Lot 1193
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
Description
Primitive money, Nigeria, round ring Birmingham issue "Manilla" 60mm., issued from end of 15th - mid 20th century, (Opitz p.210-1); Thailand, Tiger tongue money or bar money of the Mekong River, period 14-16th century, in base metal, as unstamped boats 94mm (Le May Pl.IV, No.3); New Guinea, "Ku Ku Ku Ku" money necklace as used in highlands of New Guinea, toal length about one metre, other shell money etc. (7)
Ex Tom Hanley Collection.
- Estimate
- $60
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140