New Britain, Diwarra, string of Nassa camelus shells on fibre, approx length 35cm (Quiggin p.150, fig. 55 and pl.10, 1). Very fine £80-100

Provenance: A. Briers Macdonald Collection, DNW Auction 72, 13 December 2006, lot 739.

Worn at initiation ceremonies and dances