Zemanek-Münster

Monnaie en coquillage "yar" ·  Micronésie, Îles Caroline - Îles Yap · ID: 3049178

Vendu 1 800 €
Provenance
American Private Collection

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.


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