Mbakai, Solomon Islands, New Georgia 20th century Bamboo-sawn... Lot 40

Mbakai, Solomon Islands, New Georgia 20th century Bamboo-sawn tridacna gigas fossil stoup Diameter: 10 cm Provenance Zanette private collection French private collection This type of coin was used in a limited geographical area, the stoup ring symbolically sealing the alliance between one clan and another. A sacred object in a circular shape, the fossil's hues range from ecru to honey-orange.