The Money Cowry (Cypracea Moneta, L. ) As a Sacred Object Among North American Indians

Published by Manchester Philosophical Society, Manchester, 1916

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12mo in wraps, string binding, clean pages, original blue covers, slight wear else VG+++. From "Memoirs of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society." The author discuss world-wide use of the cowry shell as ornament/money, but focuses particularily on the Objibway and Menomine groups of the Algonquin speakers and their use of the species. Scarce. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall.

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Title
The Money Cowry (Cypracea Moneta, L. ) As a Sacred Object Among North American Indians
Author
Jackson, J. Wilfrid
Publisher
Manchester Philosophical Society, Manchester
Publication year
1916
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Softcover

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