The Macdonald Collection of Primitive Currency

Admiralty Islands, Shell Discs, strung into several lengths, joined in centre via larger discs, two ends plaited, two others with seed pods (Quiggin p.159) [Lot]. Very fine (£80-100)

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

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Plate IV. Used as currency and decoration, possibly part of a dance apron