Papua Guinea Nassa Shell Currency Kabrum Valley Morobe Provinece
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:59209205 | Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania |
| Material: Shell Fiber | Color: Multi-Color |
| Original/Reproduction: Original |
This a Fabulous and Rare Currency Payment from the Kabrum Valley Morobe Province, in Papua New Guinea. This graphic Nassa shell "Poli" is a coveted form of bride price. The Nassa shells are attached and sewn onto a palm fiber, which is a leaf fiber (hard fiber) obtained from the leaves of the dwarf palm and is then is backed with beaten bark cloth. This is an extraordinary piece of Papua New Guinea art and would compliment your collection or home.
Mid-20th century
COMES O...N A STAND
Shows age, but in good condition. This Bride Price is very Rare and is Museum Quality
29.5 Inches Tall
34 Inches Tall on Stand
22.5 Inches Wide
AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. #72 J2018
Mid-20th century
COMES O...N A STAND
Shows age, but in good condition. This Bride Price is very Rare and is Museum Quality
29.5 Inches Tall
34 Inches Tall on Stand
22.5 Inches Wide
AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. #72 J2018
