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A beautifully mounted set of Toea shell currency pieces from Papua New Guinea. Taken from a word in the Motu …
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A beautifully mounted set of Toea shell currency pieces from Papua New Guinea. Taken from a word in the Motu language for the arm shells long worn by natives in southern Papua New Guinea, generally, only one or maybe two Toea can be cut from the Tronchus snail shell, thus signifying their value. Wonderful pieces from pre-colonial times, each displayed wonderfully on a custom stand. From an old Austrailian collection.
Tallest 4.125"
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- Dimensions
- 1.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 4.12ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Papua New Guinea
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Shell
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Wear and losses are commensurate with age and use, reference photos. Wear and losses are commensurate with age and use, reference photos. less
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