Canvas Print : Pacific Currency
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Pacific Currency
Money-cowries of Pacific Islanders
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Media ID 4338837
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10099024
1868 Cowrie Currency Exotic Islanders Money Pacific Shells Cowries
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the rich history and culture of the Pacific Islands into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating image "Pacific Currency" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, these prints showcase the intriguing money-cowries used by Pacific Islanders. Each print is beautifully crafted on high-quality canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the image to life. Elevate the look of any room with this unique and intriguing piece of art that tells a story of the Pacific Islands' fascinating past."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a fascinating collection of Pacific currency in the form of cowries, a historical and exotic form of money once widely used among Pacific Islanders. The image, dated 1868, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of trade and commerce in the Pacific region before the introduction of European currencies. Cowries are large, round, colorful seashells, which were highly valued as a medium of exchange due to their durability, portability, and attractive appearance. They were traded for various goods, including food, tools, and textiles, and were used as a form of payment for labor and services. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of the cowries are on full display in this photograph, each one a testament to the natural beauty of the Pacific Islands and the ingenuity of the people who used them as currency. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the complex and interconnected trade networks that existed in the Pacific region long before European contact. Islanders traded not only with each other but also with visitors from other parts of the world, including China, Europe, and the Americas. The exchange of goods and ideas through trade played a significant role in shaping the cultural and historical landscape of the Pacific Islands, and the use of cowries as currency was an essential part of that story. In conclusion, this photograph print of Pacific currency in the form of cowries is a valuable historical artifact that offers insights into the rich cultural history of trade and commerce in the Pacific region. It is a reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Pacific Islanders and the complex trade networks that connected the Pacific Islands to the rest of the world.
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