Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Necklace Kina Shell Melpa Tribe Currency Kina Shell

Papua New Guinea Necklace Kina Shell Melpa Tribe Currency Kina Shell
Papua New Guinea Necklace Kina Shell Melpa Tribe Currency Kina Shell
Papua New Guinea Necklace Kina Shell Melpa Tribe Currency Kina Shell
Papua New Guinea Necklace Kina Shell Melpa Tribe Currency Kina Shell

Papua New Guinea Necklace Kina Shell Melpa Tribe Currency Kina Shell
This is a Beautiful Kina Shell Necklace from the Melpa Tribe in the Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea. The kina shell is used as Currency throughout Papua New Guinea. Traded from the coast into the highlands. Kina Shells are used for Brideprice, compensation payments, and displays of wealth. These would be exchanged during festivals. This would be a wonderful addition to your collection or home. COMES ON STAND 8 Inches Tall 10 3/4 Inches Tall on Stand 7.5 Inches Wide 20 Inch Necklace Strap AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "bacara-online" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: White
  • Material: Shell Fiber
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Papua New Guinea Necklace Kina Shell Melpa Tribe Currency Kina Shell