Monnaie de coquillages "tambu" ou "tabu"
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Lot: 26
95e Vente aux enchères Tribal ArtMonnaie de coquillages "tambu" ou "tabu"
Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée - Nouvelle Bretagne - Tolai
| Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
|---|---|---|
| D: ca. 30 cm | Cet objet n’est plus disponible. |
snail shells ("nassarius arcularis jonasii"),
The length of the strung shell strands averaged about six feet with approximately 320 shells which were then rolled into large hoops; they served as a means of payment and bride price and represented a symbol of prestige.
