Everywhere among the peoples of the world we see examples of traditional money. From the wampum of the American Indians used in the past, to the mamulis still being used by villagers for bride price on the Island of Sumba, we have always been fascinated by the relationship between culture and money. Traditional money has always been used for the important events in life such as buying land, bride price, death, the birth of a child, and coming of age. Even when coins or paper money are used for everyday activities, traditional money may be still be used for the most important occasions. This book is the result of more than 26 years of research and the review of 600 books containing ethnographic information on traditional money. It is a fascinating journey through the history of the intermingling of culture and money. The cost of the book is $80.00