Set consisting of three Kanak exchange or currency spears, made...
Set consisting of three Kanak exchange or currency spears, made of wood and plant fibers. They consist of a long, slender, single-piece shaft, to the center of which is attached a coin composed of threads woven and wound from fibers and bat (flying fox) hair—a fine example of basketry, New Caledonia, 19th century, L. 257 cm, L. 240 cm, and L. 227 cm. Patina from use.
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Set consisting of three Kanak exchange or currency spears, made of wood and plant fibers. They consist of a long, slender, single-piece shaft, to the center of which is attached a coin composed of threads woven and wound from fibers and bat (flying fox) hair—a fine example of basketry, New Caledonia, 19th century, L. 257 cm, L. 240 cm, and L. 227 cm. Patina from use.
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