Papua New Guinea Conus Clam Shell Iatmul Currency Necklace
$470.00
This is a wonderful old Conus and Tridacna Clam Shell Money Currency Strand on Bush Fiber and Twine from the Iatmul people of the Middle Region of Papua New Guinea. The number of valuable shells a ‘big man’ can call into play during an exchange gains him increased status and prestige. These shells are also an important form of currency featuring in bride price ceremonies where the suitor can visually display his wealth in order to attract a bride and convince her family of his worth. Exchanges follow complex rituals and are fundamental to economic and social life as they make possible the acquisition of materials, and even wives, from outside their clan's immediate region. A wonderful and unique item for your collection or your home.
Late 20th-Century
COMES ON STAND
8" Bush Twine
4" long shells
9" around bottom Shell
5" around other shells
AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA.
Payments
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Shipping from United States
All items sent will need to have purchased with insurance by the buyer at there own expense or may inquire about a shipping upgrade. We are not responsible for lost shipments in the U.S. or international unless we have agreed on registered mail, we at World of Bacara are not responsible for lost shipments. We reserve the right to decline a sale to Hawaii and Alaska due to shipping charges and Etsy not allowing us to change settings for U.S. Shipping.
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A 15% RESTOCKING FEE ON RETURNS No exceptions!
Sorry the shipping charges both ways are not refundable.
Returns are welcome after 3 days, please contact me upon arrival of package, and shipped within 7 days. They must be returned in the same condition that they were purchased in. Shipping is the responsibility of you the buyer. A full refund will be given when the arrives in the same condition as purchased. All orders will not be refunded if lost, unless the buyer has purchased a signature and or insurance.
Additional
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A 20% RESTOCKING FEE ON RETURNS