SOLD: Three Shell Currencies
SOLD: Three Shell Currencies
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Papua New Guinea
Tridacna Shell
Early 20th century
Diameter: 4 in. / 10 cm
Height on Custom Display Stand: 15.5 in. / 39 cm
Mounted on a nickel-painted steel and walnut wood 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. The notching represents the hornbill which has spiritual significance relating to fertility. Some repairs
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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.
Domestic shipping included. International shipping quoted separately.
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