Monnaie en coquillage "yar" · Micronésie, Îles Caroline - Îles Yap · ID: 3049178
Vendu
1 800 €
Provenance
American Private CollectionDescription
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.