Zemanek-Münster

Shell money "yar" ·  Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Yap · ID: 3049178

sold EUR 1,800
Provenance
American Private Collection
Size
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.


The object Shell money “yar” with the object ID 3049178 was part of the auction Online Auction on September 27, 2023. The object with the lot number 24 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,800 with an asking price of EUR 800.

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