40096

Roviana Lagoon Betrothal Gift Money

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 700.00 USD
Roviana Lagoon Betrothal Gift Money
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190.00USD+ buyer's premium (38.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 16 @ 07:31UTC-7 : PDT/MST

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Title: Roviana Lagoon Betrothal Gift Money
Description: Around the Roviana Lagoon, Solomon Islands, foot-long sections of giant clam shell were carved into objects bearing a large disk surmounted by addorsed seated figures separated by two rings. This object, called a zaru, was by custom presented by a girl to her betrothed's father in order to seal the marriage contract. They were also used as money there. This fine example of a zaru is illustrated in Opitz, p. 382, bottom right.
Low Estimate: 300
High Estimate: 700
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