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Papua New Guinea Snail Shell Money Necklace

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Papua New Guinea Snail Shell Money Necklace

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Description

A fine, complete Papua New Guinea money necklace, possibly Sepik River Tribe, composed of a a string of white sea-snail shells knotted together on a natural fiber string. 31" long end to end.

Condition

good

Dimensions

31 x 1 x 1 in

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Papua New Guinea Snail Shell Money Necklace

Name: Papua New Guinea Snail Shell Money Necklace
SKU: 65687909
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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