Lot comprising three Kanak exchange or currency spears, wood and plant fibres. They consist of a long, fine monoxylous shaft at the centre of which is attached a currency composed of threads woven and wrapped from fibres and hair of bat (flying fox), fine basketry work, New Caledonia, 19th century, L. 257 cm, L. 240 cm and L. 227 cm. Patina from use.
- Period: 19th century
- Materials: wood, plant fibres
- Dimensions: L. 257 cm, L. 240 cm and L. 227 cm
- Estimate: EUR 1,500 – 2,000
- Starting bid: EUR 1,500
- Auction house: Prunier
- Sale: Transforming Matter · 2026-11-08
- Lot: 30
- Collectip: UNDERVALUED ↓
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Lot comprising three Kanak exchange or currency spears, wood and plant fibres. They consist of a long, fine monoxylous shaft at the centre of which is attached a currency composed of threads woven and wrapped from fibres and hair of bat (flying fox), fine basketry work, New Caledonia, 19th century, L. 257 cm, L. 240 cm and L. 227 cm. Patina from use.
- Period: 19th century
- Materials: wood, plant fibres
- Dimensions: L. 257 cm, L. 240 cm and L. 227 cm
- Estimate: EUR 1,500 – 2,000
- Starting bid: EUR 1,500
- Auction house: Prunier
- Sale: Transforming Matter · 2026-11-08
- Lot: 30
- Collectip: UNDERVALUED ↓
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