Traditional Kina currency, tribal art, oceanic art, first arts, Papua New Guinea

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Traditional Kina currency, tribal art, oceanic art, first arts, Papua New Guinea

Name: Traditional Kina currency, tribal art, oceanic art, first arts, Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 6LOBPA4FYB
Price: 370 EUR
Availability: InStock

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370 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Traditional Papuan currency called "Kina" with its original cord. This prestigious traditional currency is exhibited and exchanged during important events. The shell (kina: pinctada maxima, pearl oyster) is a traditional currency that gave its name to the current Papuan currency. Field photos by Michel Duthen. Sold with a base. Approx. 42 x 22 cm as displayed, 370€ base and shipping included.

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Currencies of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Currencies 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	22
Height (cm)	42