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Object Number
970-29-70/4799
Display Title
Strings of shell discs ("taafuli'ae") - the most valuable and highest denominati
Descriptions
Object Description
Strings of shell discs ("taafuli'ae") - the most valuable and highest denomination monetary unit in North Malaita.
Inventory Description
Beads, ten strands of shell disc beads, multicolored, dyed cotton ties
Classification
- Currency
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Solomon islands
Additional Geographic Terms
Malaita, North; Lau Lagoon
Dimensions
Overall: 62 x 38.5 x 0.5 cm (24 7/16 x 15 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
970-29-70/4799
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