Red Feathers Were More Valuable Than Gold in Ancient Hawaii

From the gold coins of the Roman Empire to the jade treasures of ancient China, every culture has its emblem of wealth and status.
From the gold coins of the Roman Empire to the jade treasures of ancient China, every culture has its emblem of wealth and status. 

The luxury of feathers

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