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Tevau, also called "feather money". It consisted of a strip of plant fiber about 7 cm. wide and 10 m. long, wheel-shaped threaded on two rings of tree bark, being woven on one side with rows of tiny red feathers superimposed, of a honey-eating bird called Cardinal Myzomela. Its manufacture was very complex and was passed down from father to son, since its magical components were not within the reach of everyone. These feather rolls were used as money for ritual payments, such as the marriage ceremony, and to acquire high-value goods. They were carefully stored in dry and warm places to preserve their flexibility and color. Despite the massive influx of Australian coins and banknotes since World War II, this form of money continued to be used for traditional payments until at least the 1950s. In 1975, the existing tevau were declared cultural heritage, prohibiting the government from exporting them outside the islands. 19th-20th century. Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands, Oceania). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.

Tevau, also called "feather money". It consisted of a strip of plant fiber about 7 cm. wide and 10 m. long, wheel-shaped threaded on two rings of tree bark, being woven on one side with rows of tiny red feathers superimposed, of a honey-eating bird called Cardinal Myzomela. Its manufacture was very complex and was passed down from father to son, since its magical components were not within the reach of everyone. These feather rolls were used as money for ritual payments, such as the marriage ceremony, and to acquire high-value goods. They were carefully stored in dry and warm places to preserve their flexibility and color. Despite the massive influx of Australian coins and banknotes since World War II, this form of money continued to be used for traditional payments until at least the 1950s. In 1975, the existing tevau were declared cultural heritage, prohibiting the government from exporting them outside the islands. 19th-20th century. Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands, Oceania). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.
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Tevau, also called "feather money". It consisted of a strip of plant fiber about 7 cm. wide and 10 m. long, wheel-shaped threaded on two rings of tree bark, being woven on one side with rows of tiny red feathers superimposed, of a honey-eating bird called Cardinal Myzomela. Its manufacture was very complex and was passed down from father to son, since its magical components were not within the reach of everyone. These feather rolls were used as money for ritual payments, such as the marriage ceremony, and to acquire high-value goods. They were carefully stored in dry and warm places to preserve their flexibility and color. Despite the massive influx of Australian coins and banknotes since World War II, this form of money continued to be used for traditional payments until at least the 1950s. In 1975, the existing tevau were declared cultural heritage, prohibiting the government from exporting them outside the islands. 19th-20th century. Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands, Oceania). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.
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National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.
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39.0 x 19.8 cm | 15.4 x 7.8 in (300 dpi)
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