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A giant clamshell ring 'Yua', Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
9-Mar-2020
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Description:
A giant clamshell ring 'Yua', Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea, used as the most important part of bride price by the Abelam & Boiken people, the size & colour are important in quality, often buried to protect from attacking enemies, diameter 23 cm
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Category:
Tribal: New Guinean