Shell Currency / Pectoral, Papua New Guinea #JW2

Shell Currency / Pectoral, Papua New Guinea #JW2

$325.00

  • Early 20th century

  • Diameter: 3.5 in. / 9 cm

  • Height on Custom Display Stand: 6.25 in. / 46 cm

  • Mounted on a nickel-painted steel base

Shaped from giant clam shells with only bamboo and sand, these hard marble-like rings have an exquisite, luxurious quality. These rings were, and to some extent still are, valued and used as currency.

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SKU: SQ2389316

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