
Early Shell Currency
Early Shell Currency unveils the often-overlooked world of shell currency, examining its pivotal role in shaping indigenous economies and social structures.
Moving beyond conventional notions of money centered on metals, the book illuminates how shells facilitated trade, influenced social status, and were intrinsically tied to cultural practices.
Intriguingly, shells weren''t just primitive money;...
Early Shell Currency unveils the often-overlooked world of shell currency, examining its pivotal role in shaping indigenous economies and social structures.
Moving beyond conventional notions of money centered on metals, the book illuminates how shells facilitated trade, influenced social status, and were intrinsically tied to cultural practices.
Intriguingly, shells weren''t just primitive money;...
