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Solomon Islands, Tanga, Clam Shell Arm Ring, exterior grooved, 8.1cm, 2.8cm deep (Quiggin pp.122-3, fig. 44). Very fine, rare (£150-200)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Macdonald Collection of Primitive Currency.

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Plate VIII. Tanga was regarded as the most important production centre of shell rings in this group of islands and the grooved examples held a high value