Very Rare Fine Porcelain Currency Rings, 1914, Papua Guinea, PNG
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:30403080 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Originating Region: Papua New Guinea | Provenance: Sepik |
| Era: 1900s | Product Type: Carvings |
Please visit our eBay store andour new website at www.bubbleartefacts.com.auto see more fine oceanic artefacts.2 very old, very rare porcelainrings from the German Colonial time (1914) used as tribal money and trade. Theywere used for trade, used as dowry or to settle conflicts between tribes. Dueto conus shell rings being so valuable during the colonial period the Germansmanufactured porcelain rings in Europe and imported them to New Guinea beforeWW1 for bartering, which would often g...et used for tribal ornaments, and arevery rare and hard to find nowadays. Diameter piece one – 3 cmDiameter piece two – 4 cm** Postage rates vary from state tostate so please place your postal code into the rates table to see Australiapost charges to your area. Where possible I am happy to combine postage if Ican make it cheaper for you. This is not always possible given the sizes andunique packing requirements for each unique piece. Can also insure package ifrequired. Any import duties, customs and taxes are the buyers responsibility**-STANDS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY ITEM –-Pictures make up part of the description -
