Lot #9042 - A Giant Shell Ring, Yua, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Aboriginal & Oceanic Artefacts | September
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Sale Date:07 Sep 2020 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9042
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Lot Description:A Giant Shell Ring, Yua, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea
used as money, especially in brideprice. Fine engraving, highly valued cream-colour, showing shell growth rings.
Dia 24 cm -
Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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