PAPUA NEW GUINEA: mis shell money, Opitz p.223, SET of 4 types of mis money (lolot, pabang, kuwas, sili-uro) from Lihir Island near New Ireland, each about 76mm in length and made from a purposeful assortment of colorful shell beads, traditionally used to purchase pigs as well as brides, secured on display tablet, EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Estimate: USD 40 - 60
Price realized | 190 USD |
Starting price | 35 USD |
Estimate | 40 USD |