Shell Currency / Pectoral, Papua New Guinea #T3W

Shell Currency / Pectoral, Papua New Guinea #T3W

$325.00

  • Early 20th century

  • 4.25 x 3.75 in. / 11 x 9.5 cm

  • Height on Custom Display Stand: 6.75 in. / 17 cm

  • Mounted on a nickel-painted steel base

Shaped from a clam shell 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: SQ1179547

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