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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  The Todd Barlin Collection
• Sale Date:
  17 Aug 2015 ~ 6pm
• Lot #:
  71
• Lot Description:
  A Fine Old Massim Ghena Wealth Spatula
  19th Century; in the Louisiade Archipelago there are crescent-shaped wealth spatula made of wood and turtle shell and their primary purpose is to display a form of red shell money currency known as bagi". These wealth objects were given to a widow during elaborate funeral feasting ceremonies and also used for other traditional payments."
  27.5 x 19cm
• Estimate:
  A$1,500 - 2,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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