Niʻihau Shell Leis

A proud supporter of the talented individuals who carry on this fine folk art, Maui Hands carries one of the largest selection of Ni‘ihau shell leis in Hawai‘i.

Nestled in the flaming sunsets visible across the Kaulakahi channel from the northernmost inhabited Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i, the mysterious island of Ni‘ihau has been privately owned since 1864. Often called the Forbidden Island, Ni‘ihau not only has its own dialect of the Hawaiian language but also has its own unique history and culture. Exquisite lei made from tiny shells gathered on the deserted shores of Ni‘ihau were first brought to the attention of the courts of Europe when Queen Kapi‘olani traveled to London to attend Queen Victoria’s Jubilee in 1887. Today, collectors as well as casual consumers are still able to experience and even own a sampling of this unique aspect of Ni‘ihau culture. (Information courtesy of the Ni‘ihau Cultural Heritage Foundation)

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EXAMPLES: Ni‘ihau Lei, 18-Inch Kahelelani Single Strand

Ni‘ihau Lei, 18-Inch Kahelelani Single Strand

$825.00
EXAMPLES: Ni‘ihau Lei, 18-Inch Kipona Single Strand

Ni‘ihau Lei, 18-Inch Kipona Single Strand

$875.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Heliconia

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Heliconia

$880.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Momi Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Momi Poepoe

$925.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 44-Inch ʻĀlīlea

Ni‘ihau Lei, 44-Inch ʻĀlīlea

$1,600.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Kahelelani ‘Ākala Heliconia

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Kahelelani ‘Ākala Heliconia

$1,750.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 36-Inch Pikake Momi

Ni‘ihau Lei, 36-Inch Pikake Momi

$1,850.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 35-Inch 6-Strand Laiki

Ni‘ihau Lei, 35-Inch 6-Strand Laiki Wedding Lei

$2,125.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 27-Inch Kipona Kui Pololei

Ni‘ihau Lei, 27-Inch Kipona Kui Pololei

$2,250.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Crown Flower

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Crown Flower

$2,375.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19.5-Inch 2-Tie Kipona Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19.5-Inch 2-Tie Kipona Poepoe

$2,690.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 18/20-Inch 2-Strand Kipona Pikake Heliconia

Ni‘ihau Lei, 18/20-Inch 2-Strand Kipona Pikake Heliconia

$2,580.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Kipona Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Kipona Poepoe

$2,700.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 2-Tie Kipona Pikake Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 2-Tie Kipona Pikake Poepoe

$2,750.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Kipona Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Kipona Poepoe

$2,875.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 2-Tie Kipona Pikake Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 2-Tie Kipona Pikake Poepoe

$2,950.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 21-Inch Crown Flower

Ni‘ihau Lei, 21-Inch Crown Flower

$3,125.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 21-Inch Double Kipona Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 21-Inch Double Kipona Poepoe

$3,200.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 18-Inch Double Heliconia

Ni‘ihau Lei, 18-Inch Double Heliconia

$3,500.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 22-Inch Double Heliconia

Ni‘ihau Lei, 22-Inch Double Heliconia

$3,500.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 2-Tie Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 2-Tie Poepoe

$3,750.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Crown Flower

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Crown Flower

$3,750.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 21-Inch 4-Tie Crown Flower

Ni‘ihau Lei, 21-Inch 4-Tie Crown Flower

$3,950.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 2-Tie Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 2-Tie Poepoe

$4,550.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 23-Inch Crown Flower Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 23-Inch Crown Flower

$4,600.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 27-Inch 2-Strand Heliconia With Pōleho

Ni‘ihau Lei, 27-Inch 2-Strand Heliconia With Pōleho

$4,625.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 40-Inch Kipona Pikake Kui Pololei

Ni‘ihau Lei, 40-Inch Kipona Pikake Kui Pololei

$4,800.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 24-Inch Double Heliconia Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 24-Inch Double Heliconia Poepoe

$4,875.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 5-Strand Kahelelani Kui Pololei

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 5-Strand Kahelelani Kui Pololei

$5,600.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe

$5,690.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 5-Strand Kahelelani Kui Pololei Patch Patch

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 5-Strand Kahelelani Kui Pololei Patch Patch

$5,750.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 23-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 23-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe

$5,900.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 5-Strand Kahelelani Kui Pololei Patch Patch

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 5-Strand Kahelelani Kui Pololei Patch Patch

$6,100.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 40/42-Inch 2-Strand Pōleho Kipona

Ni‘ihau Lei, 40/42-Inch 2-Strand Pōleho Kipona

$6,200.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 26/28/30-Inch 3-Strand Kipona Patch Patch

Ni‘ihau Lei, 26/28/30-Inch 3-Strand Kipona Patch Patch

$6,670.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 34-Inch 2-Strand Kipona

Ni‘ihau Lei, 34-Inch 2-Strand Kipona

$6,800.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 26/28-Inch 2-Strand Kipona Deluxe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 26/28-Inch 2-Strand Kipona Deluxe

$9,490.00
Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Double Kipona

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Double Kipona

$3,500.00

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Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe

Ni'ihau Lei, 19-Inch 5-Strand Mauna Loa - PANM1558

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 5-Strand Patch Patch Mauna Loa

Ni'ihau Lei, 25-Inch Kipona Kahele, Laiki, Puka - PANC1097

Ni‘ihau Lei, 25-Inch Kipona Kahele Laiki Puka

Ni'ihau Lei, 20-Inch Heliconia - PANM1497

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Heliconia

Ni'ihau Lei, 19-Inch 4-Strand Crown Flower Mauna Loa - PANM1541

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 4-Strand Crown Flower Mauna Loa

Ni'ihau Lei, 19-Inch Kipona Deluxe - PANM1514

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Kipona Deluxe

Ni'ihau Lei, 18-Inch Kipona Pikake - PANM1500

Ni‘ihau Lei, 18-Inch Kipona Pikake

Ni'ihau Lei, 18-inch Poepoe Kipona - PANM1505

Ni‘ihau Lei, 18-Inch Poepoe Kipona

Ni'ihau Lei, 19-inch Heliconia - PANM1496

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Heliconia

Ni'ihau Lei, 21-Inch 4-Tie Wili Poepoe - PANJ1025

Ni‘ihau Lei, 21-Inch 4-Tie Wili Poepoe

Ni'ihau Lei, 19-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe - PANMN1530

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe

Ni'ihau Lei, 20-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe - PANJ1032

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch 4-Tie Poepoe

Ni'ihau Lei, 19-Inch 4-Tie Crown Flower Poepoe Kipona - PANJ1031

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch 4-Tie Crown Flower Poepoe Kipona

Ni'ihau Lei, 19-Inch Poepoe Kipona - PANM1550

Ni‘ihau Lei, 19-Inch Poepoe Kipona

Ni'ihau Lei, 20-inch 5-Strand Kahelelani ‘ōma‘oma‘o - PAN2070

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch 5-Strand Kahelelani ‘Ōma‘oma‘o

Ni'ihau Lei, 19.5 inch Crown Flower

Ni’ihau Lei, 19.5-Inch Crown Flower

Ni‘ihau Lei, 23-Inch Kipona Deluxe

Ni‘ihau Lei, 23-Inch Kipona Deluxe

Ni'ihau Lei, 25" 4-Strand Laiki Kipona

Ni’ihau Lei, 25″ 4-Strand Laiki Kipona

Ni'ihau Lei, Heleconia. Crafted by master artisan Kaleialoha Roback.

Ni’ihau Lei, Heliconia

Ni'ihau Lei, 18" Light Blue Roselani Kipona. Crafted by master artisan Kaleialoha Roback.

Ni’ihau Lei, 18″ Light Blue Roselani Kipona

Ni’ihau lei, 19″ 4-tie Poepoe with Pikake Momi. Created by master artisan Kanani Puo.

Ni’ihau Lei, 19″ 4-Tie Poepoe With Pikake Momi

Ni'ihau Lei, 21" Pikake Momi, Brown Tip. Crafted by master artisan Mo Katoush.

Ni’ihau Lei, 21″ Pikake Momi, Brown Tip

Ni'ihau Lei, 20" 4-Tie Poepoe with 14K gold-filled clasp. Created by master artisan Maile Kanahele.

Ni’ihau Lei, 20″ 4-Tie Poepoe With 14K Gold-Filled Clasp

Ni'ihau Lei, Heleconia. Crafted by master artisan Kaleialoha Roback.

Ni’ihau Lei, Heliconia

Ni'ihau Lei, 36" 'Ālīlea. Crafted by master artisan Kaleialoha Roback.

Ni’ihau Lei, 36″ ‘Ālīlea

Ni'hau Lei, 19" Coconut Poepoe with 14K gold-filled clasp. Created by master artisan Debbie Kanahele.

Ni’ihau Lei, 19″ Coconut Poepoe With 14K Gold-Filled Clasp

Niihau Lei, 19″ 4-Tie Poepoe with 14K gold-filled clasp. Created by master artisan Mailei Kanahele.

Ni’ihau Lei, 19″ 4-Tie Poepoe With 14K Gold-Filled Clasp

Niʻihau Lei, 24" Kipona Crown Flower. Crafted by master artisan Cory Karleen.

Niʻihau Lei, 24″ Kipona Crown Flower

Niʻihau Lei, 18″ Kipona Crown Flower. Crafted by master artisan Corey Karleen.

Niʻihau Lei, 18″ Kipona Crown Flower

Ni’ihau Lei, 20″ Poepoe. Crafted by master artisan Tutu Outzen.

Ni’ihau Lei, 20″ Poepoe

Ni'ihau Lei, 18" Poepoe. 

Ni’ihau Lei, 18″ Poepoe

Ni'ihau Lei, 17", 19", and 20" 3-Strand Kipona. Crafted by master artisan Kaleialoha Roback.

Ni’ihau Lei, 17″, 19″ & 20″ 3-Strand Kipona

Niʻihau Lei, 30″ & 31″ 2-Strand Poepoe Kipona

Ni’hau Lei, 19.5″ Poepoe with 14K gold-filled clasp. Created by master artisan Uilani Kanahele.

Ni’ihau Lei, 19.5″ Poepoe With 14K Gold-Filled Clasp

Ni'hau Lei, 18" Poepoe with 14K gold-filled clasp. Created by master artisan Uilani Kanahele.

Ni’ihau Lei, 18″ Poepoe With 14K Gold-Filled Clasp

Ni'ihau Lei, 26-Inch 4-Tie Double Heliconia Poepoe - PANM1559

Ni‘ihau Lei, 26-Inch 4-Tie Double Heliconia Poepoe

Ni'ihau Lei, 20-inch Heliconia Deluxe - PANM1526

Ni‘ihau Lei, 20-Inch Heliconia Deluxe

Niihau Niʻihau Collectorʻs Lei museum quality

Niʻihau 2-Strand Poleho and Momi Kipona Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Collectorʻs Lei museum quality

Niʻihau 10-Strand Wahanui Big Mouth Momi Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Crown Flower Kipona Lei

Niʻihau Crown Flower Kipona Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Poepoe Lei

Niʻihau 4-Tie Poepoe Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Poepoe Lei

Niʻihau 4-Tie Poepoe Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Poepoe Lei

Niʻihau 4-Tie Poepoe Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Poepoe Lei

Niʻihau 2-Tie Poepoe Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Poepoe Lei

Niʻihau 3-Tie Wili Poepoe Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Poepoe Lei

Niʻihau Poepoe Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Mauna Loa Lei

Niʻihau 5-Strand Mauna Loa Lei

Ni'ihau Lei, 24" 9-Strand Lāiki Kahelelani. Crafted by master artisan Imi Kanahele.

Ni’ihau Lei, 24″ 9-Strand Lāiki Kahelelani

Niihau Niʻihau Crown Flower Lei

Niʻihau Crown Flower Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Crown Flower Lei

Niʻihau Crown Flower Lei

Niihau Niʻihau ‘Ālīlea Lei

Niʻihau ‘Ālīlea ʻŌnikiniki Lei

Niihau Niʻihau ‘Ālīlea Lei

Niʻihau ‘Ālīlea Keʻokeʻo Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Big Mouth Momi Kipona

Niʻihau Big Mouth Momi Kipona Lei

Niihau Niʻihau Kipona Lei

Niʻihau Kipona Lei

Ni'ihau Lei, 18" Kipona. Crafted by master artisan Kaleialoha.

Ni’ihau Lei, 18″ Kipona

Niʻihau Lei, 16" Kipona. Crafted by master artisan Kaleialoha.

Niʻihau Lei, 16″ Kipona

Ni'ihau Lei, 20" Kipona. Crafted by master artisan Kaleialoha.

Ni’ihau Lei, 20″ Kipona

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