4102

Flying Fox Teeth

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
SOLD
200.00USD+ buyer's premium (40.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 15 @ 16:54UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Lot: 4102
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Title: Flying Fox Teeth
Description: Solomon Islands, Malaita Island, flying fox teeth necklace strung on bush string; length 18 inches, with over 250 flying fox teeth attached. Excellent condition, with tag. Flying fox teeth were used as money in the Solomon Islands; see Opitz, p. 146.
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 1000
Pedigree Collection: Ex Mr. J. Williamson; collected 1926 in Malaita Island.