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Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

$1,068.92
£801.23
€900
CA$1,478.16
A$1,609.33
CHF 859.33
MX$19,427.19
NOK 10,803.36
SEK 10,048.38
DKK 6,857.01

About the Item

Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vosselaar, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2023320228832

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