“Kina”, Shell Pendant

“Kina”, Shell Pendant

$950.00
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21-11-23In New Guinea, “Kina” means “shell” and also means “money.” Today, in the 20th century, shell currency can still be exchanged for paper money.Used As a pendant and also as tribal currency.Radiant traditional red ochre pigment.Mounted on a precision solid bronze stand. Papua New Guinea.Circa 1900.Sizes/Dimensions: Height On Stand: 9.75” Width: 7.50”

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