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Circular stone money with hole in center (rai kofaful) - is held by +
Circular stone money with hole in center (rai kofaful) - is held by +
Object Number 48-51-70/2961
Display Title Circular stone money with hole in center (rai kofaful) - is held by +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Rai kofaful
Inventory Description Currency?, ground stone, oval disk, perforated at center
Classification
  • Currency
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Yap Islands
Additional Geographic Terms Caroline Islands
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 14.3 x 1.6 cm (7 1/16 x 5 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-51-70/2961

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