Special Collections
New Britain, Baining Barkcloth Girdle, with traditional pattern in red, a coiled length (Quiggin pp.134-5). Nearly very fine, rare (£60-80)
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Macdonald Collection of Primitive Currency.
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Plate VI. Worn at initiation ceremonies and dances, barkcloth girdles also represented wealth
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