Shell and Seed Ornament Collection

A collection of eight shell and seeded ornaments, the main…
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A collection of eight shell and seeded ornaments, the main ornament being a large and fine bride price shell necklace from West New Britain with shell money dangles, plus various others. 40 cm (8)

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