Shell Money

71-32-2.2

From: Micronesia

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 71-32-2.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Micronesia
Section Oceanian
Materials Bivalve Shell | Coconut Fiber
Description

Shell currency. Mother-of-pearl shell with coconut fiber handle, attached in three places. Jagged hole. Probably from Yap.

Credit Line Gift of Mildred Douglas, 1971
Other Number ED737C - Museum Education Number

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