40042

Asm]at Salt Packet

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 900.00 USD
Asm]at Salt Packet
SOLD
130.00USD+ (26.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 16 @ 07:31UTC-7 : PDT/MST

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Title: Asm]at Salt Packet
Description: Asmat, Lani Culture area, Western Dani, Highlands of Papua (Irian Jaya), salt packet, trade object used for bride price and barter, 15” x 3-1/2”: the salt is extracted from salty water in the mountains, then wrapped in banana leaves with a small opening left so potential buyers could sample quality; smoky patina, as it was kept near the fire to avoid insect damage.
Low Estimate: 400
High Estimate: 900
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Pedigree/Collection: Ex eBay seller in the Netherlands July 22, 2005, personally collected in the field by them.