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Lot #324 - A Giant Clamshell Ring, "Yua"

  • Auction House:
    Theodore Bruce
  • Sale Name:
    Fine Aboriginal & Oceanic Arts
  • Sale Date:
    10 Sep 2017 ~ 11am
  • Lot #:
    324
  • Lot Description:
    A Giant Clamshell Ring, "Yua"
    a very large YUA, with perfect circular centre, decorated with fine and carefully graded nassa shells, woven onto a fibre band. These are used as currency and are very valuable; particularly important in bride price transactions. Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik Region, PNG
    Dia 27 cm
  • Estimate:
    A$700 - 900
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Tribal

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