PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Lihir Island, mis shell money, Opitz p.233, SET of 4 types of mis money (lolot, pabang, kuwas, sili-uro) from Lihir Island near New Ireland, each ca. 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: $75-100