Monnaie en coquillage "yar"
Micronésie, Îles Caroline - Îles Yap
Vendu
1 800 €
Provenance
American Private CollectionTaille
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.