Red Feather Currency ‘Tevau’

A Rare Double Roll of Pacific Solomon Islands

Santa Cruz, Solomon Islands

19th century

Plant fibre, bark strips, red bird feathers, small shells, glass beads

45 cm (h) x 80 cm (w) x 6,5 cm (d)

Height with stand: 61 cm

Provenance: Acquired directly in 1983 on Temotu Island from Joseph Olu, a local Elder / Chief, whose family had owned the ‘tevau’ for generations

Private collection

Object Presented by:
Finch & Co
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