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Lot 5715 Session 18 (2.30pm Friday) Antiquities
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $120
NEW GUINEA, Ndap shell coin of Njaru village, Rossel Island, of the denomination 'Kejem', these coins were made 'before man came to Rossel by the supreme god, Wonajo'. (Armstrong estimates about 74 of this denomination in existence), (cf.Quiggin p.183-6). Rare, very fine together with description of authenticity and provenance.
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