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Money Pot, mid 20th Century
John Paul (Palauan); Koror Island, Palau, Micronesia
Wood;  9 1/4…
Money Pot
Money Pot, mid 20th Century
John Paul (Palauan); Koror Island, Palau, Micronesia
Wood;  9 1/4…
Money Pot, mid 20th Century John Paul (Palauan); Koror Island, Palau, Micronesia Wood; 9 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. 2019.17.17a,b Gift of Frieda O. Wray from the Estate of Dr. & Mrs. Douglas and Carolyn Osborne

Money Pot

ClassificationsContainers
Artist John Paul
Datemid 20th Century
Made AtPalau
Collection SitePalau
MediumWood
Dimensions9 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (23.5 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frieda O. Wray from the Estate of Dr. & Mrs. Douglas and Carolyn Osborne
Object number2019.17.17a,b
DescriptionA traditional Palauan money pot carved by master carver John Paul in 1969. For many years, money pots were used to store bead money and were found in every household. These common objects became mostly outdated once Palau transitioned over to the US dollar economy. Carvers continue to handcraft these intricate vessels with ornate designs for the purpose of trade. According to the donor, John Paul was “fine carver and designer” who regularly brought items of trade. For some time Paul was hospitalized for tuberculosis and his apprentice, Jimmy Mtoched, began to bring carved creations designed or started by Paul.
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