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Wea Wunu Wona Gold Earrings

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Wea Wunu Wona Gold Earrings
SOLD
260.00USD+ buyer's premium (52.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 12 @ 11:01UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Lot: 4087
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Title: Wea Wunu Wona Gold Earrings
Description: A special type of Flores Island gold earrings is called wea wunu wona. They are characterized by a lacy, openwork border, edged with granulation, and with long, hinged, pointed dangles and extended ear attachments. Very impressive, and surely highly prized by the prospective bride's family! This pair is mounted and labeled. See Opitz, pp. 135-37.
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 800
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