Shell Money / Currency

Shell money pieces of various sizes. In Louis Pierre Ledoux's Diary page 272 (lot 108, box F1) he explains that small shell rings are called "Kieg" and large ones "Aoup". Similar items gifted by Louis

20th century AD. A quantity of Monetaria moneta or money cowrie shells; a traditional native currency. 779 grams total, 17-34mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired on the UK a

Papua New Guinea Abelam People (East Sepik Province) shell ring (yua) fashioned from the marble-like shell of the giant clam, one edge with incisions (kokomo) raised on stand. Overall: 9" H; ring: 6.5

Papua New Guinea Abelam People (East Sepik Province) shell ring (yua) fashioned from the marble-like shell of the giant clam, one edge with incisions (kokomo) painted with clay, raised on stand. Overa

Lot of 33 Shell Money Rings c.2000 BC. Size 0 3/4 - 1 1/4 inches length. Ex Private NYC collection acquired prior to 1990's in the London Market.

Africa, Angas and Afo tribes Iron Shovel Money Currency from the Early 20th Century. Size 27 3/8 inches length, 18 1/2 inches wide. + Mount. Provenance: The estate of Jorge Aguilera New Jersey. USA.

Five Abelam Yua currency rings from Papua new guinea. Includes 4.5"Dx .75" partially fossilized ring, Trochus shell decorated armband 3.75"D, worn 4.25"Dx .25" ring, and two 3"D rings pectoral ornamen

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, North/West Papua New Guinea, Maprik region, near the Torricelli Mountains, Lumi peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fascinating example of a Lumi money stick compose

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A fine collection of a brass currency rings threaded on a leather cord with cowrie shells attached to

Lot of 50 Shell Money Rings c.2000 BC. Size 0 3/4 - 1 1/4 inches length. Ex Private NYC collection acquired prior to 1990's in the London Market.

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.

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Pre-Columbian Mayan Shell Currency, Set of 3. Measurements: Approx. 4 1/4" L x 4" W Each

Lot of 9 Ancient Sumerian Shell Money c.3000 BC. Size 26-10 mm. a nice lot of 9 Ancient Sumerian Shell Money. Old NYC Collection acquired from Israel 1970's.

New East, cir. 3000 B.C., circular shell ring money, I " Dia. (largest)

Papua New Guinea shell currency pendant, ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true ant

Lot of 5 Ancient Sumerian Shell Money c.3000 BC. size 20-25 mm. Great Collection of five Sumerian Shell Money rings, were used as money. small chip on one of them otherwise Perfect condition. Provenan

Measuring approximately 8" X 8", this piece was collected and cataloged by an American expat living and working in New Guinea in the mid-1970s. Decorated conch shells are still in use as "bride price"

Description: An Edward Curtis photogravure from the 1923 copyright photograph. As part of his "The North American Indian" portfolio 1907-1930. Museum specification framed/mattedTitle: Measuring Shell

Extreme rare

WWI - WWII German Austro-Hungarian Banknote Money Currency Paper Lot. Lot of original period WWII era money as shown. All pieces show use and age consistent with old money,

Lot of original period WWII era money as shown. All pieces show use and age consistent with old money.

Vintage Antique German paper Money Currency Collection lot

Papua New Guinea Short Strand of Shell Currency. Shells, fibers. It measures 8 1/4 inches long. Shells are around 1/2 inch. Weight: 10 Grams. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confi