1969 Fiji 2 Cent coin pendant Fijian Palm fan Iri masei Ai viu Nadi Suva n002019

Description: Fiji 2 Cents {1969-1992} 6S FEATURINGfront: Palm fan back: Young bust rightLettering: ELIZABETH II FIJI In Fiji the leaves of Fiji fan palm were traditionally used as fans, known as Iri masei or Ai viu, that were only used by the chiefs. A light, flexible wood was used to construct a border for the leaves. In Fijian, the term Ai viu refers to both a fan and an umbrella, as the leaves of Fiji fan palm were used for protection from both the sun and the rain. The leaf was held immediately above the head when it was raining in order and the rain rolled off the leaf behind the head. The trunk of this species was occasionally used for ridge-beams. This species was associated with the upper classes and only one or two trees were usually found in a village, as these plants provided enough leaves to meet the material needs of the village chiefs. • quantity 1• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Bronze coin• diameter: 21.1 mm• weight: 3.85 g• comes with a 24" brass ball chain Fiji Island coin pendant necklace jewelry Fijian Palm fan Nadi Suva Coral Coast South Pacific island Polynesian scuba diving UK British Melanesia Viti Levu island Lautoka Nadi Labasa Levuka South Pacific Ocean iTaukei people Denarau Island Mamanuca Islands

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