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Antique Kina Shell Papua New Guinea Necklace

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Antique Kina Shell Papua New Guinea Necklace

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Description

A Fine Old Kina Shell necklace , a crescent-shaped cut and polished clam shells of the yellow-lipped clam. They are worn by the men in the highlands of New Guinea as ornaments for the neck or chest and even to this day used as a means of payment of a brides price. The Necklace measures 7.5 x 3 inches, not counting the woven grass cord for wearing. Provenance: The Evan Maurer collection, noted historian and author, CA, USA.

Condition

Good, well handled

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Antique Kina Shell Papua New Guinea Necklace

Name: Antique Kina Shell Papua New Guinea Necklace
SKU: 121596338
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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