• Papua New Guinea

• Tridacna Shell

• Early 20th century

• Diameter: 4 in. / 10 cm

• Height on Custom Display Stand: 15.5 in. / 39 cm

• Mounted on a nickel-painted steel and walnut wood base

Shaped from giant clam shells with only bamboo and sand, these hard marble-like rings have an exquisite, luxurious quality. These rings were, and to some extent still are, valued and used as currency. The notching represents the hornbill which has spiritual significance relating to fertility. Some repairs

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