OLD TASMANIAN ABORIGINAL MAIREENER SHELL NECKLACES RARE Start Price AUD 749.00 Current Price AUD 810.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price AUD 849.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 01, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Melbourne, VIC See more about 'OLD TASMANIAN ABORIGINAL MAIREENER SHELL NECKLACES RARE' Description chumbawamba-baby Store RARE AND HISTORIC ABORIGINAL MAIREENER                       SHELL NECKLACE'S              STRUNG ON VINTAGE COTTON. On offer are a pair of vintage Tasmanian Aboriginal shell necklace's that are in very nice condition. The longer necklace is made from stunning iridescent cobalt blue shells with gorgeous neon flashes of turquoise, purple and green throughout. Full length (as pictured) is a generous 84.5cm with 6-9mm shells and only a few have chips/damage. Total length would be approx 169cm or  66.5 inches.The smaller necklace is made from yellow shells with neon flashes of pink, blue and green and is 27.5cm in length (as pictured) with 4-5mm shells. Total length would be approx 54cm or 21.5 inches, keeping in mind that some shells are missing or have gaps between the shells. Both necklace's have spent many decades  in storage and are now on offer so don't miss the chance to add these beauty's to your collection.  Aboriginal maireener shell necklaces represent the culture of the Tasmanian indigenous people and are very sought after throughout the world usually ending up in museums or large private collections.  Will post world wide with free shipping and professional packaging. Don't forget to check out my other vintage items!including a vintage shell art table with more maireener shells throughout. Thanks for looking.                       Preferred payment method is bank deposit or money order.If pay pal is used then the item will be posted registered mail at an additional charge of $2.80 to be certain it arrives safely. Please keep this in mind while making payment or just let us know how you wish to pay at the end of auction so we can add this to the items purchase price. Thankyou. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!