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Lot 53
  • 53

Monnaie d'échange, Tolaï, péninsule de la Gazelle, Nouvelle-Bretagne

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Tolaï
  • Monnaie d'échange
  • vegetal fiber and shell (non-undanger)
  • diam. 86 cm
  • 33 7/8 in

Provenance

Collection privée, Cairns, Australie
Collection privée

Condition

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Le catalogue de l'exposition Melanesien, Schwarze Inseln der Südsee (Cologne, Rautenstrauch Joest Museums für Volkerkunde, 1971-1972) reproduit la seule photographie in situ connue, illustrant la présentation des grandes monnaies d'échange Tolaï en coquillages nassa - extrêmement rares et saisissantes par leur beauté épurée.