Uncommonly excuisite Yua shell currency stick from the Lumi area of the Torricelli Mountains of New Guinea. Brought forth for bride price payments, death compensations and other exchanges and these rings are the main form of currency. Most often the rings are given in large groups, often displayed in a pile on a black palm spathe laying on the ground. But sometimes the owner takes the time to string these rings together on a sisal woven central stick for support. Beautiful crocodile head and amazing weaving down the spine. Old shell rings with wonderful patina. Comes with stand and makes for a most characteristic display piece