Description
This replica 19th century shell coinage was made by hand, using water, sand and bamboo. These coins were originally used as currency for trading or the payment of dowries (bridal price) in Papua/New Guinea. The notches visible on the top represent the bite of the Calao, totemic bird of Abdelam, East Sepik, New Guinea. This piece is a great and elegant decoration to use in a display such as a bookshelf or a console table.
Material: clam shell.
Origin: Boiken, Papua/New Guinea.
Dimensions
Height: 25cm
Diameter: 18cm
Depth: 7.5cm
Shipping & Delivery
Standard delivery costs for UK Mainland is £6.95 and will arrive within 2-3 working days.
Highlands standard delivery costs £7.95. Scottish Islands standard delivery costs £14.95.
The above costs cover items up to 20 kilos.
We are not able to deliver on bank holidays. We cannot accept responsibility for late deliveries due to unforeseen circumstances outside of our control.
Highlands standard delivery costs £7.95. Scottish Islands standard delivery costs £14.95.
The above costs cover items up to 20 kilos.
We are not able to deliver on bank holidays. We cannot accept responsibility for late deliveries due to unforeseen circumstances outside of our control.
