Model

Canoe

18162B

From: Niue

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 18162B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Niue
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

Wooden canoe, separated into multiple parts. Held together with plant fibre cords. Shells are hung on a seprate plant fibre cord that runs around the boat. Upper part is carved with line designs, lower part is undecorated. Multiple loose wood fragments and shell fragments.

Height 6 cm
Length 76 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1891

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