Nuts are strung on a ribbon and ribbon ties to close around neck.

16" necklace tied.

Kukui nut leis are standard adornments at many traditional Hawaiian events.

The nuts are typically sanded, buffed and polished into dark brown, black or white finishes.

The nuts can be laced together by themselves or interlaced with shells and worn as a lei or bracelet.

In the past, people have used kukui nuts as prayer tokens in order to capture one's spiritual energy.

Hula dancers, kahunas or priests and aili'i or royalty often wore them.

Couples also exchanged kukui nut bracelets during marriage ceremonies.