Moka Kina Plaque from Papua New Guinea

A large & fine Moka Kina plaque, Western Highlands,Papua New…
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A large & fine Moka Kina plaque, Western Highlands,Papua New Guinea, Moka Kina are a type of important traditional shell wealth consisting of a large gold lipped Kina shell embedded in resin on a wood base. They were used in bridal payments, funeral and wealth exchanges among clans. See the field photo of examples of how they were used. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 56 x 50 cm

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