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Shell money "yar", Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Yap, Size: H: 28,5 cm (H: 11.2 inch), ID: 3049178
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Lot 24
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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.

Oceania

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