Currency

P1744

From: Caroline Islands | Yap

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1744
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Caroline Islands | Yap
Section Oceanian
Materials Stone
Description

Flat stone disc with a hole in the middle. Such stones, which vary in size from a few inches to many feet in diameter, were used on the island of Yap as currency and exchange valuables.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1904

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