Noonans
Auction 165 4-5 Dec 2019
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World Coins from Various Properties
New Guinea, Conus shell necklace, beads of shell held by fibre along the edge, approx. 60cm including fixing (Opitz p.22); Kina shell money, approx. 145mm (Opitz p.41); necklaces and bracelets (14) made from, or in combination of, bone, teeth, seeds, beads, coconut shell, shells, turtle shell and coral; together with Boar Tusk bangle (?); loose cowry shells (Monetaria annulus), etc [Lot]. Varied state, some strung with fibre, others nylon, various lengths; viewing strongly recommended
£100-£150
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Melawea village on the Sepik river, amongst others, used this as money
New Guinea, Conus shell necklace, beads of shell held by fibre along the edge, approx. 60cm including fixing (Opitz p.22); Kina shell money, approx. 145mm (Opitz p.41); necklaces and bracelets (14) made from, or in combination of, bone, teeth, seeds, beads, coconut shell, shells, turtle shell and coral; together with Boar Tusk bangle (?); loose cowry shells (Monetaria annulus), etc [Lot]. Varied state, some strung with fibre, others nylon, various lengths; viewing strongly recommended
£100-£150
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Melawea village on the Sepik river, amongst others, used this as money