Shell money "yar"
Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Yap
sold
EUR 1,800
Provenance
American Private CollectionSize
H: 28,5 cm
H: 11.2 inch
Description
shell, coconut fiber, wire,
The inhabitants of Yap are known for their stone money “rai”, which is sometimes larger than a man. More common was pearl shell money, which was exchanged for many things and also served as a dowry.