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Lot 5716 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 'Tebuda', (Armstrong estimates about 59 of this denomination in existence), (cf.Quiggin p.183-6). Rare, very fine together with description of use, its authenticity and provenance.
One of the most sought after of all primitive moneyr.
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