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Tolaï Currency, Tabu, Papua New Guinea, Primitive Art, Oceanian Art, 34 X 35 Cm
Tolaï traditional currency known as "Tabu" or "Tambu" is still used today and has a strong symbolic value. This type of currency, entirely made up of thousands of Nassa shells bound together by wooden splints rolled to form a compact disc, is a compensation currency. Collected on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea (Tolaï ethnic group). Sold with a presentation base. Diameter 34-35 cm / 750€ base and shipping included for Europe.
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