4028

(i)Nassa(/i) Shell Money Pair

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
(i)Nassa(/i) Shell Money Pair
SOLD
200.00USD+ buyer's premium (40.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 15 @ 16:34UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Lot: 4028
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Title: (b)(i)Nassa(/i) Shell Money Pair(/b)
Description: Nassa shells were broken, threaded on a cord, and attached to a backing; both examples here are affixed to bark. Nassa shell money was an important element in bride price in Papua New Guinea.
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 1000
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