Shell ring "erenge" or "bakiha"
Solomon Islands, Rubiana Lagoon
not available anymore
Provenance
Stanley Gordon Moriarty (1906-1978), AustraliaMark Eglinton, New York, USA
Size
D: 12,5 cm (outside)/7,4 cm (central opening)
D: 4.9 inch (outside)/2.9 inch (central opening)
Description
inscribed: “Solomon Is Native Clam Shell Currency. Made From The Giant Clam Shell. Used For Purchase of Wives, Pigs, Canoes, Etc.”- Rubiana Lagoon - M 2057", additionally old collection label: “Moriarty Collection M-2057 1976 02 - Tridacna Shell Ring Rubiana Lagoon Solomon Islands” on reverse, minor missing parts, old age patina, base