Lot 5192

Sale 53 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes

New Guinea, Ndap shell coin of Rossel Island. This primative coin is of the denomination Diama and was 'made before man came to Rossel by the supreme God Wonajo and given to man'. Rare (Armstrong estimates only 50 of this denomination on rossell) and used for bride price and other purchases. (Quiggin p.183-186). Very fine and cased.

Ex. Spink Noble Sale 37 (lot 2519). One of the most sought after items for the collector of primative moneys.