The Macdonald Collection of Primitive Currency

Gilbert Islands, To-uba (2), Conus Shell Money, decorated with stellate and cruciform patterns, 4.8 and 4.5cm (Quiggin pp.140-1, fig. 53). Pierced and strung together, very fine, very rare (£100-150)

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

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Exhibition:
Spink and Son, ‘Curious Currencies of the World’, London, 1963, catalogue pl.1.

Plate V