"Tolaï Ceremonial Currency, Tabu, Papua New Guinea, Primitive Arts, Oceanic Art"
Tolaï currency, also known as "Tabu" or "Tambu," is still in use today and has a strong symbolic value. This type of currency, composed entirely of thousands of Nassarius shells linked together by wooden splints rolled up to form a compact disc, is a compensation currency. Sold with a presentation base. Approx. 34 x 36 cm / €750 including base and shipping.