The term MANILHA (Manille) derives from the Portuguese and is composed of maho = hand and anhilo = ring. But it only could be found in dealings between European and local inhabitants. There were dozens kinds of Manilles, which were differentiated by the locals according to size, form and ornamentation. Whereas not everything that looked like a Manille was accepted. For instance the British tried to import Manilles made out of cast iron. But because they did not sound if pounded, they were rejected by the locals.
There are differing opinions between experts as to which Manilles are to be called “real” money manilles or jewellery.
This example may have been worn as jewellery. |
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