Lot 5715

Sale 78 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes, The Lampard Collection, The James Atkinson Collection

New Guinea, Ndap shell coin of Njaru village, Rossel Island, of the denomination 'Kejem', these coins were made 'before man came to Rossel by the supreme god, Wonajo'. (Armstrong estimates about 74 of this denomination in existence), (cf.Quiggin p.183-6). Rare, very fine together with description of authenticity and provenance.