Money

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/35

Half of an opalescent clam shell, with a hole drilled through near the base. A length of twisted fibre is strung through.


  • Type of Item money
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material clam shell, coconut fibre
  • Measurements height 28.4 cm, width 14.8 cm, depth 1.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire

  • Made in Woleai

  • Collection Date during 1976
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0035