The George Brown Collection at Minpaku
An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
Feather money from Santa Cruz/The Reef Islands
Feathers of small honey-eating birds (hummingbirds) called Myzomela Cardinalia are pasted on 3 to 5 cm wide bark strips to create feather money, used mostly for payment of bride price.
| Collection Number | H0137942 |
|---|---|
| Artefact | Feather currency |
| Location | Santa Cruz/The Reef Islands |
| Materials | Bark, Feathers, Plant fibre, Shells |
| Dimensions/Weight | H: 4.9 cm / W: 38.4 cm / D: 38.5 cm / Wght: 1645.0 g |