A Massim Banana Currency Printing Board - bf337

Category: Other Objects

Gameta Village, Kiriwina Island, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

An old Massim money board. Used for printing designs on grass skirts and traditional bananna currency known as “doba”. Carved in elongated oval form with abstract linear motif incised on the front which still has traces of lime infill. Smooth old handling patina; minor loss evident on some of the outer edge. In excellent condition.

Length: 57 cm or 22.5 inches
Price: $600.00 AUD




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