Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
means money and Wenga are clam rings. The Yua Wenga currencies were more often found among the tribes
Bone
Set of 2 Yua rings
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A set of 2 Yua Rings in Shell from Papua New Guinea, beautiful decorated with fibres and small
Shell
Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as
Shell
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H 6 in W 6 in D 2 in
Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single Yua Wenga shell currency from Papua New Guinea. Yua (Money) Wenga (Clam Rings) are clamshell
Metal, Iron
Single Yua Wenga from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
means money and Wenga are clam rings. The Yua Wenga currencies were more often found among the tribes
Iron
Assortment of Yua Wenga Clamshells on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assortment of Yua Wenga shell currencies from Papua New Guinea. Yua (Money) Wenga (Clam Rings
Iron, Metal
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H 9.75 in W 7.25 in D 3 in
Pair of Yua Wenga Early 20th Century Clam Shell Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
bamboo. Yua means money and Wenga are clam rings. The Yua Wenga currencies were more often found among
Shell
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H 9.25 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century Displayed on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
means money and Wenga are clam rings. The Yua Wenga currencies were more often found among the tribes
Shell
20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Shell Ring Currency Group Set of 6
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Yua Shell Ring Currency Group
Shell, Natural Fiber
New Guinea Clam Shell Tribal Currency, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
means money and Wenga are clam rings. The Yua Wenga currencies were more often found among the tribes
Shell
Great Pal Yua Money Ring from Papua New Guinea
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Made from the shell of the Giant Mussel (Tridacna gigas). Used by the Abbekam people as money and jewelry. Featuring a small, oval fibre braid with Nassa snails. It is from Papua New...
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm Height on custom display stand: 10.5 in. / ...
Shell
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