Tolaï coin called Tabu , tribal art, oceanic art, primitive art, Papua New Guinea

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Tolaï coin called Tabu , tribal art, oceanic art, primitive art, Papua New Guinea

Name: Tolaï coin called Tabu , tribal art, oceanic art, primitive art, Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: GHEGV9T8PD
Price: 2500 EUR
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2.500 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 22700, louannec, France

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Rare and impressive Tolaï coin known as "Tabu" or "Tambu" still used today and with a strong symbolic charge on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea . This type of coin, entirely made up of thousands of Nassa shells bound together by wooden splints rolled to form a compact disc, is a compensation coin. Sold with a presentation base. Approx. 66 x 64 cml / €2,500 including base and shipping.

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Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Currencies of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Currencies 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	64
Height (cm)	66
Materials	Shell