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A Trobriand Islands board for making money (doba) browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1930: item # 1041002 Please refer to our stock # AC09.1.11mc when inquiring.
michael cichon tribal arts P.O. Box 5919 Bradenton, FL 34281 941.224.0440 Guest Book Sold.....Thank you for your patronage! |
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| On Trobriand, there is a tradition of women making their own money out of fresh, green banana leaves. Husbands give wives these uniquely incised processing boards and after a few hours, a pile of money! This old and well-made, enigmatic object was hand carved from a heavy, tight-grained hardwood. It has acquired a deep, rich, dark brown, shiny patina from long use. Early 20th century. 22"L x 9.50"W. Fine condition with some old checking and losses along the thinner edges. Traces of white lime powder. | |||||||
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