Model Canoe
Physical description
Wooden model of an outrigger canoe with two rectangular shaped plaited woven sails with red designs and a deep, rectangular shaped hull. Attached to the centre is a rectangular shaped deck that supports the sails and the outrigger. The bow and stern are decorated with triangular-like shaped boards with red detailing. The bottom of the canoe is cylindrical shaped with tapered ends that are engraved with a crocodile. The outside of the canoe is decorated with black and red fish, figures and abstracted designs. The outer wall of the deck is detailed with two protruding head-like figures painted red and black. The outrigger is attached with three narrow, cylindrical shaped pieces of wood.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1927
Date Acquired
1927
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 62 cm x 55.6 cm x 99.8 cm
Object Number
C924