ILES YAP, ILES CAROLINE

Details

MONNAIE EN COQUILLAGE, YAR
CAROLINE ISLANDS SHELL CURRENCY, YAR
Iles Yap, Iles Caroline
Longueur: 42 cm. (16¾ in.)

Literature

Heerman, I., Südseeoasen, Leben und Überleben im Westpazifik, Stuttgart, 2009, fig.55

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Brought to you by

Charles-Wesley Hourde

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

chourde@christies. com +33 (0)1 40 76 83 86

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

Monnaie constituée de la coquille sculptée en pointe d'une grande huitre perlière dont l'extrémité est ligaturée par de la fibre de noix de coco. Elle pouvait constituer une dot, être offerte lors de cérémonies ou pour se faire pardonner une faute. La finesse du tressage des cordelettes attestent du grand âge de cette monnaie.

More from Art Océanien : Objets de Curiosité provenant de la collection Daniel Blau

View All