Coins and Historical Medals

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
£70-£100

Melawea village on the Sepik river, amongst others, used this as money