MIXED LOTS. Asia, Africa, Pacific Rim and the Americas. Worldwide Panorama of Trade Beads, Shells and Stone Tools, ND.Opitz-38/68. Approximately 56 pieces in lot. A vast and varied selection of beads, shells and stone tools primarily from the Pacific rim and the Americas. Pieces of note included are a Solomon Islands string pendent of eighteen strands of beads approximately 10 in long each, numerous individual pieces and small strands of Wampum, a strand of Admiralty Islands beads (approximately 136 in), a leather loin type cloth with buttons and nineteen (19) rows of wampum around the outside (approximately 13 x 17.5 in), a finely woven cloth with 10 columns of wampum style beads attached supposedly from Formosa (approximately 13 x 11.5 in) and several stone implements from North America. As well as other colorful and interesting beads and shells. Some show signs of use including chips, cracks, are broken and/or have other defects. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. A number of pieces are from old Hans M.F. Schulman auctions with undated auction flips. <em>Due to the nature and size of this lot, additional shipping charges will apply. We encourage interested bidders to contact us for more information.</em> <strong>SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS</strong>.
