Papua New Guinea Shell Currency Shell Money Stick Lumi Tribe Brides Trading

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Papua New Guinea Shell Currency Shell Money Stick Lumi Tribe Brides Trading :
$437.75

This is a Wonderful Old Shell Money Stick from Papua New Guinea from the Lumi area of the Torricelli Mountains, West Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. The people use small rings cut from the large tridacna clam shell as a form of traditional currency. Brought forth for bride price payments, death compensations and other exchanges and these rings are the main form of currency. Most often the rings are given in large groups, often displayed in a pile on a black palm spathe laying on the ground. But sometimes the owner takes the time to string these rings together around a central stick for support. The length of the money stick and number of shells, represents the wealth and prestige of its owner. The surface of each shell has extensive patina and discoloring from many years of handling. A wonderful addition to your home or your collection.I am offering fabulous items from Southeast Asia, Africa, Philippines, Papua New Guinea and the Middle East that I purchased from a private collection. These items were collected in the field 25 years ago.
SHELL MONEY CURRENCY STICK FROM WEST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEACOMES ON STAND
24\" tallThese shells some age, but overall in good condition
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