Oceanic Art - Kula trade shell necklace, Trobriand Islands

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Oceanic Art - Kula trade shell necklace, Trobriand Islands


An unusual shell necklace used in the kula trade ring of the Trobriand Islands. Composed of sponylus shell disks, clam shells and seed pods, it measures 18" tall as mounted on the base. Early to mid-20th century.  #5824  SOLD
 

Oceanic Art - Kula trade shell necklace, Trobriand Islands, left

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