Currency

18316

From: Melanesia

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

View All (5) Object Images

Object Number 18316
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Melanesia
Section Oceanian
Materials Shell
Description

String of alternating black and white shell discs strung on plant fiber, tied at both ends. "String of shell discs. Said to be used in place of money."

Length 13.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Robert H. Lamborn, 1894

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.