Two Heavy Old Shell Wealth Rings, Nissan Island, PNG, 19th Century or earlier + A German Colonial Era Porcelain Ring [3]

Lot #177 - Two Heavy Old Shell Wealth Rings, Nissan Island, PNG, 19th Century or earlier + A German Colonial Era Porcelain Ring [3]

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art - Part III
Sale Date:

22 Sep 2019 ~ 4pm (AEST)
Lot #:

177
Lot Description:

Two Heavy Old Shell Wealth Rings, Nissan Island, PNG, 19th Century or earlier + A German Colonial Era Porcelain Ring [3]
Dia 8-9 cm
Provenance:

Dr Hokenbrink Collection, collected c.1950s
Notes:

Porcelain rings were brought to PNG & The Solomon Islands as trade goods, mimicking the important wealth rings highly valued by the indigenous groups
Estimate:

A$400 - 600
Realised Price:

*****

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Category:

Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.