Wright Collection - World Coins
Lot 1818 SESSION 6 (4.30pm Wednesday) Wright Collection - World Coins
Estimate $150
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SOLD $150
BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS, Santa Cruz, Temotu Province red "Feather Money" or "Tavau" (6cm x 4.5cm), in glass frame. (6 sections)
Before the introduction of currency to the Solomon Islands each province had their own currency forms, the red feather money of Temotu was unique to that region. Normally produced in 15 - 30 foot rolls, it was made from fibre and feathers of the small scarlet coloured "Honey Eater" bird, glued on to a bark strip. It was used by the natives mainly for purchasing brides, compensation and land transactions. Feather money has been in use since ancient times and up until quite recently. These six "flakes" having been removed from a large coil. Three hundred and fifty birds were needed to make one length of the red feather money. With compliments note on the back from F.L.Jones, to a Mr. Bell, Vanikoro 1928.
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