Lot 1576
Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Primitive money, Melanesia - New Guinea, tufi macrame traditional seashell (necklace) or neck apparel (as a mask) with attachments of two boar tusks, 14 sea shells, two cowrie shells as eyes, beads supporting sea shells and woven fabric to complete the arrangement. Very fine, rare.
Ex Patrick J.O'Rourke Collection.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $170