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Nassa Shell Currency, Acquired 1973

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Nassa Shell Currency, Acquired 1973
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120.00USD+ buyer's premium (24.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 16 @ 07:31UTC-7 : PDT/MST

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Title: Nassa Shell Currency, Acquired 1973
Description: Nassa shells were broken, threaded on a cord, and attached to a backing, in this case, bark. Nassa shell money was an important element in bride price in Papua New Guinea. Well circulated with some loss of shells.
Low Estimate: 250
High Estimate: 500
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Pedigree/Collection: Purchased from the natives in Papua New Guinea by Mr. Opitz when there in 1973.