Tolaï currency known as Tabu, tribal art, Oceanic art, first arts, Papua New Guinea

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Tolaï currency known as Tabu, tribal art, Oceanic art, first arts, Papua New Guinea

Name: Tolaï currency known as Tabu, tribal art, Oceanic art, first arts, Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: F2JZPEONBD
Price: 750 EUR
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750 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 22700, louannec, France

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Tolaï currency, also known as "Tabu" or "Tambu," is still in use today and has a strong symbolic meaning. This type of currency, composed entirely of thousands of nassa shells bound together by wooden splints rolled to form a compact disc, is a form of compensation. Sold with a presentation stand. Diameter approx. 35 cm / €750 including stand and shipping.

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Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Currencies of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Currencies 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Diameter (cm)	35